What would you name him?

[Dark Remnant]

OK so as we all know the main character for FF Versus XIII is yet to be named by SE so what I want to know is that if it were 100% your decision and nobody else's as to what his name would be...what would you name him and why?

[Naunen]

I'd name him Sky.

[Dark Remnant]

Why Sky?

I'd name him Somnus because out of all the speculated names I think that suits him best.

[Naunen]

It seems like a deep name. The Nomura Final Fantasy's have weather names. Cloud, Squall, and Tidus (sunshine), so why not? The sky can either be blue, grey, and black. The sky's unaffected by weather but we think so because we see things go over it.

[Dark Remnant]

I think the weather/elements type theme for names should be left out for this one, it's just getting old now.

[Naunen]

They didn't leave out Lightning. o.o

[Dark Remnant]

That doesn't mean I agree with the name plus it could be changed at any time as SE have said before.

[Naunen]

That doesn't mean I agree with the name plus it could be changed at any time as SE have said before.

----I don't agree with Somnus either. Besides, wouldn't it be Nomura's final Final Fantasy compilation?

[Dark Remnant]

Apparently so, I still think that going along with the weather/elements theme is a bad idea for this particular game as it seems a complete opposite to FFXIII.

[Naunen]

What else kinda name would suit the guy? I'd still say Sky 'cause that name's technically not used by a Final Fantasy yet. But that's only an opinion and I'm simply answering the thread with my own decision.

[Dark Vincent]

Lol Maybe I'm reading it wrong but... why do you make a thread asking for opinions if you don't accept them? D: Sky is cool, Somnus is also cool. Since it's a spin-off of the main series (like X-2, Tactics, Crisis Core, Dirge of Cerberus, etc.) I wouldn't discard the possibility of having an unrelated name (though Zack did have Fair as his last name, which is a reference to weather) but it's not completely ruled out either. As for my opinion, something related to Gray/Silver/Argentum, maybe Gray itself could be the name, or Grey. :)

[Sean Eats Airplane]

I'd sayaHe should be named MisterMan

[Maiya]

Well... Actually, I'd call him Sutomu Agito. I think that's how you would spell Storm in Romanji, but I'm not sure. The name has just stuck with me. Yeah, I know Agito is the name for the cellphone game, but I thought it sounded good with him. Though, I wouldn't like for his name to be Storm in English, I still like how it's pronounced in Japanese.

[Whiplash]

I'd call him Othello seeing as Nomura's calling this game a Shakespearean tragedy.

[Naunen]

Let's see... Cloud has some fuzzy memory and a rather clouded mind; Squall is a short-lived sudden storm and the guy does freak out at people just like that depending on situations, Tidus is a bright outgoing guy and his colours (blue and yellow) show cheeriness so he's like the sunshine on blue skies; and... *looks at Versus guy* We don't know much about him except that he at the moment is wearing black, has silver hair, and his eyes change colour but it doesn't change him. That's my full reason for the name Sky. The sky's always there, clouds go over it, it changes colours depending on the sun and stars but if it weren't for the things we see it'd actually be space-black. Hmmm...

[Patsie]

I call forth the name Spatula for him.


But what you said, Naunen, Sky is a pretty good name. The sky do change colours a lot. On sun sets it gives out indigo, orange etc colours. Pretty good..

[Naunen]

Spatula. :cunning:

Soldier: Oh noes!! It's teh Spatula! Ruuuun for yo' lives!!!
Versus guy: o.O

[Patsie]

I suggest for you to name him Spatula in your comic. :cunning:

[Naunen]

Nah, I don't wanna give him a name in my comic.

[Maiya]

Wow. You really do have a good reason for naming him Sky. But say you put his name into Japanese. Would you have his named be translated as Sora or still Sky , like as Sukai? Or something like that... Aha, I have nothing to back up the name I chose for him, but I stick by it anyway.

[Naunen]

Wow. You really do have a good reason for naming him Sky. But say you put his name into Japanese. Would you have his named be translated as Sora or still Sky , like as Sukai? Or something like that... Aha, I have nothing to back up the name I chose for him, but I stick by it anyway.

----Not like Cloud was called Kumo but more Kuraudo.

