If I need a normal name, I tend to trust my instincts and go with the first thing that pops into my head, with maybe a few nicknames or tweaks for the character's personality.
I have a different method for fantasy names. For the novel I'm working on now, a lot of the names came from the asteroid database of my virtual planetarium software. I just scroll through the list, read the names out loud, and pick something that sounds right. If I don't find something there, I pick a Latin word or phrase that reminds me of the character's personality and anagram it until it sounds right. I learned that method from a friend.
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