In Andy Weir's science fiction novel, The Martian, Hermes was the name of the space ship that transported humans between Earth and Mars. Hermes did not land on either planet, however. It launched from earth's orbit and remained in orbit of Mars while the crew transported to and from the surface in other vehicles.
In Futurama, Hermes Conrad was a bureaucrat and accountant at Planet Express. He loved being a bureaucrat and was often concerned about his grade. He was once a professional limboer. He had a wife named LaBarbara and a son named Dwight. He did not like Dr. Zoidberg.
Hermes was the name of Percy Weasley's owl in the Harry Potter series.
In Kino's Journey, there was a talking motorcycle named Hermes.
69230 Hermes is a S-Type asteroid that crosses the orbits of Venus, Earth and Mars.
Hermes was the Greek God of transitions and boundaries. He was known as the messenger God, and was called Mercury by the Romans. In 2014, 8 boys were named Hermes in the U.S.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Tiberius
In Star Trek, Tiberius was the middle name of James T Kirk, Captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Kirk's middle name came from his paternal grandfather, Tiberius Kirk.
In Harry Potter, Tiberius Ogden was a member of the Wizengamot who resigned in protest when Dolores Umbridge was appointed High Inquisitor of Hogwarts.
In the Mortal Instruments, Tiberius Blackthorn was a shadowhunter. Shadowhunters were humans with angelic blood who battled demons and supernatural beings.
Tiberius is an ancient Roman name, borne by a Roman emperor. In 2015, 85 boys were named Tiberius in the United States.
In Harry Potter, Tiberius Ogden was a member of the Wizengamot who resigned in protest when Dolores Umbridge was appointed High Inquisitor of Hogwarts.
In the Mortal Instruments, Tiberius Blackthorn was a shadowhunter. Shadowhunters were humans with angelic blood who battled demons and supernatural beings.
Tiberius is an ancient Roman name, borne by a Roman emperor. In 2015, 85 boys were named Tiberius in the United States.
Monday, July 20, 2015
Ronan
In Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Ronan the Accuser was a Kree radical. He was part of the Kree military, and he refused to accept the peace treaty between his world and Xandar. He agreed to obtain an orb for Thanos in return for the destruction of Xandar. When he discovered that the orb contained an infinity stone, Ronan broke his deal with Thanos and attempted to destroy Xandar using the stone. He was defeated by the Guardians of the Galaxy.
In Stargate: Atlantis, Ronon Dex was born on the planet Sateda in the Pegasus Galaxy. He was implanted with a tracker and hunted by the wraith for sport. Sheppard's team helped him remove the tracker, and he joined them when he learned that his people had been wiped out by the wraith.
In Harry Potter, Ronan was a centaur that lived in the forbidden forest. He led the centaurs during the Battle of Hogwarts during the Second Wizarding War.
Ronan is a Gaelic name that means "little seal". Ronan entered the top 1,000 names in the U.S. for boys in 2001 and has been steadily climbing ever since. In 2014, it was the 366th most popular name for boys. The name was also given to 9 girls.The alternate spelling Ronon was given to 10 boys.
In Stargate: Atlantis, Ronon Dex was born on the planet Sateda in the Pegasus Galaxy. He was implanted with a tracker and hunted by the wraith for sport. Sheppard's team helped him remove the tracker, and he joined them when he learned that his people had been wiped out by the wraith.
In Harry Potter, Ronan was a centaur that lived in the forbidden forest. He led the centaurs during the Battle of Hogwarts during the Second Wizarding War.
Ronan is a Gaelic name that means "little seal". Ronan entered the top 1,000 names in the U.S. for boys in 2001 and has been steadily climbing ever since. In 2014, it was the 366th most popular name for boys. The name was also given to 9 girls.The alternate spelling Ronon was given to 10 boys.
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Draco
Draco is a circumpolar constellation in the northern sky. It was one of the 48 constellations defined by the astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century. Draco is also the name of a dwarf galaxy. It is a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.
In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy was a student at Hogwarts and a member of Slytherin house. His father, Lucius Malfoy was a Death Eater. Draco and Harry Potter were rivals throughout school.
In the Star Wars: Legacy comic books, Antares Draco was the leader of the Imperial Knights in the Second Imperial Civil War.
