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* ''Fanfic/DanganronpaParadiseLost'': Shion Nanashi's last name is literally [[SomebodyNamedNobody "nameless"]]. [[spoiler:Because it's an alias she came up with to call herself after being inflicted with amnesia -- [[CanonCharacterAllAlong once upon a time, she was known as]] [[VideoGame/DanganronpaAnotherEpisodeUltraDespairGirls Monaca Towa]]]].

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* ''Fanfic/DanganronpaParadiseLost'': Shion Nanashi's first name is taken from a plant that in flower language represents memories, and her last name is literally [[SomebodyNamedNobody "nameless"]]. [[spoiler:Because it's an alias she came up with to call herself after being inflicted with amnesia -- [[CanonCharacterAllAlong once upon a time, she was known as]] [[VideoGame/DanganronpaAnotherEpisodeUltraDespairGirls Monaca Towa]]]].
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* In ''[[https://fanfiction.net/s/13108376/1/The-Kira-Olimpics The Kira Olimpics]]'' by Creator/DarkYagami:
-->INDIAN KIRA – Someone you never meet before but shes called... Killy! Cos she kills!
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* ''Fanfic/TotalDramaRaptured'': Cody is a name of English origin that comes from an Irish/Gaelic surname meaning "Helpful." It is rather fitting for a guy who helped his crush, Gwen, hook up with Trent back during TDI despite his feelings for her. This only increases while trapped in an underwater city full of drugged, insane, deformed mutants who first lived in the 1950s. For one thing, he's the one who is the most opposed to harvesting the Little Sisters. Despite needing more ADAM to survive, Cody wants to help the Little Sisters as much as himself. Cody is also determined to support Gwen, Courtney, and Noah when they're trapped and fighting for survival.

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* ''Fanfic/UnbreakableRedSilkenThread'': This story's title has two layers of meaning. The first, and more obvious, is that it recalls the idea of the Red Thread of Fate from various Asian cultures. But there is also a second, subtler meaning behind it, though it's only possible to pick up on or notice if one figures out the story's shorthand is 'URST' otherwise known as 'Unresolved Sexual Tension'. While it isn't obvious early on, in later chapters it becomes much less subtle.

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This story's title has two layers of meaning. The first, and more obvious, is that it recalls the idea of the Red Thread of Fate from various Asian cultures. But there is also a second, subtler meaning behind it, though it's only possible to pick up on or notice if one figures out the story's shorthand is 'URST' otherwise known as 'Unresolved Sexual Tension'. While it isn't obvious early on, in later chapters it becomes much less subtle.
** Cody is a name of English origin that comes from an Irish/Gaelic surname meaning "Helpful." It is rather fitting for a guy who helped his crush, Gwen, hook up with Trent back during TDI despite his feelings for her. He continued to live up to his name's meaning as he got older and matured. Over several years, he helped Heather struggle against the hardships of her dysfunctional family and her less-than-ideal situation at the start of the story. But it's not just his girlfriend he's helpful to. He helped Jasmine and Sammy have their first time together, being alone despite Heather's desire to watch. He has been assisting Cameron with not just his driving lessons but also gaining the experience and development that his early life in a bubble had denied him. Oh, and when he found out that Gwen was in an abusive relationship with Duncan, the first thing he did was try to storm out to beat Duncan up. In other words, to help Gwen. Despite her giving him the cold shoulder and ignoring him for years.
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* ''WebVideo/JurassicWhatIf'': The ''Indominus rex'' renamed the ''Diabolus rex''[='s=] name roughly means "''devil king''," and it's just as evil and destructive as its canon counterpart while lacking the [[FreudianExcuse tragic and traumatic traits]].
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* ''Fanfic/RealityCollidesTheEzekielChronicles''
** In Hebrew, Ezekiel means "strength of God". This is very appropriate for the current Ezekiel in the fic, especially in the fic's version of "Who Can You Trust" in chapter 17.
** Unlike the original canon cartoon, the Killer Bass truly lives up to the "Killer" in their team name in the fic. On the other hand, the opposing team, the Screaming Gophers, is now relegated to the definition of "[[BadassOnPaper someone's bark is worse than their bite]]".

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* ''Fanfic/ABigBlueHouseInTallPineGrove'': Theresa's name sounds similar to "therapist"; she's a university student aiming to become a therapist. Additionally, her surname, Grant, means "of the pine woods", and Theresa happens to live in Tall Pine Grove. All together, "Theresa Grant" means "Therapist of Tall Pine Grove".

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* ''Fanfic/ABigBlueHouseInTallPineGrove'': Theresa's name sounds similar to "therapist"; she's a university student aiming to become a therapist. Additionally, her surname, Grant, means "of the pine woods", and Theresa happens to live in Tall Pine Grove. All together, Altogether, "Theresa Grant" means "Therapist of Tall Pine Grove".