[Whiplash]

It would've been cool if Squall had been called Mijikai-kaze though :cunning:

[Maiya]

It would've been cool if Squall had been called Mijikai-kaze though :cunning:

Haha. Where'd you get that from?

[Whiplash]

Mijikai = short
Kaze = wind

I couldnt remember the word for 'strong' or 'harsh'.

[Maiya]

Ah, makes sense. Though, if they did name him Mijikai-kaze. I think I'd laugh. Mijikai always sounded funny to me in Japanese class.

[Naunen]

Ah, makes sense. Though, if they did name him Mijikai-kaze. I think I'd laugh. Mijikai always sounded funny to me in Japanese class.

----Oh! Here I thought you were in Japan. o.o

[Maiya]

----Oh! Here I thought you were in Japan. o.o

Haha! I wish! But I am going to Japan in the summer of 2008. Don't think that counts as living in Japan, but close enough. Off topic a bit, but I also think Somnus would be a cool name for the king. But I wonder is he a king or a prince?

[Naunen]

He's a prince. He's part of the king's lineage and the last heir to the throne. Quite young from the looks to be a king. I think Somnus sounds too much like a clairvoyant named him. O.o

[Whiplash]

He's a prince. He's part of the king's lineage and the last heir to the throne. Quite young from the looks to be a king.

James VI of Scotland was about 10 when he was crowned. I can't remember his exact age but he was pretty much a kid.

Which throws in the possibility of a power hungr regent :cunning:

[Maiya]

He's a prince. He's part of the king's lineage and the last heir to the throne. Quite young from the looks to be a king. I think Somnus sounds too much like a clairvoyant named him. O.o

But don't they call him a king in the song? Also, does it matter how old you are to be a king? I mean he is the last? So, wouldn't that make him king? Nergh, yeah I guess so, I think I'm just going on names, because of how good it sounds. Well, whatever SE chooses, I'm sure it'll be good. They always think of names that suit the character.

[Naunen]

James VI of Scotland was about 10 when he was crowned. I can't remember his exact age but he was pretty much a kid.

Which throws in the possibility of a power hungr regent :cunning:

----I'm thinking it'd be different for his kingdom. He's the crown prince. =D I read in a magazine and interview that he is not the king but a part of the king's lineage and he is the last heir to the throne. In that order.

[Whiplash]

I'm not disputing that he's not the king, I was just pointing out one of many historical examples that proved age is irrelevant to being a king.

[Maiya]

Well, I hope he is called a prince. I was thinking about if he was considered a prince or king. Realized that he sounded to awkward to be recognized as a king. Like King Sky or King Somnus. Prince Sky or something along those lines sounds much better. And I think I learned about King James VI. But how would I know, I'm not that educated! Well, somewhat, just not to fond of history.

[Naunen]

I guess it's just regional differences I was thinking. O.o

[Whiplash]

And I think I learned about King James VI.

You may have, he's better known as King James I of England, first of the Stuarts and successor to Queen Elizabeth I. It was his son, Charles I, that was king when the civil war happened.

Completely off topic but eh.

[Maiya]

Ah... Yeah I have learned about him, but yeah off topic. Way off topic. So, Whiplash, were you the one who said Somnus would be a good name for the king/prince?

[Whiplash]

No, I wanted him to be called Othello.

[Maiya]

Oh. Othello, huh? I wonder if they'll actually consider names from literature. I'd laugh if they decide to call him Hamlet.

[Naunen]

Or Julius Caesar. :shifty: That military-type rule I forgot the name to. Oh wait, he ruled an Empire.

[Maiya]

Urk... Watch he's named like King James XIII. Because you know there are plenty of King James and Williams out there.

[Naunen]

And a whole lotta Roman numerals. I wonder how he got to be the last heir. You'd think he's got siblings or some family left in the city.

[Maiya]

Maybe they were killed off? I could imagine him having and older sibling. Watch his name is like King Storm XXXXXIII or something...

[Dark Vincent]

Tidus is a bright outgoing guy and his colours (blue and yellow) show cheeriness so he's like the sunshine on blue skies;
Isn't Tidus related to Tidal? Like... the big blue wave also known as Tsunami? o.o Where did people get this Sunshine from?

Othello would be funny 8D~ I remember reading that about 7 years ago. He could be Romeo, and the chick from the TGS trailer would be Juliet. Not overused at all

[Patsie]

I believe tidus in Japanese is the shinny sun thing...

