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Name for female archer hero...

Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
edited May 2010 in Costumes and Concepts
Ugh; I know I don't wanna be one of those people that rely heavily on other people's creativity, but my brain just can't seem to get its gears moving. I've been working over the concept of a Archery main hero. I had wanted her to be somehow related to the eternal essence of the hunt, either as some sort of native from "The Happy Hunting Grounds" or "Beastlands" (an homage to the old Planescape setting). I've tried looking up mythology and various thesaurus resources, trying to find words relating to hunting, stalking, archery, etc.

The only name that's sticking, so far, has been "Feather" which is an homage to the Black Company, sort of. However, I don't want the misconception of bird or winged themes. I want this character to use swinging as her primary travel, perhaps acrobatics down the road. (Mostly because I want to keep a quiver on her back instead of wings, since I cannot have both.)

Anyway, any help with names would be great. I don't really have a reward other than kudos. :) I just need something good enough to keep my interest and help enjoy the character most. :) Thanks!
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Cupidess, Pointer and there are also some female gods that are hunters.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Artemis would fit the concept, and Athena would work too. As would Amazon.

    Are you thinking of it being her actual name or just her super hero handle?

    More native style names could be like Feather Bow, Wind Hunter.

    Or something not relating to hunting at all that has significant meaning in other ways. You were born and laid upon a homemade bed and the first thing you did was grab a handful of moss and stick it in your mouth as you were flailing around, from that day forth your parents named you Moss.

    Divine. Mythological ancient Roman divinity Diana was noted for beauty and swiftness; often depicted as a huntress. Names derived from Diana are : Di, Diahann, Diahna, Diandra, Diane, Diannah, Dianne, Dyana, Dyann, Dyanna. Source : http://www.daystogo.com/baby-names/beauty.asp

    You could also use names of predatory animals : wolf, cougar, fox, panther, eagle, etc...

    Brave Women Warrior of Greek Myth : An Amazon Roster
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Quiver

    Bam I just blew your mind!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Female archers always make me think of the Amazons. Lots of good names there. Here are a few:
    Aete 'mighty' or 'eagle'
    Andromache 'man fighter'
    Klymene 'famous might'
    Lykopis 'she wolf'
    Prothoe 'first in might'
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Hmm, that's some good food for thought. Keep feeding me! :) Thank you for your suggestions.

    There is one reason, however, that I won't choose Diana, and that's because it is Wonder Woman's name. A lot of her Amazon sisters had names of Greek goddesses. The bummer here is that I can think of a ton of MALE names, but I wanted to mix it up a bit, since I currently have one female and four male characters.

    I'm not sure what animals befit an archery theme. A lot can fit the hunting theme, but it's tough envisioning such a beast using ranged attacks to kill. A melee character might better suggest such a creature. (I do plan on perhaps having Dual Blade or other Martial Art secondary powers for her to use.)

    I suppose it is not impossible for her origins to be Native American in nature. Perhaps possessed/gifted by one of their mythological spirits. Of course, I hope to have it translated into a more modern look and scheme. The new "hunt" is to bring down the cunning and elusive criminal prey.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Female stereotype color + most famous archer superhero = "Pink Arrow"
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Alright no love for Quiver that's ok I'm not taking it personally. Ok Native American archer woman, hmmm... I got it Light Feather! or conversely Shadow Feather.


    No? How about Moon Arrow or Hunting dove.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Artemis was the greek goddess of the hunt, often depicted with a bow...
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Well, there's Moonbow... Always liked that name but didn't end up using it...


    But Im not sure I could resist adding at least one Toxic power, then call her...


    Wait for it...


    Bowtox!

    :D
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Huntress...
    Shaftress...
    Lady Longbow
    Miss Hawkeye..
    Trixie Shot..
    Quiver Queen
    (AnyColor) Arrowes
    ....
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    *Groan* to "Bowtox" XD

    I think "Shaftress" might be interpreted in less-than-glowing ways...

    Still trying to hit the Name-Bullseye, as it were. No, not gonna use Bullseye. (It's taken and sounds male, anyway.) :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Right now, the name "Sable" appeals to me. However, it is also the name of some WWE Diva, and I'm not sure how I feel about that yet.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    I like Sable... Very sleek and seductive...

    Maybe a more archery oriented animal, like a bird...

    How about Swallow! (on second thought, no...)

    I know! Robin! (oops... Scratch that...)

    Oh! Hawkwom... Ah nevermind....



    I like Sable....
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    The Straightened Arrow (Straight and Narrow)
    Woman Hood (Womanhood / Robin Hood)
    Nocked and Loaded (Locked and Loaded)

    And as for more serious names...

    Ballista
    Lady Fletch
    Lil Longbow
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Rhyatt wrote:
    Well, there's Moonbow... Always liked that name but didn't end up using it...


    But Im not sure I could resist adding at least one Toxic power, then call her...


    Wait for it...


    Bowtox!

    :D

    lol that is golden :D how's about Lady shaft?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    Another name I've been considering is "Eden" which might fit a nature/plant theme, but on a more mystical flavor. I am not sure if archery fits, but it's closest thing to it, besides some sorcery powers. Picking up the plant costume set might make sense too. She would certainly have the concept of a protective spirit or chosen guardian of nature.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    ...In further pondering, I think saving "Eden" for her sister, perhaps, may be a better idea. Eden would focus on a shamanic theme, primarily Celestial powers with some Sorcery. Her sister (the Archery hero) would embody the hunter, predator, and fierceness of nature, while Eden is the protective, nurturing, and invigorating side. However, I really want to use the Ravenbeak Eye Accessory costume piece as part of the outfit, so...still trying to make it all tie together.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited April 2010
    And so, after all this trouble, I decided to just go with "Bird of Prey" and see how it goes. Thanks for everyone's suggestions!
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Artemis , as another player suggested, would be a good name for her. Artemis was the Greek Goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity, fertility, young girls and disease in women. She was often depcited as carrying a bow and arrows. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    The Fletcher
    The Fletcheress
    The Boyer
    The Boyeress
    Longbow
    Ballista
    Popinjay
    Popingo

    I like Artemis, but you could go with Selene, Dianna, Artume, or Hecate too.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Posts: 1,156,071 Arc User
    edited May 2010
    Eve. Eve and Eden would be great names for a pair of sisters.
    Edit: whoops, I'm too late.

    But mostly I'm posting because I wanted to share my rage that my best female archer name is prohibited by the editor. Marksman Girl.
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