** One of Luz's camper friends is called Jean "Pierce" and has a Quirk produces sword-like blades. Another one is Ronny Arm'''strong''' and has SuperStrength.

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** One of Luz's camper friends is called Jean "Pierce" and has a Quirk that produces sword-like blades. Another one is Ronny Arm'''strong''' and has SuperStrength.



** Rai names the Green Lion "Zerith," which means feeling, adaptable and noble.

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** Rai names the Green Lion "Zerith," which means feeling, adaptable adaptable, and noble.



** There's also Alixandre [[spoiler:Arc]], the famed general who led Vale's army during the Great War. Alixandre is the French form of "Alexander", a name of Greek origin which roughly means "defender of man". A fitting name for a man who has devoted his service to protecting the people of Vale against those that would seek to do them harm.
** The King of Vale during the Great War was named [[NamedByTheAdaptation Osmund]]. Osmund is a name of Germanic origin which means "divine protector". King Osmund is the reincarnation of Ozma, a man who was resurrected by the God of Light and has taken it upon himself to protect humanity from Salem and the Grimm.

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** There's also Alixandre [[spoiler:Arc]], the famed general who led Vale's army during the Great War. Alixandre is the French form of "Alexander", a name of Greek origin which roughly means "defender of man". A fitting name for a man who has devoted his service to protecting the people of Vale against those that who would seek to do them harm.
** The King of Vale during the Great War was named [[NamedByTheAdaptation Osmund]]. Osmund is a name of Germanic origin which that means "divine protector". King Osmund is the reincarnation of Ozma, a man who was resurrected by the God of Light and has taken it upon himself to protect humanity from Salem and the Grimm.



* In ''Fanfic/MyMiraculousAcademia'', Izuku chose the hero name "Viceroy", both a royal title and a species of butterfly. As a title, Viceroys are aristocrats that delegates the power of a sovereign, Izuku [[SupportingLeader acting in a leadership position using his power's ability to enhance others and provide analytical support]]. As a butterfly, Viceroys are a Batesian mimic to Monarch butterfly but lack their natural toxicity, showing that while his power is near game-breaking, it relies on others to do all of the heavy-hitting and Izuku otherwise wouldn't harm a fly ([[{{Pun}} a butterfly]], even).

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* In ''Fanfic/MyMiraculousAcademia'', Izuku chose the hero name "Viceroy", both a royal title and a species of butterfly. As a title, Viceroys are aristocrats that delegates delegate the power of a sovereign, Izuku [[SupportingLeader acting in a leadership position using his power's ability to enhance others and provide analytical support]]. As a butterfly, Viceroys are a Batesian mimic to Monarch butterfly but lack their natural toxicity, showing that while his power is near game-breaking, it relies on others to do all of the heavy-hitting and Izuku otherwise wouldn't harm a fly ([[{{Pun}} a butterfly]], even).



** Celestine's first name is a StellarName based on the latin word "caelestis", which means "heavenly", alluding to her status as [[CrystalDragonJesus the Goddess Reborn]]. Her last name, ''Lucross'', is also known as ''Lucullus'' as a result of SpellMyNameWithAnS. Lucullus was a Roman general and statesman who became the conqueror of the eastern kingdoms in the course of the Third Mithridatic War, renowned for his extraordinary generalship. Except that Celestine is TheHighQueen, [[IronicName neither a general nor a conqueror]].

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** Celestine's first name is a StellarName based on the latin Latin word "caelestis", which means "heavenly", alluding to her status as [[CrystalDragonJesus the Goddess Reborn]]. Her last name, ''Lucross'', is also known as ''Lucullus'' as a result of SpellMyNameWithAnS. Lucullus was a Roman general and statesman who became the conqueror of the eastern kingdoms in the course of the Third Mithridatic War, renowned for his extraordinary generalship. Except that Celestine is TheHighQueen, [[IronicName neither a general nor a conqueror]].



** Alicia Arcturus. ''Alicia'' means "noble" or "nobility", while ''Arcturus'' is the brightest star in the northern constellation of Boötes, as well as a possible etymologies offered for the name "Arthur" (Myth/KingArthur). She is the celebrated Princess Knight of Feoh who strives to be a KnightInShiningArmor. Arcturus is also the third-brightest of the individual stars in the night sky. Emphasis on ''third-brightest'', not ''the brightest''. Her character arc in the remastered version deals with the cruel reality of AlwaysSomeoneBetter due to Kyril's appearance.

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** Alicia Arcturus. ''Alicia'' means "noble" or "nobility", while ''Arcturus'' is the brightest star in the northern constellation of Boötes, as well as a possible etymologies offered for the name "Arthur" (Myth/KingArthur). She is the celebrated Princess Knight of Feoh who strives to be a KnightInShiningArmor. Arcturus is also the third-brightest of the individual stars in the night sky. Emphasis on ''third-brightest'', not ''the brightest''. Her character arc in the remastered version deals with the cruel reality of AlwaysSomeoneBetter due to Kyril's appearance.