[Dark Vincent]

I believe tidus in Japanese is the shinny sun thing...Sunshine in Japanese is Nikkoo or something o.o

[Tina]

Yeah it is, it could also be alotta other words.

I heard Tidus is "Sun" in Latin.

Sky seems deep, but it sounds way too homo in Japanese for such a hawt guy -sorry- It cant sound japanese either cuz that would just not fit the setting of the story.
I like "Divine"
ROFLMAO

[Dark Vincent]

Yeah it is, it could also be alotta other words.

I heard Tidus is "Sun" in Latin.

Sky seems deep, but it sounds way too homo in Japanese for such a hawt guy -sorry- It cant sound japanese either cuz that would just not fit the setting of the story.
I like "Divine"
ROFLMAOTidus is Wave in latin. Sol (or Solaris, I forget) is Sun in Latin.

EDIT: Actually nvm Tidus is not wave in latin. Some person on some forum said Tidus is old japanese for sun, but that has as much credibility as me saying Tidus is wave in latin. The Japanese/English dictionary didn't have a meaning for Tidus, I can't find it anywhere either.

[Terros]

I like Alexander, however that name is already used by a summon...so i would go with Night, or Storm (I like storm.).

[Dark Vincent]

Noir (pronunciation "Noah") X) I wouldn't be surprised if they used a summon's name for the character though. It has happened before :)
Btw finally found the meaning for Tidus. 'Tiida' is an okinawan word for Sun. And Yuna is okinawan for Night.

[Whiplash]

Noir (pronunciation "Noah") X) I wouldn't be surprised if they used a summon's name for the character though. It has happened before :)
Btw finally found the meaning for Tidus. 'Tiida' is an okinawan word for Sun. And Yuna is okinawan for Night.

Damn you, I was JUST about to say that!

I was so happy to have a chance to show off :(

[Tina]

SERIOUSLY?

XD

Nice find. My friend lied to me!

[Dark Vincent]

Damn you, I was JUST about to say that!

I was so happy to have a chance to show off :(Hahaha I win an internet cookie ^_^

[Kitmitsu]

Didn't we have a huge thread dedicated to what his name could be a while ago? And it got closed because it was just pages and pages of people suggesting random names with no reason :rolleyes:. Impress me and this topic stays open.

[Kätharina]

His name should be something emo!
Fit's the overly dramatic expression he holds. :cookie:

[Whiplash]

Didn't we have a huge thread dedicated to what his name could be a while ago? And it got closed because it was just pages and pages of people suggesting random names with no reason :rolleyes:. Impress me and this topic stays open.

What would you name him, Kit?

[Ultima Star]

Isn't Tidus related to Tidal? Like... the big blue wave also known as Tsunami? o.o Where did people get this Sunshine from?

Othello would be funny 8D~ I remember reading that about 7 years ago. He could be Romeo, and the chick from the TGS trailer would be Juliet. Not overused at all

O_o no..not Romeo..I dont see Stormy as Romeo..tohugh..now that you say Othello then his naem could be Hamlet whoo knows..either way the story is based on that play if I'm right :cunning:

I like Alexander, however that name is already used by a summon...so i would go with Night, or Storm (I like storm.).

Alexander sounds like the name of a king yeah ^_^ I would even like a name like Krad lol read it bacwards and it means 'dark' lol. I'd also like Storm..suits him..a lot.

Noir (pronunciation "Noah") X) I wouldn't be surprised if they used a summon's name for the character though. It has happened before :)
Btw finally found the meaning for Tidus. 'Tiida' is an okinawan word for Sun. And Yuna is okinawan for Night.

D= I was thiking of that name too..<_<

Well the only thing I'm actually sure about is that his name is going to be something realted to the words 'dark' and 'black' Noir means black in..I forgot if it was French or German O_o well then if it wa sNoir it could work too..I dont disliek that name heh.
But yeah..for sure..his name has to be something related to darkness ..in any kind of language.

[Dark Vincent]

Trevas is Darkness in Portuguese.
Noir is dark (and night) in French.