In Xena: Warrior Princess, Draco was a former lover of Xena. It was through him that Xena met Gabrielle.
Draco was the name of the dragon in the movie Dragonheart.
Draco is a genus of gliding lizards.
Draco is the latin word for dragon. In 2014, 42 boys were named Draco in the U.S.
In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy was a student at Hogwarts and a member of Slytherin house. His father, Lucius Malfoy was a Death Eater. Draco and Harry Potter were rivals throughout school.
In the Star Wars: Legacy comic books, Antares Draco was the leader of the Imperial Knights in the Second Imperial Civil War.
In Xena: Warrior Princess, Draco was a former lover of Xena. It was through him that Xena met Gabrielle.
Draco was the name of the dragon in the movie Dragonheart.
Draco is a genus of gliding lizards.
Draco is the latin word for dragon. In 2014, 42 boys were named Draco in the U.S.
Friday, June 26, 2015
Bellatrix
In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series of novels, Bellatrix Lestrange is a death eater and cousin of Harry's Godfather, Sirius Black. While at Hogwarts, Bellatrix was a member of Slytherin House. During the First Wizarding War, she used the Cruciatus curse on Aurors Frank and Alice Longbottom. She was sentenced to life in Azkaban prison for this crime. She later escaped from Azkaban and joined Voldemort just prior to the Second Wizarding War. She was killed during the war by Molly Weasley.
Bellatrix is the third brightest star in the constellation Orion.
The name Bellatrix is Latin, and means "female warrior." In 2014, 9 girls were named Bellatrix in the United States.
Although Bellatrix Lestrange isn't the best character to name a child after, it's a much cooler way of getting to Bella if you like that nickname.
Bellatrix is the third brightest star in the constellation Orion.
The name Bellatrix is Latin, and means "female warrior." In 2014, 9 girls were named Bellatrix in the United States.
Although Bellatrix Lestrange isn't the best character to name a child after, it's a much cooler way of getting to Bella if you like that nickname.
Friday, June 12, 2015
Scarlet
Scarlet Witch is a character in the Marvel Universe. Her real name is Wanda Maximoff. She is the twin sister of Pietro Maximoff, also known as Quicksilver. In the Marvel Comics, Scarlet Witch was a part of Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants before joining the Avengers.
Will Scarlet is a character in the television show Once Upon a Time.
Scarlet Sharp was a witch who was reported missing on Potterwatch in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1.
Scarlett Adams was a character in the Power of Five series of novels by Anthony Horowitz. At first, it was believed her power was to predict the weather, but it was later determined that she also had the ability to control it.
Skarlet was a character in the Mortal Kombat video game. She was able to absorb the blood of her prey.
The Scarlet Brethren were a group of nine wizards who wore red robes in the Dragonlance novel, "The Dying Kingdom."
In Naomi Novik's Temeraire series, a Scarlet-Flower was a breed of dragon of Chinese origin. They were red with a yellow crest, and enjoyed fighting.
In the Star Wars franchise, Scarlet was a term used for art that was not approved by Imperial censors.
The name Scarlet is of French origin, and means 'red'. It can be spelled Scarlet or Scarlett. Scarlett was the 30th most popular name for girls in the United States in 2014.
Will Scarlet is a character in the television show Once Upon a Time.
Scarlet Sharp was a witch who was reported missing on Potterwatch in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1.
Scarlett Adams was a character in the Power of Five series of novels by Anthony Horowitz. At first, it was believed her power was to predict the weather, but it was later determined that she also had the ability to control it.
Skarlet was a character in the Mortal Kombat video game. She was able to absorb the blood of her prey.
The Scarlet Brethren were a group of nine wizards who wore red robes in the Dragonlance novel, "The Dying Kingdom."
In Naomi Novik's Temeraire series, a Scarlet-Flower was a breed of dragon of Chinese origin. They were red with a yellow crest, and enjoyed fighting.
In the Star Wars franchise, Scarlet was a term used for art that was not approved by Imperial censors.