* In ''Fanfic/AForceOfFour'', Lyta wanted to be a hero but she couldn't take up her mother's "Franchise/WonderWoman" mantle until she earned the name. Following Hector Hall's advice to tie her hero name in with mythology she chose the "Fury" name.
* ''Fanfic/HellsisterTrilogy'': One of the main villains named herself "Satan Girl" to highlight her nature as a ComicBook/{{Supergirl}}'s doppleganger born from Kara's dark side.

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* In ''Fanfic/AForceOfFour'', Lyta wanted to be a hero but she couldn't take up her mother's "Franchise/WonderWoman" mantle until she earned the name. Following Hector Hall's advice to tie her hero name in with mythology mythology, she chose the "Fury" name.
* ''Fanfic/HellsisterTrilogy'': One of the main villains named herself "Satan Girl" to highlight her nature as a ComicBook/{{Supergirl}}'s doppleganger doppelganger born from Kara's dark side.



* In the writings of Creator/AAPessimal, the once-mentioned canonical character of Miss Smith-Rhodes gets backstory and a truly meaningful name. It turns out an eminent ancestor, Sir Cecil Smith-Rhodes, emigrated from the Sto Plains to [[DarkestAfrica Howondaland]] and lived a life of colonial adventure, conquering a whole country for Ankh-Morpork at the tail-end of its Empire and then naming it - with superb modesty - after himself. '''Smith-Rhodesia'''. His Howondalandian-born descendant bears the name with pride. On Roundworld, Cecil Rhodes founded the country called Rhodesia; Ian Smith presided over its end and handover as UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}}. Although Creator/TerryPratchett did not develop the character beyond her name, Pessimal reasoned [[ViewersAreGeniuses this was an incredibly good subtle clue]] as to which way he intended her to go. The Discworld thus got its population of [[UsefulNotes/SouthAfricansWithSurfaceToAirMissiles attitudinal White Howondalandians]].

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* In the writings of Creator/AAPessimal, the once-mentioned canonical character of Miss Smith-Rhodes gets a backstory and a truly meaningful name. It turns out an eminent ancestor, Sir Cecil Smith-Rhodes, emigrated from the Sto Plains to [[DarkestAfrica Howondaland]] and lived a life of colonial adventure, conquering a whole country for Ankh-Morpork at the tail-end of its Empire and then naming it - with superb modesty - after himself. '''Smith-Rhodesia'''. His Howondalandian-born descendant bears the name with pride. On Roundworld, Cecil Rhodes founded the country called Rhodesia; Ian Smith presided over its end and handover as UsefulNotes/{{Zimbabwe}}. Although Creator/TerryPratchett did not develop the character beyond her name, Pessimal reasoned [[ViewersAreGeniuses this was an incredibly good subtle clue]] as to which way he intended her to go. The Discworld thus got its population of [[UsefulNotes/SouthAfricansWithSurfaceToAirMissiles attitudinal White Howondalandians]].



* In ''Fanfic/VowOfNudity'', Haara teams up with a Genasi soldier named Benthon, a word which means "the habitat at the bottom of a body of water." At the end of their story she drowns him on their liferaft and sends his body sinking to the ocean floor.

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* In ''Fanfic/VowOfNudity'', Haara teams up with a Genasi soldier named Benthon, a word which means "the habitat at the bottom of a body of water." At the end of their story story, she drowns him on their liferaft and sends his body sinking to the ocean floor.



* John Gage, who's of Native American ancestry, gets the really approriate name Dances With Fire (He's a fireman-paramedic) in [[http://www.tbillingsemergencyfanfic.com/storiesbytammy.htm this series. See the final three fics in particular.]]

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* John Gage, who's of Native American ancestry, gets the really approriate appropriate name Dances With Fire (He's a fireman-paramedic) in [[http://www.tbillingsemergencyfanfic.com/storiesbytammy.htm this series. See the final three fics in particular.]]



* In ''Website/FamilyGuyFanon'', Meg's full name "Megan" and her newly added middle name "Semanstein" have some now added meaning behind them as revealed in "The Truth About Meg". Lois liked the name Megan because it sounded pretty and Peter liked it because the meaning of the name, as given in the book, was "Pearl", and this made him think of a disgusting form of genital mutilation, known as "pearling". Her middle name "Semanstein" is phonetically pronounces "Semen stain", which, as they both decided, was exactly what Meg should have been (this means that [[ChildrenAreAWaste Lois wished the sperm that became Meg would have never fertilized her egg and just been a semen stain on the inside of a condom]]).

