This is such an interesting list by Mentalfloss on 17 famous literary characters that were almost named something else — from Hermione Granger to Scarlett O’Hara, Detective Holmes to Tiny Tim.
I think my favourite change has to be Nancy Drew, though. Her other names are just too funny.
Which ones do you like best?
The one that seems to make the most difference is Scarlett O’Hara. I can’t imagine her as a Pansy. Although maybe the name would take on different meaning if she had it.