I'd be more worried about the association with the real Lancasters
(who the Lannisters may very well be a reference to), personally.
Also, I don't think that's a correct use of Brand X.
Uniocular
I know it isn't the correct use, but I couldn't find a trope that described this well enough.
"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
Shadowed Philosopher
Personally, whenever I see 'Lancaster' I think 'British bomber class circa World War II.' But that's just me.
Shinigan (Naruto fanfic)
The future of warfare in UC.
I think "place in the UK" and then "bomber" and then "last name" but yeah.
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I don't think it's worth worrying over.
I'm having the same problem: I came up with a name for my Mad Scientist school (the University of Cogsworth). Then half a month later, I realized that it sounds suspiciously like Hogswart from Harry Potter.
edited 22nd Mar '12 9:30:03 PM by Nightwire
You too may have less of a problem then you think, considering that it's actually Hogwarts (and yes, the S does make a difference there).
If anything, the impression I get from Cogsworth is "Steampunk U".
Heh, I'm not too familiar with Harry Potter anyway. But yeah, my work does have a Steampunk / Diesel Punk feel.
Cogsworth makes me think of the clock-guy from the Disney version of Beauty and the Beast more than Hogwarts.
The city which holds my university is named after its founder, the Reverend Sir Reginald Cogsworth.
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I wouldn't be too worried There have been two Harry Potter's and another Wizard named Harry as well.
Why not two Lancasters.
I chose most of my protagonist first names based off other famous works, only because I feel that helps and single names usually can't be copy written.
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Well, Lancaster's kind of problematic...
There are similar names in that vein open for use, however...
(Granted, this is from a person who gave one character the surname Caboga, so take what you will with a grain of salt.)
edited 28th Mar '12 6:32:26 AM by JHM
I'll hide your name inside a word and paint your eyes with false perception.
So, I just started up a story I've been wanting to write for a while, and three chapters in, I realized the local "Asshole Noble Family" have a name suspiciously similar to the example in A Song Of Ice And Fire, the Lannisters. Mine are the Lancasters.
I didn't do it intentionally, by any means, and only noticed it when I was describing the characters to a friend.
Is this something to worry about? Should I change the name, or just keep going with the current name?
"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."