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* In ''Website/FamilyGuyFanon'', Meg's full name "Megan" and her newly added middle name "Semanstein" have some now added meaning behind them as revealed in "The Truth About Meg". Lois liked the name Megan because it sounded pretty and Peter liked it because the meaning of the name, as given in the book, was "Pearl", and this made him think of a disgusting form of genital mutilation, known as "pearling". Her middle name "Semanstein" is phonetically pronounces pronounced "Semen stain", which, as they both decided, was exactly what Meg should have been (this means that [[ChildrenAreAWaste Lois wished the sperm that became Meg would have never fertilized her egg and just been a semen stain on the inside of a condom]]).



** Cheney's middle name, Difronte, is Italian for opposite, since his two jobs virtually contrast the other in function and purpose. The actual Italian term for opposite is 'di fronte', but the two separate words was combined into one to create the name.

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** Cheney's middle name, Difronte, is Italian for opposite, opposite since his two jobs virtually contrast the other in function and purpose. The actual Italian term for opposite is 'di fronte', but the two separate words was combined into one to create the name.



* In ''FanFic/TheOllivanderChildren'', the Ollivander children were deliberately given significant middle names by their father - Clemence, Fortitude, and Blithe - to reflect his gratitude at their safe births. Appropriately, his son Linus Fortitude is TheStoic, while Calliope Blithe has a SugarAndIcePersonality through and through.

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* In ''FanFic/TheOllivanderChildren'', the Ollivander children were deliberately given significant middle names by their father - Clemence, Fortitude, and Blithe - to reflect his gratitude at for their safe births. Appropriately, his son Linus Fortitude is TheStoic, while Calliope Blithe has a SugarAndIcePersonality through and through.



** The surname Michikyuu is commonly written with two kanji. Among others meanings, the first kanji can be translated as journey or teachings and the second one as gift or grant. Like this, the word "Michikyuu" can be read as "the gift of journey" or "to grant teachings". [[spoiler:She's a slider and her arrival enabled Kyon to learn martial arts at a ridiculous pace.]]
** Kyon's own name, as "semi-revealed"[[note]]Nothing out and out says that the name in question is Kyon's own real name, and the author himself keeps humorously responding to inquiries about the issue with "[[MythologyGag Further information is not available at this time.]]" However, several subtle hints lend significant support to that belief.[[/note]] at the beginning of some chapters' epigraphs and through some in-story hints, is equally meaningful. Taira no Tadamichi (aka Usui Sadamitsu) is the real name of a samurai involved in a Japanese legend, who was from one of the four families that held the power behind the Japanese throne from the 9th to 12th centuries. The other three families were Fujiwara (the other time traveler), Tachibana (the other esper), and Minamoto (which was historically based in the same geographic region as Nishinomiya). As for the meanings of the names, Tadamichi can mean straightaway/honest/frank/fix/repair | person/alternative/direction and Kyousuke can mean great | law/rule/ceremony/code. Think how Kyon has affected Haruhi. [[spoiler:It has also been discovered that Kyon is likely descended from Usui Sadamitsu and certainly owns what's left of their sword.]]

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** The surname Michikyuu is commonly written with two kanji. Among others other meanings, the first kanji can be translated as journey or teachings and the second one as gift or grant. Like this, the word "Michikyuu" can be read as "the gift of journey" or "to grant teachings". [[spoiler:She's a slider and her arrival enabled Kyon to learn martial arts at a ridiculous pace.]]
** Kyon's own name, as "semi-revealed"[[note]]Nothing out and out says that the name in question is Kyon's own real name, and the author himself keeps humorously responding to inquiries about the issue with "[[MythologyGag Further information is not available at this time.]]" However, several subtle hints lend significant support to that belief.[[/note]] at the beginning of some chapters' epigraphs and through some in-story hints, is equally meaningful. Taira no Tadamichi (aka Usui Sadamitsu) is the real name of a samurai involved in a Japanese legend, who was from one of the four families that held the power behind the Japanese throne from the 9th to 12th centuries. The other three families were Fujiwara (the other time traveler), Tachibana (the other esper), and Minamoto (which was historically based in the same geographic region as Nishinomiya). As for the meanings of the names, Tadamichi can mean straightaway/honest/frank/fix/repair | person/alternative/direction person/alternative/direction, and Kyousuke can mean great | law/rule/ceremony/code. Think how Kyon has affected Haruhi. [[spoiler:It has also been discovered that Kyon is likely descended from Usui Sadamitsu and certainly owns what's left of their sword.]]



* In ''Fanfic/OwlsHellThatEndsWell'' Loona's name was this to Stolas. He originally thought it was spelled Luna, the latin word for moon, which raised some interest due to him being an astronomer, and then when he learned it's proper spelling, it reminded him of Loo Loo Land, the amusement park where he used to take Octavia. The prince saw Loona's name as a sign for him to adopt her, and get another chance at fatherhood after having lost his original daughter.