The name Scarlet is of French origin, and means 'red'. It can be spelled Scarlet or Scarlett. Scarlett was the 30th most popular name for girls in the United States in 2014.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Falcon
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Falcon is the code name for Sam Wilson. He was a test pilot for the EXO-7 Falcon mechanical wings. He left the military after losing his wingman, Riley. He became friends with Steve Rogers and helped him and Natasha Romanoff defeat the hydra agents taking over S.H.I.E.L.D. In the Marvel comics, Falcon was criminal brainwashed by the Red Skull to attack Captain America. In the comics, he had the ability to communicate telepathically with birds, and had a bird of his own, named Redwing. Captain America managed to shake him of the Red Skull's programming, and Falcon became a member of S.H.I.E.LD. He temporarily took over the identity of Captain America when Steve Rogers briefly stepped down.
In Star Wars, the Millennium Falcon was the name of Han Solo's ship.
In Star Trek: Deep Space 9, Falcon was a holodeck character in a secret agent program used by Dr. Bashir.
In the Resident Evil Franchise, Falcon was a former Army ranger, anti-Umbrella activist, and member of Charlie Team.
The Falmouth Falcons are a Quidditch team in Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling.
The Falcon Clan were a tribe of Elves in the Dragonlance novel, Time of the Dragon.
Falcon is an English word name for a type of bird. In 2014, 18 boys were named Falcon.
In Star Wars, the Millennium Falcon was the name of Han Solo's ship.
In Star Trek: Deep Space 9, Falcon was a holodeck character in a secret agent program used by Dr. Bashir.
In the Resident Evil Franchise, Falcon was a former Army ranger, anti-Umbrella activist, and member of Charlie Team.
The Falmouth Falcons are a Quidditch team in Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling.
The Falcon Clan were a tribe of Elves in the Dragonlance novel, Time of the Dragon.
Falcon is an English word name for a type of bird. In 2014, 18 boys were named Falcon.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
May 2015 Roundup
Here's my monthly roundup of geeky names from other name blogs in the month of May!
British Baby names did a very thorough write up on Hermione, and Nolan. Nolan's geeky references include the surname of Prince Charming in Once Upon a Time, Joshua Nolan, the main protagonist in Defiance, and Nolan Grayson, aka, Omni-Man.
Ren's Baby Names talks about Leia.
The Art of Naming discusses names from Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Nancy's Baby Names posted a great list of secular names. They also did a write up of Denali, which is the name of a coven in the Twilight series.
Roses and Cellar Doors has a list of Pixar names.
Name News found a great Steampunk Name generator.
MyNamesInTheClouds has an interesting You Tube video where he discusses names from Game of Thrones.
Nameberry has an article that shows the popularity of GoT names.
Once Upon a Time Baby Names goes in depth on the name Gordon.
It's geeky associations include:
Gordon Gould who is widely credited for the invention of the laser
The superhero Flash Gordon
Commissioner Gordon and Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) in Batman
A teleporting Inhuman from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Gordon Walker, a vampire hunter in the tv series Supernatural.
Gordon Freeman, a character in Half Life
Byron Gordon of Babylon 5
a friend of Dudley Dursley in Harry Potter
a computer in Red Dwarf< a wraith in Stargate Atlantis
a naval officer in the Temeraire novels
an air force major in the Transformers comics
a professor in Warehouse 13
British Baby names did a very thorough write up on Hermione, and Nolan. Nolan's geeky references include the surname of Prince Charming in Once Upon a Time, Joshua Nolan, the main protagonist in Defiance, and Nolan Grayson, aka, Omni-Man.
Ren's Baby Names talks about Leia.
The Art of Naming discusses names from Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Nancy's Baby Names posted a great list of secular names. They also did a write up of Denali, which is the name of a coven in the Twilight series.
Roses and Cellar Doors has a list of Pixar names.
Name News found a great Steampunk Name generator.
MyNamesInTheClouds has an interesting You Tube video where he discusses names from Game of Thrones.
Nameberry has an article that shows the popularity of GoT names.
Once Upon a Time Baby Names goes in depth on the name Gordon.
It's geeky associations include:
Gordon Gould who is widely credited for the invention of the laser
The superhero Flash Gordon
Commissioner Gordon and Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) in Batman
A teleporting Inhuman from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Gordon Walker, a vampire hunter in the tv series Supernatural.