[Whiplash]

Strewthit'spitchasblackouthere is Australian for 'dark' :cunning:

[Ultima Star]

^t hat made me laugh.
<Um then also Trevas sounds good :cunning: also the name of a King see? Trevas, Noir..they sound good :)
Also...Yoru..I think Yoru is night in japanese..now..I have to find 'dark' and 'black' in japanese heh

[Whiplash]

Black is kuroi, and I think that doubles as dark.

[Ringlets]

Who said Somnus? The vBulletin layout style? SE is making the game on what this forum says!

I think a cool name would be something Japanese, but as i speak none, i cant think of any recommendations. Like others have suggested, maybe a Japanese translation of a very dark weather form like fog or storm...

[Dark Remnant]

Somnus has been a speculated name for a while, it was the name of a giant who slept all the time or some shit. I can't really remember.

[Ringlets]

According to Wiki, Somnus (known as Hypnos) is the personification of sleep (who's half brother is death 0_o ). I can see how that would fit in with the whole idea of him always sat half sleeping in the trailers, but surely the idea of Greek Mythology in an FF would be more apparent in the earlier trailers.

[Dark Remnant]

Well I knew is was something to do with sleep, that's why it's been a speculated name for a while, because we see the character seemingly asleep in the trailers.

[Ringlets]

Apart from when he's impaling people with one of his many swords. Still, i personally wouldn't like sleep to be one of the themes a character is based on.

[Dark Vincent]

Coincidently one of Yoko Shimomura (FFvsXIII composer) most famous work is called "Somnia Memoria" (Parasite Eve's theme) XD I don't think it's related, just a curiosity

[deceptacon]

Trevas is Darkness in Portuguese.
Noir is dark (and night) in French.

i thought night in french was soir ?

[Dark Vincent]

i thought night in french was soir ?It is. But soir is more used like English-speakers use evening (which is night anyways lol). Nuit is also night. Noir is just dark/black, my bad.

[Ultima Star]

I knew it was black hehe..now..how do you say black in..erm..german? I have to find that

[Kätharina]

schwarz is german for black, it also means night.
Damn my german heritage xD

[Terros]

How bout Drømme it's danish for dream.

[Dark Vincent]

*Inserts obligatory "Call him Nigga" joke*

No offense to black people XP

[Naunen]

@Kitmitsu: "What would you name him" and "what his name could be" are two different questions. :shifty: *still holds onto Sky for a name as it's my answer to the thread*

[Terros]

I think along with the theme of bond, sleep and dreams could definately be linked. So that why I think his name might have something to do with sleep or dreams in some way.

[Maiya]

@Kitmitsu: "What would you name him" and "what his name could be" are two different questions. :shifty: *still holds onto Sky for a name as it's my answer to the thread*

Same here -Still holds onto Sutomu Agito as his name- No real reason behind it, just think it fits him. Urgh... Storm in Japanese is Arashi... Not the best name for him. Doesn't even sound like a good name for him...

[Terros]

They didn't call Cloud differently in japanese (they still called him "Cloud" or rather "Clou-dou" in the movie). So he still might be Storm even in japanese.

[Maiya]

They didn't call Cloud differently in japanese (they still called him "Cloud" or rather "Clou-dou" in the movie). So he still might be Storm even in japanese.

Right. Which is exactly why I decide to call him Storm, but Sutomu in Japanese instead. I was just saying the actual Japanese word, Arashi, didn't fit him. So, if they do choose the name Storm for him, I'll be happy. Think he'll have a last name?

[Terros]

It hasn't been revealed yet, I think Storm might be more of nickname. When watching the trailers, I got the idea that he is called "Storm" because his feelings/thoughts are storming about.

[Maiya]

Well, if his feelings and thoughts are storming about-he sure does know how to not show them. Straight face throughout the whole trailer.

[Terros]

Yes, except when he's thinking. (The seen with him sleeping/thinking on the throne) You don't have to a have dramatic expression on the outside, to have inner turmoil. This is true for a lot of people.

[Maiya]

True. Though often, people talk to close ones about their feelings (I think). Ya think Storm is confused? I don't think he is... Seems like he's just simply thinking. (Is this considered off topic?)

[Existence Proof]

Seems like Storm's already taken?

Okay the, what about Heian? Thats chinese for dark(ness). It was supposed to be two words, but I think its nicer if I'd stick them together. >>> Hei-an>>>>Heian?

[pupucachi]

His name can be Verus. It doesn't mean anything, I just like it ^^