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* In ''Fanfic/OwlsHellThatEndsWell'' Loona's name was this to Stolas. He originally thought it was spelled Luna, the latin Latin word for moon, which raised some interest due to him being an astronomer, and then when he learned it's its proper spelling, it reminded him of Loo Loo Land, the amusement park where he used to take Octavia. The prince saw Loona's name as a sign for him to adopt her, and get another chance at fatherhood after having lost his original daughter.



** 'Cyrill Omicro' comes from the Cyrillic alphabeth and the Greek letter Omicron.

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** 'Cyrill Omicro' comes from the Cyrillic alphabeth alphabet and the Greek letter Omicron.



*** Likewise, 'Rodard' is also a mix. (of '''Rod''' Serling, the author of ''Series/TheTwilightZone1959'', and Robert H. Godd'''ard''', a pioneer of the first liquid fueled rocket)

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*** Likewise, 'Rodard' is also a mix. (of '''Rod''' Serling, the author of ''Series/TheTwilightZone1959'', and Robert H. Godd'''ard''', a pioneer of the first liquid fueled liquid-fueled rocket)



*** The name [[spoiler:Beitus]] rivals Actaea in being the most meaningful. The name is an amalgamation of the words [[spoiler:'virus' and 'beta']]. [[spoiler:He could've chosen this to show that he was "Better" or it can symbolically represent that he is a second copy of Alleph fabricated out of his innermost thoughts and wishes, and that he is not Alpha. And also, because B comes after A in the Alphabeth. In 'Beta' in Urdu and Hindi means 'elder royal son', reflecting the fact that his former self was the elder of the two seadwellers and thus royalty. There is MeaningfulRename going here, for multiple reasons. The first was that he didn't want Nohmyt to call him by his name anymore, and as such simply needed a new one. He also got a new name representing 'Lutark's despair, reflecting how they've stopped being a full troll (at least, one made from data), and are only an embodiment of 'Lutark's despair]].
** 'Ollapa Sulise' and 'Anaiad Quilla''s first names are almost [[SdrawkcabName inverted]] from 'Diana' and 'Apollo', the two gods they refer. 'Sulise' is from 'Dies Solis' the Latin name for sunday, and 'Quilla' is the Latin-American (braid-wearing) goddess of the moon.

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*** The name [[spoiler:Beitus]] rivals Actaea in being the most meaningful. The name is an amalgamation of the words [[spoiler:'virus' and 'beta']]. [[spoiler:He could've chosen this to show that he was "Better" or it can symbolically represent that he is a second copy of Alleph fabricated out of his innermost thoughts and wishes, and that he is not Alpha. And also, because B comes after A in the Alphabeth.alphabet. In 'Beta' in Urdu and Hindi means 'elder royal son', reflecting the fact that his former self was the elder of the two seadwellers and thus royalty. There is MeaningfulRename going here, for multiple reasons. The first was that he didn't want Nohmyt to call him by his name anymore, and as such simply needed a new one. He also got a new name representing 'Lutark's despair, reflecting how they've stopped being a full troll (at least, one made from data), and are only an embodiment of 'Lutark's despair]].
** 'Ollapa Sulise' and 'Anaiad Quilla''s first names are almost [[SdrawkcabName inverted]] from 'Diana' and 'Apollo', the two gods they refer. 'Sulise' is from 'Dies Solis' the Latin name for sunday, Sunday, and 'Quilla' is the Latin-American (braid-wearing) goddess of the moon.



** 'Erin' means 'peace'. She definately is a big help archieving it.

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** 'Erin' means 'peace'. She definately definitely is a big help archieving achieving it.



* This was discussed in ''Webcomic/KillLaKillAU,'' in an aptly named chapter, when Ragyou explains how each of them got their names. True to her name, Satsuki was born in May and on the night of a full moon and Ryuuko, like her canon counterpart, is described as Ragyou tends to see her, like a stray and that she wanders (metaphorically), yet, at the same time, her name also alludes to fact she was born on the night of meteor shower. Apparently, according to Amoridere, Nui's name is meaningful in that it is supposed allude to her being a {{Jerkass}}, as the alternate definition of "needling" means, in simple terms, to "mess with" someone (teasing, bullying, something like that), which is what she does.

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* This was discussed in ''Webcomic/KillLaKillAU,'' in an aptly named chapter, chapter when Ragyou explains how each of them got their names. True to her name, Satsuki was born in May and on the night of a full moon moon, and Ryuuko, like her canon counterpart, is described as Ragyou tends to see her, like a stray and that she wanders (metaphorically), yet, at the same time, her name also alludes to fact she was born on the night of meteor shower. Apparently, according to Amoridere, Nui's name is meaningful in that it is supposed to allude to her being a {{Jerkass}}, as the alternate definition of "needling" means, in simple terms, to "mess with" someone (teasing, bullying, something like that), which is what she does.



