Strangetown/Onomatology

This is the name etymology for Strangetown.

 Specter- as in ghost Olive- from the olive tree. Peace. Ophelia-meaning uncertain or serpent. Greek

Beaker Loki-possibly to break. Loki is also the name of a god in Norse mythology. Circe- in Greek mythology, Circe was the beautiful siren who led the sailors to their deaths. Nervous Subjects-speaks for itself.

Curious-most likely because they are scientists and so are curious to find things out. Pascal- meaning Easter/related to Easter. There was a French scientist/philosopher named Blaise Pascal (1623-1662). Vidcund- -unknown- Lazlo-means rules with glory. Also spelled Laszlo. There's a Hungarian scientist/philosopher named Ervin Laszlo.

Loner- because he is on his own at the beginning of the game. Ajay-Indian, unconquerable/invincible.

Smith, a common family name. Jenny- a diminutive of Jennifer, meaning white wave. Johnny- a diminutive of John, meaning God has favoured/God is merciful. Jill- short for Gillian, which is the English form of Julia, which is the feminine version of Julian which means downy beard.

Grunt as in grunting. General Buzz- his proper name could be Edwin, after Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin (1930- ). Edwin means rich, blessed friend. The name Buzz also might have something to do with the "buzz cut" haircut that a lot of army recruits get. Tank- probably a reference to his father being in the Army. Ripp- Possibly short for Tripp, meaning traveller. Buck-from the old English nickname, meaning male deer.

 Singles because they are all single. Erin- from Eireann, meaning Ireland. Lola- Diminutive of Dolores, meaning grief. Chloe- Greek, green shoot. Kristen-from Christina/Christian meaning a Christian.