--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Suppose we pick a name for him, eh?\"…" description: "\"Suppose we pick a name for him, eh?\" Caius Pompeius stepped over and eyed the child. \"He looks a little like my proconsul, Marcus. We could call him Ma..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c71/neil-gaiman-29_children_suppose-we-pick-a-name-for-him-eh-caius_2709221.jpg" --- # Suppose we pick a name for him, eh?" Caius Pompeius… ![“Suppose we pick a name for him, eh?" Caius Pompeius stepped over and eyed the child. "He looks a little like my proconsul, Marcus. We could call him Marcus." Josiah Worthington said, "He looks more like my head gardener, Stebbins. Not that I'm suggesting Stebbins as a name. The man drank like a…” quote by Neil Gaiman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c71/neil-gaiman-29_children_suppose-we-pick-a-name-for-him-eh-caius_2709221.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c71/neil-gaiman-29_children_suppose-we-pick-a-name-for-him-eh-caius_2709221.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c71/neil-gaiman-29_children_suppose-we-pick-a-name-for-him-eh-caius_2709221.jpg) > “Suppose we pick a name for him, eh?" Caius Pompeius stepped over and eyed the child. "He looks a little like my proconsul, Marcus. We could call him Marcus." Josiah Worthington said, "He looks more like my head gardener, Stebbins. Not that I'm suggesting Stebbins as a name. The man drank like a fish." "He looks like my nephew Harry," said Mother Slaughter... "He looks like nobody but himself," said Mrs.Owens, firmly. "He looks like nobody." "Then Nobody it is," said Silas. "Nobody Owens.” [Neil Gaiman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/neil-gaiman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Characters debate naming a child, reflecting on identity and the power of names. **In simple terms:** Names shape identity; characters argue over the child's name. Key Takeaway Consider how names influence self‑perception. Themes identity naming choice individuality authority Mood thoughtful playful Type literary conversational When to use this quote - parenting - character development - creative writing - role‑playing games Key Concepts literature psychology social constructs Questions to Reflect On - What does a name mean to you? - Can a person redefine themselves beyond their given name? 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