* ''FanFic/BurningBridgesBuildingConfidence'': Cole goes through quite the process to come up with the name Vexxin for her new SecretIdentity:
** She starts with ''vexing'', aware that her becoming the new, permanent Fox Heroine will upset those who preferred the previous holder, Rena Rouge.
** This leads into ''vixen'', which, in addition to being a term for a female fox, is also used as a slang term for women... especially those others find to be spiteful, quarrelsome or otherwise troubling.
** Next is ''toxin'', as she suspects (correctly) that the debate caused by her appearance will expose how poisonous certain relationships are, much like how Rena Rouge used to be considered trustworthy before certain actions she took as a civilian made them reconsider.
** And finally, she throws two Xs in there to pay homage to Trixx, as she's not the only one who's putting in work as the new Fox. The kwami note that not many holders think to credit them, so they appreciate the gesture.

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Cole goes through quite the process to come up with the name Vexxin for her new SecretIdentity:
** *** She starts with ''vexing'', aware that her becoming the new, permanent Fox Heroine will upset those who preferred the previous holder, Rena Rouge.
** *** This leads into ''vixen'', which, in addition to being a term for a female fox, is also used as a slang term for women... especially those others find to be spiteful, quarrelsome quarrelsome, or otherwise troubling.
** *** Next is ''toxin'', as she suspects (correctly) that the debate caused by her appearance will expose how poisonous certain relationships are, much like how Rena Rouge used to be considered trustworthy before certain actions she took as a civilian made them reconsider.
** *** And finally, she throws two Xs in there to pay homage to Trixx, as she's not the only one who's putting in work as the new Fox. The kwami note notes that not many holders think to credit them, so they appreciate the gesture.



--->'''Izuku:''' You could be like the rabbit in your book!\\

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** Maple Creek has a fast-developing maple sugar candy business as it's main export, Clearwater is located on a freshwater reservoir, and Hopeville has a fully-functioning hospital.

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** Maple Creek has a fast-developing maple sugar candy business as it's its main export, Clearwater is located on a freshwater reservoir, and Hopeville has a fully-functioning hospital.



** According to the same Naruto Wiki, Iruka's name means "dolphin," and in the canon series' anime version he has echolocation abilities. In this fic, he's a cop who happens to be a good communicator, being a ReasonableAuthorityFigure toward Naruto in contrast to his police partner Ibiki's SympatheticInspectorAntagonist persona, and being [[GoodCopBadCop an effective Good Cop to Ibiki's Bad Cop]]. [[spoiler:Like Ayame, he's a double-agent for the LOVE syndicate, with the code-name "Dolphin" as his moniker]].

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** According to the same Naruto Wiki, Iruka's name means "dolphin," and in the canon series' anime version version, he has echolocation abilities. In this fic, he's a cop who happens to be a good communicator, being a ReasonableAuthorityFigure toward Naruto in contrast to his police partner Ibiki's SympatheticInspectorAntagonist persona, and being [[GoodCopBadCop an effective Good Cop to Ibiki's Bad Cop]]. [[spoiler:Like Ayame, he's a double-agent for the LOVE syndicate, with the code-name "Dolphin" as his moniker]].



* Fanfic/SpiderThread has Tomoe, written with the kanji 巴, which means 'a large comma design.' This references her heritage, when it turns out that [[spoiler: she has the Sharingan, a visual power that looks like three commas spiraling around the pupil.]]

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* Fanfic/SpiderThread has Tomoe, written with the kanji 巴, which means 'a large comma design.' This references her heritage, heritage when it turns out that [[spoiler: she has the Sharingan, a visual power that looks like three commas spiraling around the pupil.]]



* ''Fanfic/TheChildOfLove'': The writer's online nickname was "Axel Terizaki". He chose naming Shinji and Asuka's children Teri and Axel in his story. Later he thought it was a silly idea and ret-conned their son's name.
* In ''Fanfic/GhostsOfEvangelion'' the names of original characters are taken from real world ships or marine creatures.
* ''Fanfic/{{HERZ}}'': After the battle of 2015, NERV (German word for "nerve") was renamed "HERZ", which means "heart" in German and reflect the more benign nature of the organization. Secret society "GEIST" is strongly individualistic, and its name means "spirit" in German.

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* ''Fanfic/TheChildOfLove'': The writer's online nickname was "Axel Terizaki". He chose naming Shinji and Asuka's children Teri and Axel in his story. Later he thought it was a silly idea and ret-conned retconned their son's name.
* In ''Fanfic/GhostsOfEvangelion'' the names of original characters are taken from real world real-world ships or marine creatures.
* ''Fanfic/{{HERZ}}'': After the battle of 2015, NERV (German word for "nerve") was renamed "HERZ", which means "heart" in German and reflect reflects the more benign nature of the organization. Secret society "GEIST" is strongly individualistic, and its name means "spirit" in German.



