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** Once you get down to it, the entire cast fits in some way or another. The main character is named Ruby Rose, and is associated with [[ColorMotif red]] and [[FlowerMotif roses]]. Weiss Schnee literally translates to [[Literature/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs Snow White]] in German, [[FairytaleMotifs which she is themed around]]. Blake is a first name generally [[TomboyishName given to boys]] that means "black" in Old English, also alluding to her ColorMotif; in addition, her last name Belladonna refers to the the Creator/{{Disney}} adaptation of ''Disney/BeautyAndTheBeast''. Finally, Yang Xiao Long translates to roughly "Small Sun Dragon" in Chinese, hinting at both her ColorMotif (again) and her [[PlayingWithFire fire-based abilities]]. And that's just the main cast.

** Pyrrha Nikos' surname translates to "victor of the people", referencing her status as TheAce and her compassion for those weaker than her. (Her first name means 'flame-colored', and [[PropheticName predicts]] her [[SignificantGreenEyedRedhead bright red hair]].) Pyrrha is also said to be the name Achilles takes when he crossdresses to hide. [[spoiler:[[AchillesHeel She is also struck down the same way Achilles is]].]]

* ''WebVideo/CriticalRole'': The name of the sentient sword "Craven Edge" is an anagram of "Vecna Greed". As if it could get any more obvious that this weapon is bad news!

** [[BigBad Charlie]], of [[Series/CharliesAngels Charlie's Archons]] has evoked a large number of fictional and real life Charlies and Charleses. [[spoiler: Very few, however, were expecting his appearance to be based on [[Charlie Brown]].

* Leonard Church of ''[[Machinima/RedVsBlue Red vs. Blue]]''. Means nothing at first, but in ''Reconstruction'', [[spoiler:after Church is revealed to be an [=AI=], we hear the Director of Project Freelancer narrate an EpilogueLetter about how all [=AIs=] are based off of a human mind. He then signs off with his own name, [[MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate Doctor]] Leonard Church.]]

* ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'''s Nora Valkyrie is a BloodKnight ActionGirl, as befits her Viking surname. Nora is also the name that Thor, the God of Thunder, takes up when he attempts to get back his legendary hammer.

** Once you get down to it, the entire cast fits in some way or another. The main character is named Ruby Rose, and is associated with [[ColorMotif red]] and [[FlowerMotif roses]]. Weiss Schnee literally translates to [[Literature/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs Snow White]] in German, [[FairytaleMotifs which she is themed around]]. Blake is a first name generally [[TomboyishName given to boys]] that means "black" in Old English, also alluding to her ColorMotif; in addition, her last name Belladonna refers to the the Creator/{{Disney}} adaptation of ''Disney/BeautyAndTheBeast''. Finally, Yang Xiao Long translates to roughly "Small Sun Dragon" in Chinese, hinting at both her ColorMotif (again) and her [[PlayingWithFire fire-based abilities]]. And that's just the main cast!

* Every character in ''[[http://www.bitmapworld.com Bitmap World]]'' has a meaningful name.

* The main character's name in ''[[http://www.webtoonlive.com/description/My+Heart+is+Beating/ My Heart Is Beating]]'' is Bae Sugu, "Sugu" is Korean for WaterPolo which is what the comic is centred on. It gets lampshaded repeatedly and subverted as he can't even swim.

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[[caption-width-right:340:The goblin on the left is called 'Complains-About-Names'.]]

* Virtually everyone on ''{{Earthsong}}'' has a MeaningfulName, thanks to Nanashi, who named them this way on purpose. Consider for a moment that Nanashi means 'No-Name' and you'll see why.

* One of the main characters of ''Webcomic/{{Shadowgirls}}'' is a Deep One hybrid named [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charon_%28mythology%29 Charon]]. In Graeco-Roman mythology, Charon was the ferryman who carried newly deceased souls across the rivers Styx and Acheron in Hades. He also appears in Dante's ''[[TheDivineComedy Inferno]]''. Whether or not this name has any relevance in ''Shadowgirls'' remains to be seen.

* Clifford of ''Webcomic/WildeLife'' is a ginger werewolf. In other words, he turns into a [[Literature/CliffordTheBigRedDog big red dog.]]

* ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'''s Nora Valkyrie is a BloodKnight ActionGirl, as befits her Viking surname.
** Pyrrha Nikos' surname translates to "victor of the people", referencing her status as TheAce and her compassion for those weaker than her. (Her first name means 'flame-colored', and [[PropheticName predicts]] her [[SignificantGreenEyedRedhead bright red hair]].)

* In ''Webcomic/{{Erfworld}}'' all the names are meaningful and/or [[PunnyName puns]]:
** [[BigBad Lord Stanley's]] Foolamancer (Erfworld's version of an Illusionist) is named Jack Snipe, which is also the name of a bird primarily known for being well camouflaged, and therefore, difficult to see.

* Some of the ''GaiaOnline'' labtechs have meaningful ''numbers''. 247 was a workaholic (to the point where he actually got a cot for his office so he could be there [[DontExplainTheJoke 24/7]]), 101 was [[{{Subject101}} not very intelligent]] for a professional scientist, and [[ThirteenIsUnlucky 013]] was killed off at the beginning, among others.
* Common with the ''{{Protectors of the Plot Continuum}}'', especially as many agents are {{Only Known by Their Nickname}}. ShoutOut names are common, and some agents are from continua where symbolic or prophetic (such as with [[TheLordOfTheRings Tolkienverse elves']] mother-names) names are widespread.

** Once you get down to it, the entire cast fits in some way or another. The main character is named Ruby Rose, and is associated with [[ColorMotif red]] and [[FlowerMotif roses]]. Weiss Schnee literally translates to [[Literature/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs Snow White]] in German, [[FairytaleMotifs which she is themed around]]. Blake is a first name generally [[TomboyishName given to boys]] that means "black" in Old English, also alluding to her ColorMotif; in addition, her last name Belladonna refers to the the {{Disney}} adaptation of ''Disney/BeautyAndTheBeast''. Finally, Yang Xiao Long translates to roughly "Small Sun Dragon" in Chinese, hinting at both her ColorMotif (again) and her [[PlayingWithFire fire-based abilities]]. And that's just the main cast!

* Leonard Church of ''[[RedVsBlue Red vs. Blue]]''. Means nothing at first, but in ''Reconstruction'', [[spoiler:after Church is revealed to be an [=AI=], we hear the Director of Project Freelancer narrate an EpilogueLetter about how all [=AIs=] are based off of a human mind. He then signs off with his own name, [[MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate Doctor]] Leonard Church.]]

* Dr. Upsetrose of GarnetAndGure is a mad scientist who, in his appearance in [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOLlMDkVEWc&feature=plcp Super Effective]], furiously declares how "upset" he is.

* ''Webcomic/TowerOfGod'': Akryung means evil spirit. The character of the same name slaughtered over a hundred people and acts like he isn't even present.

** Experiment XI0014101's alternative name "Marigold" is rather fitting in that it is a sunny flower and that she is known for her rather sunny personality. Floral symbolism wise, it serves as an IronicName, as marigolds tend to symbolize grief or sorrow.

** Speaking of the Kids, both Striders are examples for being TheStoic in their respective teams, as in "take it in stride". Jake Englis is an InUniverse example, being named after [[BigBad Lord English]]. [[spoiler: Lord English, in turn, is [[StableTimeLoop named after Jake English]].]]