What's In A Name?

[multiplez]

LJ names. We all have them. We probably think some of them are pretty clever. But to someone who doesn't know your fandom, your LJ handle may not make any sense whatsoever. So I thought I'd ask:

What does your character's LJ name mean, and how did you decide on it?

Since it's my bright idea, I'll start!

multiplez: Well, her name is Z, and she multiplies. I tend to say it like 'multiplex' with a z, which, yes, sounds funny.

swerval_zero: Her name is Zero! Zero doesn't always use actual words, preferring instead words she makes up herself. I tend to tone this down at FH because a lot of people don't get it. 'Swerval' is a Zero-speak adjective, meaning something like 'awesome' or 'cool.'

screwyoumarvel: In the recent Marvel Crossover Event Civil War (tm) (yes they really trademarked 'Civil War') Steve got killed. So, screw you, Marvel. It gives me vindictive glee to type his username every time I sign in. :D

Comments

[repeterpetrelli.livejournal.com]

notstakedyet when the game started it was common to pick names that were variations on "not [blank] yet" to indicate the character's age. I originally apped Angelus, so he was notsouledyet. He then got souled and needed a rename, and oatmanspatient suggested notstakedyet, which amused me on many levels.

willbedone was suggested by soldtoarmenians when I couldn't think of a good name for Willow. It refers to how she did a Will be Done spell to get here. Plus there's the Will/Willow connection with her name.

repeterpetrelli is from the way Heroes fandom sometimes refers to Peter as a RePeter since his power is to copy other powers. I am stunned I was able to snag this name. I am likewise stunned that I was able to grab the username that I did for the Petrelli family, but I shall stay mum on that so as not to spoil the surprise 8)