Names from Hunger Games

lyzabeth · November 2011

This mo'freaking book is awesome. Will it name the next generation of children? I wouldn't mind having a lot of Katniss' running around.

Anyone have names from this book they would use?

Names I like...

Girls

Prim(rose)

Katniss (obvs)

Johanna

Cecelia

Cinna (I know he's a guy but I like it better for a girl)

Posy

Rue

Hazelle

Delly

Clove

Cresseda

Boys

Gale

Seneca

Ceasar

HannahO28 · November 2011

I don't see Katniss spiking in popularity, even if the character is awesome (though I could be wrong).

I could see Rue, Gale and Primrose spiking. Maybe it's just because I personally like those names and Katniss just...doesn't sound great (isn't there a line in the beginning of the first book where she says that?). I think people have to like the name in addition to liking the character to actually use the name, and I just can't see the appeal of the name Katniss

CPhillz · November 2011

HannahO28:
I don't see Katniss spiking in popularity, even if the character is awesome (though I could be wrong).
I could see Rue, Gale and Primrose spiking. Maybe it's just because I personally like those names and Katniss just...doesn't sound great (isn't there a line in the beginning of the first book where she says that?). I think people have to like the name in addition to liking the character to actually use the name, and I just can't see the appeal of the name Katniss

This. Katniss sounds too...harsh. I just hear the word "hiss" when I say it. Not a pretty name. I could see Gale, Rue, and Primrose though!!

dogsfornow · November 2011

I had a student who went by Rue. It was short for Rutendo though, a traditional name in her country.

Keri Marie · November 2011

Love Rue!

lyzabeth · November 2011

dogsfornow:
I had a student who went by Rue. It was short for Rutendo though, a traditional name in her country.

We call my sister, Rue. Short for Ruth, which can apparently be made shorter. I love it as a nickname.

BFab11 · November 2011

I think the name Rue is beautiful and sweet, but can't get past the meaning. I keep wanting to put it on my list but I can't name my kid "regret".

BFab11 · November 2011

Oh I also love Gale but wouldn't use it for a boy because of Gail. I think it has an awesome, strong, masculine meaning but it sounds like a girl's name so I can't get on board with it.

Heartcease · November 2011

I've always loved Gale for a boy, I just think it's a cool name. But as it was the name of one of my Aunt's ex-husbands, I don't think it would be appreciated. And husband hated it (like most of my names hehe).

ycristina84 · November 2011

I love some of the names in HG! But, to me, Katniss is the worst name I've ever seen. It sounds like "Cat Piss". No thanks.

We are planning on using Galen as a middle name, and the nn Gale is making me consider it as a first name. I love it!

I also adore Rue and Prim.

emsumm · November 2011

I love Rue. I think of Meadow Rue, though, not rue like "rue the day."

alohamora · November 2011

You forgot Peeta!

Love Cecelia/Cecilia. Rue is ok. I don't like Katniss (partly because, ultimately, I did not like the character...but that's a debate for a different topic.)

GR8TDANEMOM · November 2011

my dog is Posey. After the Giants Pitcher though, I was all excited when I saw it in the book though!

KittyMarie219 · November 2011

I've never read these books, although I've heard they are awesome, but these are some of the most messed up names I've ever heard in my life. Its hard to believe that most of them aren't made up.

The only one I like is Seneca, and I think its horrible that the author is using that as a boys' name.

ObLaDi · November 2011

I The Hunger Games!

I also wanted to get a mention in for Octavia.

cloud9climber · November 2011

Katniss was actually the number one searched name on this one baby site I was on yesterday.

I'm working on this movie right now so the name Katniss is starting to sound like a normal name to me. My boss told me I should name our baby Katniss Seraphina. Ha!

meenda7 · November 2011

You forgot Peeta (m)

aimee1899 · November 2011

I read the sample that nook provides and now I'm hooked. I haven't bought the series yet because I think I may be getting it for Xmas.

Seneca holds a special place in my heart. It is the name of the lake I grew up on and one of the local Native American populations. I could totally see this on a male.

If anyone ever catches the SNL skits about Laurence Welk and the girls from the Finger Lakes...Seneca Lake is one of the biggest ones.

Blueyed228 · November 2011

You also forgot Effie.

Effie is my nieces name. Its a traditional name in our culture (Greek) and I had never heard it used outside of that before. Its her nn, her real name is really traditional Greek (Eleftheria).

naflmj · November 2011

I can't imagine Katniss becoming popular. I think Cecelia is nice, plan to name my daughter Hazel and think Posy is a cute nn but not a full name. Gale is OK.

lyzabeth · November 2011

fitzpemberley:
You forgot Peeta!
Love Cecelia/Cecilia. Rue is ok. I don't like Katniss (partly because, ultimately, I did not like the character...but that's a debate for a different topic.)

I didn't forget Peeta, I just put up the names I like. I don't like the name Peeta. Would you use it? As much as I like the book, the idea of people naming their kids Peeta makes me cringe.

Also, am I the only one on here who likes Katniss? *the cheese stands alone*

lyzabeth · November 2011

cloud9climber:
Katniss was actually the number one searched name on this one baby site I was on yesterday.
I'm working on this movie right now so the name Katniss is starting to sound like a normal name to me. My boss told me I should name our baby Katniss Seraphina. Ha!

ZOMG you are working on the movie? It looks amazeballs! And I'll support you in the name Katniss Seraphina!

lyzabeth · November 2011

Blueyed228:
You also forgot Effie.

Effie is my nieces name. Its a traditional name in our culture (Greek) and I had never heard it used outside of that before. Its her nn, her real name is really traditional Greek (Eleftheria).

I didn't forget, I just put up the names I like. And in and of itself Effie is a great nn/name, but the character of Effie is too horrible for me.

lyzabeth · November 2011

KittyMarie219:
I've never read these books, although I've heard they are awesome, but these are some of the most messed up names I've ever heard in my life. Its hard to believe that most of them aren't made up.
The only one I like is Seneca, and I think its horrible that the author is using that as a boys' name.

Um, Seneca *IS* a boys name. It's Roman. A statesman. Also the name of a native American nation and language.

Blueyed228 · November 2011

lyzabeth:
Blueyed228:

You also forgot Effie.

Effie is my nieces name. Its a traditional name in our culture (Greek) and I had never heard it used outside of that before. Its her nn, her real name is really traditional Greek (Eleftheria).

I didn't forget, I just put up the names I like. And in and of itself Effie is a great nn/name, but the character of Effie is too horrible for me.

I agree with this, lol.

When I was telling my sister about it, she asked what the character was like. I was like, umm, she is a little difficult, lol.

Harper'smom · November 2011

I know a little Rue. Perhaps this is where the name came from.

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