** [[Anime/HugttoPrettyCure Saaya Yakushiji and Homare Kagayaki]] become Sarah Nightinggale and Star Earhart. Their surnames reference their professions of choice; "Nightinggale" for the famous nurse, Florence Nightinggale, and "Earhart" for the famous pilot, Amelia Earhart.

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** [[Anime/HugttoPrettyCure Saaya Yakushiji and Homare Kagayaki]] become Sarah Nightinggale and Star Earhart. Their surnames reference their professions of choice; "Nightinggale" for the famous nurse, Florence Nightinggale, Nightingale, and "Earhart" for the famous pilot, Amelia Earhart.



** As for their weapons, Twin Heavens is derived from the fighting style UsefulNotes/MiyamotoMusashi, Yukari's inspiration, used, Nari and Vali were Loki's sons, and Mors Certa means 'certain death'- the spear itself is based of [[Myth/CelticMythology Gae Bulg and Fragarach]].
** Also, Ludwig Amadeus is the Music professor, Andreas' name is based off the root for 'man', [[RidiculouslyHumanRobot Norn's]] name is meant to recall [[Manga/{{Chobits}} Elda and Freya]] and so on.

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** As for their weapons, Twin Heavens is derived from the fighting style UsefulNotes/MiyamotoMusashi, Yukari's inspiration, used, Nari and Vali were Loki's sons, and Mors Certa means 'certain death'- the spear itself is based of on [[Myth/CelticMythology Gae Bulg and Fragarach]].
** Also, Ludwig Amadeus is the Music professor, Andreas' name is based off on the root for 'man', [[RidiculouslyHumanRobot Norn's]] name is meant to recall [[Manga/{{Chobits}} Elda and Freya]] and so on.



* ''FanFic/ASmallCrime'': The writer said that Kit was named after a beautifully-crafted crossbow that she saw in an antique shop with the same name. Plus, ''kitsune'' (foxes) also have naturally golden eyes.

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* ''FanFic/ASmallCrime'': The writer said that Kit was named after a beautifully-crafted beautifully crafted crossbow that she saw in an antique shop with the same name. Plus, ''kitsune'' (foxes) also have naturally golden eyes.



* ''Fanfic/TheGrayJediSeries'': In ''The Gray Jedi: Merciless Indifference'', Zari's starfighter, the ''Night Witch'', is named after the real life Russian female night bomber crews from WWII.

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* ''Fanfic/TheGrayJediSeries'': In ''The Gray Jedi: Merciless Indifference'', Zari's starfighter, the ''Night Witch'', is named after the real life real-life Russian female night bomber crews from WWII.



* ''Fanfic/BloodAndHonor'': Sanguis of House Laude. In Latin, "sanguis" is a term for blood and "laude" means honor, highlighting the two things most important to the character: her heritage and her personal code of conduct.

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* ''Fanfic/BloodAndHonor'': Sanguis of House Laude. In Latin, "sanguis" is a term for blood blood, and "laude" means honor, highlighting the two things most important to the character: her heritage and her personal code of conduct.



** White Noise refers to a steady background sound that can help mask otherwise distracting noises. The [[QuirkyMinibossSquad White Noise Squad]] use a implant known as the Apegear to poach the phonic gain generated by the adaptors songs and ensure they can take on the adaptors on an almost even footing.

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** White Noise refers to a steady background sound that can help mask otherwise distracting noises. The [[QuirkyMinibossSquad White Noise Squad]] use a an implant known as the Apegear to poach the phonic gain generated by the adaptors songs and ensure they can take on the adaptors on an almost even footing.



** Miriam's Cure name is Cure Clover and is color coded green. Clovers are usually green in colour, and green is Miriam's favourite colour.
** Priya's Cure name is Cure Evermore and is color coded black. Evermore is a reference to Creator/EdgarAllanPoe's Literature/TheRaven, a GothicHorror classic featuring a black bird repeating the word "Nevermore" thus matching Priya's {{Goth}} personailty.

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** Miriam's Cure name is Cure Clover and is color coded color-coded green. Clovers are usually green in colour, and green is Miriam's favourite colour.
** Priya's Cure name is Cure Evermore and is color coded color-coded black. Evermore is a reference to Creator/EdgarAllanPoe's Literature/TheRaven, a GothicHorror classic featuring a black bird repeating the word "Nevermore" thus matching Priya's {{Goth}} personailty.
personality.



* All the characters from the story 'The New Millennium' have been stated to have been named based on their qualities. Bennu means 'Reborn One' in Arabic, indicating that she was a reincarnation of Yugi, and Celeste means 'Heavenly' possibly referencing her transformation into an alienesque creature.(The exceptions are Tai and Ran, who haven't been given definitions yet.)

