Talk:pseudonym

Why is a pseudonym fictitious (i.e. not real; invented; contrived)? How is it different from normal personal names, like George? 81.68.255.36 10:29, 23 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Maybe fictitious is the wrong word. I'd say made-up instead. And this is different from personal names, because it is chosen by the person himself, as opposed to the person's parents. --Rising Sun talk? contributions 10:40, 23 March 2010 (UTC)