Here's a person named Jessica.

Use Mnemonics to Memorize People's Names

You have to associate something about her looks with her name.

Let's use that bun on her head.

What other word does "Jessica" sound or look like?

"Jess" looks like "chess"

So...instead of a bun on her head, let's imagine a huge chess piece on her head.... 

So what was her name again?

I know - this all sounds silly. But mnemonics really do work. Remember "Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge"?

"Chess-ica"!