Gordon Freeman, a character in Half Life
Byron Gordon of Babylon 5
a friend of Dudley Dursley in Harry Potter
a computer in Red Dwarf< a wraith in Stargate Atlantis
a naval officer in the Temeraire novels
an air force major in the Transformers comics
a professor in Warehouse 13
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Fleur
Fleur Delacour Weasley was a character in the Harry Potter series of novels by J.K. Rowling. Fleur participated in the Triwizard challenge at Hogwarts while a student at Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. She married Bill Weasley with whom she had three children.
In the Temeraire series of novels by Naomi Novik, a Fleur-de-Nuit(Flower of the Night) was a breed of dragon. They were mainly used by the French military and had the ability to see in the dark, and their dark color made them nearly invisible at night. They were sensitive to bright light, which could injure their eyes.
Fleur was a character on the U.K. television series Being Human. Her son became friends with the vampire Mitchell. She misunderstood their friendship, and believed Mitchell was sexually abusing him. Later when her son became critically wounded, Mitchell offered to save him by turning him into a vampire, which Fleur agreed to.
Fleur Morgan was a PAS (Protection and Security) officer in the U.K. Sci-fi series, Outcasts.
Fleur Blanc was a character in the Japanese anime series Eureka Seven.
Fleur is a French name that means, "Flower". Fleur has never ranked in the Top 1,000 names in the U.S. In 2014, it did not make the list at all. In 2013, it was given to just 9 girls.
In the Temeraire series of novels by Naomi Novik, a Fleur-de-Nuit(Flower of the Night) was a breed of dragon. They were mainly used by the French military and had the ability to see in the dark, and their dark color made them nearly invisible at night. They were sensitive to bright light, which could injure their eyes.
Fleur was a character on the U.K. television series Being Human. Her son became friends with the vampire Mitchell. She misunderstood their friendship, and believed Mitchell was sexually abusing him. Later when her son became critically wounded, Mitchell offered to save him by turning him into a vampire, which Fleur agreed to.
Fleur Morgan was a PAS (Protection and Security) officer in the U.K. Sci-fi series, Outcasts.
Fleur Blanc was a character in the Japanese anime series Eureka Seven.
Fleur is a French name that means, "Flower". Fleur has never ranked in the Top 1,000 names in the U.S. In 2014, it did not make the list at all. In 2013, it was given to just 9 girls.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Maximus
In Star Trek, Flavius Maximus was an alien from the planet 892-IV, which bore a striking resemblance to Ancient Rome. He was a gladiator who rejected the Roman way of life to follow the Children of the Son. He was recaptured and forced to fight in an area battle, and died trying to prevent the execution of Captain James T Kirk.
Maximus was a dragon in the Temeraire series of novels by Naomi Novik. He was a Regal Copper, and was large even for that breed. He was in the same formation as Temeraire.
In Doctor Who, Maximus Pettulian was a lyre player from Corinth that plotted to kill Emperor Nero. He was assassinated before he could carry out the act. The First Doctor later discovered the dead Maximus. The Doctor took his lyre, and assumed his identity while in Rome.
In the Marvel universe, Maximus was a schizophrenic genius and an Inhuman.
Fortress Maximus was the name of several characters in the Transformers universe.
In Caprica, Maximus was a judge who was bribed to prevent Joseph Adama's clients from going to prison.
In the J.K. Rowling book, Quidditch Through the Ages, Maximus Brankovitch III was a seeker for the Fitchburg Finches, an American Quiddich team from Massachusetts.
In the Star Wars universe, the Maximus was a star cruiser that appeared in several novels.
Maximus is used in taxonomy in the Latin binomial abbreviations for many different species.
Maximus is Latin for "the greatest". Maximus first appeared in the top 1,000 names in the United States in 2000. In 2014, it ranked at #192.
Maximus was a dragon in the Temeraire series of novels by Naomi Novik. He was a Regal Copper, and was large even for that breed. He was in the same formation as Temeraire.
In Doctor Who, Maximus Pettulian was a lyre player from Corinth that plotted to kill Emperor Nero. He was assassinated before he could carry out the act. The First Doctor later discovered the dead Maximus. The Doctor took his lyre, and assumed his identity while in Rome.
In the Marvel universe, Maximus was a schizophrenic genius and an Inhuman.
Fortress Maximus was the name of several characters in the Transformers universe.
In Caprica, Maximus was a judge who was bribed to prevent Joseph Adama's clients from going to prison.
