I don't assume too much from screen names, either. Although I must admit that names like ~~The_Evil_One~~ predispose me to think badly of the person behind the name. For instance, I did not ever make the Jewish connection with Shoshanna, and when you started talking about your English background, the "Shanna" part just sounded right then, though I had not guessed before. In what little character creation I have done, I lean toward names that are symbolic. I browse through baby name books to know the meanings behind names. I work similarly with last names, trying to get a name that is both meaningful and melodious. For fantastic characters, I think sound has more of an influence. Evil characters have names starting with M or S or harsh sounds. So it is important to me, but I'm generally more concerned with character traits and plot before I start thinking about names. Mr I =)