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* All the characters from the story 'The New Millennium' have been stated to have been named based on their qualities. Bennu means 'Reborn One' in Arabic, indicating that she was a reincarnation of Yugi, and Celeste means 'Heavenly' possibly referencing her transformation into an alienesque creature. (The exceptions are Tai and Ran, who haven't been given definitions yet.)

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* In ''Fanfic/MapleSugarPrettyCure'', Miriam's Cure name is Cure Clover. Clovers are usually green in colour, as green is Miriam's favourite colour, and they represent good luck, because Miriam is the happiest of the friend group.

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* In ''Fanfic/MapleSugarPrettyCure'', ''Fanfic/MapleSugarPrettyCure'':
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Miriam's Cure name is Cure Clover. Clover and is color coded green. Clovers are usually green in colour, as and green is Miriam's favourite colour, colour.
** Priya's Cure name is Cure Evermore
and they represent good luck, because Miriam is color coded black. Evermore is a reference to Creator/EdgarAllanPoe's Literature/TheRaven, a GothicHorror classic featuring a black bird repeating the happiest of the friend group.
word "Nevermore" thus matching Priya's {{Goth}} personailty.
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* In ''Fanfic/KedaborysElmoreChronicles'', Sybil's stern, straight-laced brother is named '''Bor'''is, because he's a bore.


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* ''Fanfic/CaveDancersPrettyCure'': Gobo and Red's Cure names are Cure Space and Cure Crimson. "Space" refers to "Outer Space", or the human world, where Gobo's uncle Matt lives, and "Crimson" is the name of a shade of red.


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* ''Fanfic/GlitterForceIntoTheGlitterverse'':
** [[Anime/FutariWaPrettyCureSplashStar Mai Mishou]] gets the Glitter name of May Micheline. "Micheline" means "Who is like God", fitting with her aerial theming as Cure Egret/Glitter Dove.
** [[Anime/HappinessChargePrettyCure Hime Shirayuki]] is renamed Jewel Haines. Jewels are frequently worn by princesses, as Hime is Cure/Glitter Princess.
** [[Anime/GoPrincessPrettyCure Haruka Haruno]] is renamed Rosie Ross. "Rosie" is derived from "Rose", the name of a ''flower'', as in Cure ''Flora''.
** [[Anime/MahoGirlsPrecure Kotoha Hanami]] becomes Felicity Hamm. "Felicity" is derived from her Cure name, Cure Felice.
** [[Anime/KiraKiraPrecureALaMode Yukari Kotozume]] becomes Kitty Sachs. Her Cure form is cat-themed.
** [[Anime/HugttoPrettyCure Saaya Yakushiji and Homare Kagayaki]] become Sarah Nightinggale and Star Earhart. Their surnames reference their professions of choice; "Nightinggale" for the famous nurse, Florence Nightinggale, and "Earhart" for the famous pilot, Amelia Earhart.
** [[Anime/StarTwinklePrettyCure Hikaru Hoshina]] becomes Stella Sternberg. "Stella" is derived from the stars, because she's Cure/Glitter Star.
** [[Anime/HealinGoodPrettyCure Nodoka Hanadera]] becomes Gracie Derry. "Gracie" is derived from her Cure name, Cure Grace.
** [[Anime/TropicalRougePrettyCure Manatsu Natsuumi]] becomes Summer Watterson. "Summer" is "natsu" in Japanese, and "Watterson" is a nod to the water of the ocean at the beach.
** [[Anime/DeliciousPartyPrettyCure Yui Nagomi]] becomes Naomi Price. "Naomi" is one letter off from "Nagomi", and "Price" is one letter off from "rice", her favourite food.
** [[Anime/HirogaruSkyPrettyCure Sora Harewataru]] becomes Azura Skystar. Skystar is based on her being from a country in the sky, and "Azura" is derived from "azure", or a shade of blue, because she has blue hair and eyes.


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* ''Fanfic/SkylandersReturnToTheRuin'':
** According to Troll naming customs InUniverse, Crestfeather's name means "weary, but stubborn". Crestfeather is a survivor of war and abuse, and despite her troubled past, she is determined to get closure about her family's disappearance.
** Grease Ire's name combines "grease fire" with "ire", as he's a cooking-themed Fire Skylander with anger issues.


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* In ''Fanfic/MapleSugarPrettyCure'', Miriam's Cure name is Cure Clover. Clovers are usually green in colour, as green is Miriam's favourite colour, and they represent good luck, because Miriam is the happiest of the friend group.
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* In ''Fanfic/TheSunWillComeUpAndTheSeasonsWillChange'', Blanca is an anthropomorphic marshmellow. She is white, and "blanca" is the Spanish word for white. We later meet her son "Shiro", whose name comes from the Japanese word for "white".

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