In the J.K. Rowling book, Quidditch Through the Ages, Maximus Brankovitch III was a seeker for the Fitchburg Finches, an American Quiddich team from Massachusetts.
In the Star Wars universe, the Maximus was a star cruiser that appeared in several novels.
Maximus is used in taxonomy in the Latin binomial abbreviations for many different species.
Maximus is Latin for "the greatest". Maximus first appeared in the top 1,000 names in the United States in 2000. In 2014, it ranked at #192.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia is a constellation named for a queen in Greek mythology. Cassiopeia was the mother of Andromeda. She incurred the wrath of Poseidon by boasting about Andromeda's and her own beauty.
In Battlestar Galactica, Cassiopeia was a medtech, and former prostitute.
In Transformers, Cassiopeia was a reporter for Around Cybertown.
Cassiopeia was a mage in League of Legends video game.
In the Harry Potter series, Cassiopeia Black was the daughter of Cygnus Black II and Violetta Bulstrode. She was the grand-aunt of Sirius Black.
The name is Greek in origin, and means "cassia juice." In 2014, the name Cassiopeia was given to 12 girls in the United States. Cassiopeia is a more unique way to get to the nickname 'Cassie'.
In Battlestar Galactica, Cassiopeia was a medtech, and former prostitute.
In Transformers, Cassiopeia was a reporter for Around Cybertown.
Cassiopeia was a mage in League of Legends video game.
In the Harry Potter series, Cassiopeia Black was the daughter of Cygnus Black II and Violetta Bulstrode. She was the grand-aunt of Sirius Black.
The name is Greek in origin, and means "cassia juice." In 2014, the name Cassiopeia was given to 12 girls in the United States. Cassiopeia is a more unique way to get to the nickname 'Cassie'.
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Theseus
In the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Theseus Scamander was the brother of Newt Scamander. He is only mentioned in the film, as he was a famous war hero in World War I.
In the Canadian television show Continuum, Theseus is the alias of Liber8 leader Julian Randol. Along with his father, Julian has an anti-corporate agenda, believing that corporations are controlling our governments. Kiera, the protector from the future, has knowledge of horrific crimes committed by Theseus. When she learns of his true identity, she is faced with a Hitler murder paradox. In the end, she lets Julian live, but fears she may have helped create the monster he is to become.
In the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Theseus was a boy who was sent by his mentor, Ceridian, secure Hercules aid in stopping another student, Cassius, who was about to begin a war.
EAS Theseus was a Omega-class destroyer in Babylon 5.
The Theseus Morpho is a type of butterfly.
In Greek Mythology, Theseus killed the Minotaur in a labyrinth, using a ball of string given to him by King Minos' daughter to find his way out. In Doctor Who, the Fourth Doctor claimed that he had been the one to give the string to Theseus.
In 2012, 41 boys were given the name Theseus.
In the Canadian television show Continuum, Theseus is the alias of Liber8 leader Julian Randol. Along with his father, Julian has an anti-corporate agenda, believing that corporations are controlling our governments. Kiera, the protector from the future, has knowledge of horrific crimes committed by Theseus. When she learns of his true identity, she is faced with a Hitler murder paradox. In the end, she lets Julian live, but fears she may have helped create the monster he is to become.
In the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Theseus was a boy who was sent by his mentor, Ceridian, secure Hercules aid in stopping another student, Cassius, who was about to begin a war.
EAS Theseus was a Omega-class destroyer in Babylon 5.
The Theseus Morpho is a type of butterfly.
In Greek Mythology, Theseus killed the Minotaur in a labyrinth, using a ball of string given to him by King Minos' daughter to find his way out. In Doctor Who, the Fourth Doctor claimed that he had been the one to give the string to Theseus.
In 2012, 41 boys were given the name Theseus.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
July 2013 Roundup
It's time for my monthly roundup of other blogs that profiled geeky names for the month of July!
Appellation Mountain profiled Domino and Jubilee who are known to geeks as characters from X-Men.
NameFreak! has a great post on the characters from the movie Pacific Rim.
Naming the Fishes has a list of Names Worn By Elves.
Bewitching Names has a list of names inspired by the constellation Cancer.
Nameaholics Anonymous continues their Harry Potter Name series with H is for Hestia.
