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'''Beaker''' |
'''Beaker''' |
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Loki-possibly to break. |
Loki-possibly to break. Loki is also the name of a god in Norse mythology. |
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Circe- in Greek mythology, Circe was the beautiful siren who led the sailors to their deaths. |
Circe- in Greek mythology, Circe was the beautiful siren who led the sailors to their deaths. |
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Nervous Subjects-speaks for itself. |
Nervous Subjects-speaks for itself. |
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'''Curious-most likely because they are scientists and so are curious to find things out.''' |
'''Curious-most likely because they are scientists and so are curious to find things out.''' |
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Pascal- meaning Easter/related to Easter. |
Pascal- meaning Easter/related to Easter. There was a French scientist/philosopher named Blaise Pascal (1623-1662). |
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Vidcund- -unknown- |
Vidcund- -unknown- |
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Lazlo-means rules with glory. Also spelled Laszlo. |
Lazlo-means rules with glory. Also spelled Laszlo. There's a Hungarian scientist/philosopher named Ervin Laszlo. |
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'''Loner- because he is on his own at the beginning of the game.''' |
'''Loner- because he is on his own at the beginning of the game.''' |
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'''Grunt as in grunting.''' |
'''Grunt as in grunting.''' |
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General Buzz- his proper name could be Edwin, after Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin (1930- ). Edwin means rich, blessed friend. |
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. |
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Tank- probably a reference to his father being in the Army. |
Tank- probably a reference to his father being in the Army. |
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Ripp- Possibly short for Tripp, meaning traveller. |
Ripp- Possibly short for Tripp, meaning traveller. |
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Revision as of 07:45, 28 October 2008
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.