So I was thinking, I can't help but notice that there is a corelation between our last names and our personalities in SL. It's almost as if our last names work as some kind of astrological sign! Not everybody falls neatly into any category but there DOES seem to be trends. For example, in MY experience the following names have yielded the given characteristics:
Midnight - Creative, dedicated, highly social.
Omega - Logical, Technical.
Chaos/Broom - Playful, mischievous.
Fate - Quiet and industrious.
Fairlight - Snarky, clever.
Has anybody else noticed this? Any other names carry certain behavioral trends? Discuss.
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Aimee Weber
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08-06-2005 15:56
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Willow Zander
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08-06-2005 15:57
Zander: Nuts, Fiesty yet Quiet....
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Chip Midnight
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08-06-2005 16:00
Does this mean I have to start being highly social?
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Phoenix Psaltery
Ninja Wizard
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08-06-2005 16:01
Psaltery: superior to all other avies... oops, no, that's Weber. My bad.
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Lordfly Digeridoo
Prim Orchestrator
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08-06-2005 16:05
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FlipperPA Peregrine
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08-06-2005 16:13
Let's not get started on what those with the last name DUCK typically have been, hehe.
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Aimee Weber
The one on the right
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08-06-2005 16:28
Let's not get started on what those with the last name DUCK typically have been, hehe. I KNEW there was one more I forgot under the "Playful, mischievous" category _____________________
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Lianne Marten
Cheese Baron
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08-06-2005 16:39
I think there are only 30 or so Martens left, and i've only ever met one... I doubt very many are active anymore. That means I can make up whatever I want about myself
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wench Phaeton
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08-06-2005 17:23
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Aimee Weber
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08-06-2005 17:29
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Newfie Pendragon
Crusty and proud of it
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08-06-2005 17:40
As there's 660+ family names, I would think that one would need more than a handful of samplings to come to any type of conclusion that wasn't heavily colored by the sampler's own opinions and thoughts on the matter. Having said that though, considering that each player picks their own name, it wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility that one's own personality would factor into their choice.
For example, on initial thought one would think a 'Codesmith' could possibly be of a different personality than a 'Casanova'. - Newfie _____________________
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Khamon Fate
fategardens.net
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08-06-2005 17:48
It is true. At the risk of being branded a dreaded profiler, I've noted that chosen last names clearly indicate the personality and predispositions of the person behind the av.
One thing we have to be careful of though is imposing our personal impression of a name. I might easily jump to the conclusion that anybody named Foo Lake is going to be a disingenuous ass because of an old love affair. What I really need is to meet a few Lakes inworld before I form an opinion of the name. _____________________
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Tren Neva
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08-06-2005 17:55
Can't really say anything about Neva, cause I haven't met another one. So I guess Neva means that I'm better then all of you. Sorry to sound like an elitist, but I don't make the rules
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Aimee Weber
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08-06-2005 18:03
Can't really say anything about Neva, cause I haven't met another one. So I guess Neva means that I'm better then all of you. Sorry to sound like an elitist, but I don't make the rules Hrmmm, Come to think of it I think I have INDEED met another Neva. Your assessment sounds right on the money so far. _____________________
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Aimee Weber
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08-06-2005 18:06
One thing we have to be careful of though is imposing our personal impression of a name. I might easily jump to the conclusion that anybody named Foo Lake is going to be a disingenuous ass because of an old love affair. What I really need is to meet a few Lakes inworld before I form an opinion of the name. Oh totally!! Thats why I bring up astrology. I am just noticing some vague similarities in the people associated with some last names. But in my mind they are far more general than a good-bad judgement. It's more like "tends to like scripting" or "tends to socialize a lot" etc. _____________________
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Smith Peel
Smif v2.0
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08-06-2005 18:11
I can see where this is going.
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Nolan Nash
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08-06-2005 18:13
I have no clue what Nash reveals about me. there are only two of us, and we are quite different.
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Siggy Romulus
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08-06-2005 18:42
Hell my last name was chosen by a dog paw and a slip of the mouse..
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Dnate Mars
Lost
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08-06-2005 18:47
I wonder if the last name was choosen because of the personality of the person. I know I choose Mars as my last name because I like space, and most related space things. So there may be some relation to last names and personalities.
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Newfie Pendragon
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08-06-2005 19:10
Hell my last name was chosen by a dog paw and a slip of the mouse.. That would explain why 'Romulus' tends to mean a personality that barks, has fleas and humps the legs of strangers. - Newfie _____________________
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Cocoanut Koala
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08-06-2005 19:32
As there's 660+ family names, I would think that one would need more than a handful of samplings to come to any type of conclusion that wasn't heavily colored by the sampler's own opinions and thoughts on the matter. Having said that though, considering that each player picks their own name, it wouldn't be outside the realm of possibility that one's own personality would factor into their choice. For example, on initial thought one would think a 'Codesmith' could possibly be of a different personality than a 'Casanova'. - Newfie Yeah, it's sort of like when you go to name your baby: "How about Shannon?" "Oh, God, no, I knew a Shannon in high school who was awful . . . " etc. Very dependant on personal experiences. coco |
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Cocoanut Koala
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08-06-2005 19:34
I have no clue what Nash reveals about me. there are only two of us, and we are quite different. Maybe it indicates that I am just a big old forum bad guy.... Only two??? Then I know both of you! coco P.S. LOL, Denate, when I see your name, I think of candy! |
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Loki Pico
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08-06-2005 19:48
Pico: outgoing, patient, and a twisted sense of humor..
Although not many Pico log in anymore, I did manage to meet most of the remaining names on the "find" menu and I think that we have/had similar traits. I see Lale Pico all the time. Jellin Pico is still around, I think she fits my assessment, but she may jump in and correct me. If anyone remembers Snoopy Pico, he fits the traits. I miss Snoopy, he was always fun to hang out with. It is interesting to see how, or if, people with similar last names respond to each other. A lot of people bemoan having to be forced to pick a last name that will eventually be retired, but I think it is actually a pretty cool and a unique thing. |
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Higbee Protagonist
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08-06-2005 20:03
hehehe cool question Aimee
 I definitely think all of us Protagonists left are exactly that! Protagonists! Usually our antics try to involve the whole SL globe in some fashion and are grand in scale... I don't know Neil very well, but Neph and Taggy definitely fit in that category with me lol It's probably been 100 SL years since I have seen either of them though... I don't know any of the other Protagonists though. Oh and we've all been around for a long damned time lol _____________________
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Cocoanut Koala
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08-06-2005 20:14
Koalas: Whimsical.
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