Histornamia has found a great name, Jaina, from Star Wars and World of Warcraft.
Appellation Mountain profiled Domino and Jubilee who are known to geeks as characters from X-Men.
NameFreak! has a great post on the characters from the movie Pacific Rim.
Naming the Fishes has a list of Names Worn By Elves.
Bewitching Names has a list of names inspired by the constellation Cancer.
Nameaholics Anonymous continues their Harry Potter Name series with H is for Hestia.
Histornamia has found a great name, Jaina, from Star Wars and World of Warcraft.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Hawking
Stephen Hawking is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist. Hawking suffers from ALS, which caused him to lose his voice. He communicates via a computer that generates speech.
Hawking radiation is a type of radiation theoretically emitted by black holes. It was named after Stephen Hawking, who first theorized it's existance.
There is a main belt asteroid named 7672 Hawking, in honor of Stephen Hawking.
Robert Hawking was a student at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban video game.
In Star Trek, two different shuttlecraft were named Hawking after Stephen Hawking.
Hawking Technology is a company that manufactures Wi-fi hardware.
Hawking fits in well with the current surname trend, and can be shortened to the very cool nickname, "Hawk". It doesn't appear in the Social Security Administration's name database, but the name Hawk was given to 33 boys in 2012. For parents in love with the sound of Hawk... why not add a few letters for a more brainy formal name?
Hawking radiation is a type of radiation theoretically emitted by black holes. It was named after Stephen Hawking, who first theorized it's existance.
There is a main belt asteroid named 7672 Hawking, in honor of Stephen Hawking.
Robert Hawking was a student at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban video game.
In Star Trek, two different shuttlecraft were named Hawking after Stephen Hawking.
Hawking Technology is a company that manufactures Wi-fi hardware.
Hawking fits in well with the current surname trend, and can be shortened to the very cool nickname, "Hawk". It doesn't appear in the Social Security Administration's name database, but the name Hawk was given to 33 boys in 2012. For parents in love with the sound of Hawk... why not add a few letters for a more brainy formal name?
Friday, May 31, 2013
May 2013 Roundup
It's time for my monthy round-up of other blogs that have profiled geeky names!
Once Upon a Time Baby Names had a post on Cedric, which was a character in Harry Potter, and Caspian from C.S. Lewis' Prince Caspian.
Naming the Fishes had a great list of werewolf names, dragon names, and minotaur names. I think I like Zylo the best.
Nancy's Baby Names had a post about a baby born in 1971 named after a lunar module, and Atreyu, from the Neverending Story.
Appellation Mountain profiled Mira, which among other things is a star in the constellation Cetus.
British Baby Names had a post on Merewen, which can be found the two fantasy series: Stonewylde, and The Door Within.
Bewitching Names always manages to find something new and interesting, and this time she's discovered Chrysalis.
Baby Name Pondering talks about Cestus, which has some sci-fi references, and Delta, which pops up a lot in mathematics and sciences.
Nameberry has a post of Joss Whedon names. They also have a cool post on Arctic inspired names. They're mostly nature-related, but there are some science inspired choices.
In Name Only had a post on names from the television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Once Upon a Time Baby Names had a post on Cedric, which was a character in Harry Potter, and Caspian from C.S. Lewis' Prince Caspian.
Naming the Fishes had a great list of werewolf names, dragon names, and minotaur names. I think I like Zylo the best.
Nancy's Baby Names had a post about a baby born in 1971 named after a lunar module, and Atreyu, from the Neverending Story.
Appellation Mountain profiled Mira, which among other things is a star in the constellation Cetus.
British Baby Names had a post on Merewen, which can be found the two fantasy series: Stonewylde, and The Door Within.
Bewitching Names always manages to find something new and interesting, and this time she's discovered Chrysalis.
Baby Name Pondering talks about Cestus, which has some sci-fi references, and Delta, which pops up a lot in mathematics and sciences.
Nameberry has a post of Joss Whedon names. They also have a cool post on Arctic inspired names. They're mostly nature-related, but there are some science inspired choices.
In Name Only had a post on names from the television show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Firenze
In Harry Potter, Firenze was a centaur that lived in the Forbidden Forest. In the first novel, he saved Harry Potter from Voldemort and carried him to safety. He became Professor of Divination when Professor Trelawney was fired by Dolores Umbridge. His colony banished him because they saw this as servitude. When Trelawney was rehired, they shared the class. Firenze was wounded in the Battle of Hogwarts, and eventually was allowed to return to his colony.
Firenze is the Italian name for the city of Florence. I think it would be a great way to honor someone named Florence. It was also the name of a famous racehorse. Firenze does not appear in the Social Security Administration's name database.
Firenze is the Italian name for the city of Florence. I think it would be a great way to honor someone named Florence. It was also the name of a famous racehorse. Firenze does not appear in the Social Security Administration's name database.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Rubeus
Crimson Rubeus was a Sailor Moon Character, and was a villain of the Black Moon Clan.
Rubeus is the Latin word for 'Red'. It does not appear in SSA's name database, making it a very rare name. Since the character was mainly called Hagrid, it's also a name that doesn't scream 'Harry Potter'.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Newton
There are craters on the moon and Mars named for Newton.
In Star Trek, there was a starship named the U.S.S. Newton. It was also the name of that particular class of vessel.
In the Harry Potter universe, Professor Newton Artemis Fido "Newt" Scamander was the author of the textbook, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. J.K. Rowling wrote a real version of the book for charity.
Newton is an English name that means 'New town'. Newton appeared in SSA's top 1,000 names in the U.S. from 1880-1957. It's highest rank was in 1880 at #182. In 2011, only 14 boys were named Newton. I love this name, and the cool nickname "Newt", but it as been totally ruined for me by a distasteful American politician.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
April 2013 Rounup
Here's my monthly round up of posts from other baby name sites for April!
Baby Name Pondering had a long post on the Doctor's newest companion, Clara. I thought about profiling Clara myself, but I wanted to see how the character developed, since so much about her is still a mystery. They also profiled Khaleesi, from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, aka Game of Thrones. Never having read the books or seen the television show, I found it an enlightening read.
Naming the Fishes talks about the historical origins of Idris, and discusses Lore, which is known to Trekkies as the name of Data's brother from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Nameberry shares a list of inventors, both famous and obscure, as possible namesakes. Some of the choices here are a bit odd. You really have to love coffee to name your kid after the guy who invented coffee filters.
My Name is Pabst introduces their March Madness winner, Severus Danger. Looks like this adorable lad is already working on his namesake's sneer.
Waltzing More Than Matilda has a great in depth post on Thor. I prefer the female version, Thora, myself.
For Real Baby Names found a girl named Saturn Marie.
British Baby names profiled Freya, which has several geeky references. In Stargate SG-1, Freya was a woman who as host to a Tok'ra symbiote. There's a character in Final Fantasy IX named Freya Crescent. There is a main belt asteroid named 76 Freia, and a Swedish satellite named Freja.
Baby Name Pondering had a long post on the Doctor's newest companion, Clara. I thought about profiling Clara myself, but I wanted to see how the character developed, since so much about her is still a mystery. They also profiled Khaleesi, from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, aka Game of Thrones. Never having read the books or seen the television show, I found it an enlightening read.
Naming the Fishes talks about the historical origins of Idris, and discusses Lore, which is known to Trekkies as the name of Data's brother from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Nameberry shares a list of inventors, both famous and obscure, as possible namesakes. Some of the choices here are a bit odd. You really have to love coffee to name your kid after the guy who invented coffee filters.
My Name is Pabst introduces their March Madness winner, Severus Danger. Looks like this adorable lad is already working on his namesake's sneer.
Waltzing More Than Matilda has a great in depth post on Thor. I prefer the female version, Thora, myself.
For Real Baby Names found a girl named Saturn Marie.
British Baby names profiled Freya, which has several geeky references. In Stargate SG-1, Freya was a woman who as host to a Tok'ra symbiote. There's a character in Final Fantasy IX named Freya Crescent. There is a main belt asteroid named 76 Freia, and a Swedish satellite named Freja.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Kingsley
Doctor Sara Kingsley was a character in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode 'Unnatural Selection'. She led a genetic experiment on children which made them immune to all forms of disease, but also made them deadly to normal humans.
Kingsley's Adventure was a video game created for Playstation in 1999.
Kingsley is an English name that means 'King's meadow'. In 2011, the name Kingsley was given to 196 boys and 33 girls.
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