I don't know who had the idea for using a Na'vi name as a middle name. I think that is completely possible and no one would make fun of the kid, but it would be there and would sound really cool.

example: James Aketuan Smith
or: Hannah Neytiri (or "Ney") Taylor

...Actually, those don't sound half-bad. If they're middle names, they might work.

Though, it depends on which name you use. For instance, I can think of no example where "Tsu'tey" would serve as an appropriate middle name... even if it is a middle name.

Maybe with some east Asian names. Traditional English names, though? I draw a blank too. :S

I probably wouldn't.

:awesome: yap. Reminds me of New-New, Rashad's (T.I.) girlfriend from the ATL movie :xD:

Neytiri also sounds to me a little Ancient Egyptian... Don't know how would Mo'at sound as a girl's name, so imagine this : Mo'at Jackson. :shoop: Well, it doesn't sound bad though :) Tsu'tey Stevenson. Sylwanin Jones... :xD::xD:

Oh, good, it's not just me! There is, actually, an Ancient Egyptian name very close to hers - Nefertiri. I forget what it means, though (it's in one of my zillions of books).

I'm guessing Nefertiri was Cameron's prime inspiration for "Neytiri". It's the same name, only without "-fer-", and adding a 'y' to convey a foreign, tribal nature to the spelling.

This name thing is pretty obvious, though, and I don't think is only coincidence which makes them similar to what we know. The "Na'vi" description of their race comes from "Na[t]iv[e]". And it explains why Neytiri can be associated with Nefertiri/ Nefertari/ Nefertiti. To be sincere, when I first heard Grace and Norm speaking in Na'vi, my mind headed to the Ancient Egyptian language that I heard in "The Mummy"... :shoop:

Like this : Kyuna: [kjuna] G prop.n. female of the Anurai. Anurai ? I know things about "Amurai" or "Amu Rai", a spiritual quest. :)

I actually really doubt it - it's exceedingly obscure. NeferTITI is the famous one - I really can't remember who Nefertiri was.

Exactly. It might take quite a bit of thought to get something to fit, but the right one certainly can :)

My mistake; I meant Nefertiti. But Nefertari (spelled with an 'a')... she was one of Ramesses II's wives, but I only know that from common knowledge, History Channel, and watching "The Ten Commandments" many times. :P That's pretty much all I know about 'tari (let's nickname her 'tari :awesome:).

I just saw on MSN that somebody named their daughter "FaceBook"!... No kidding here, it's for real. Talk about bad taste! A Na'vi name would be much better, in this case.... or a 'not-so Na'vi name'. either way... anything is better than "FaceBook". Geezzz :P

Go to the MSN Homepage for the story.

Tey'Kan

no, love of avatar is seperate from the "outdoor life" Think of the hippies naming their kids...star, happy, love, ect....

:hmm:...what's so bad about those names?

I have a pretty unique name, so I guess I fail to see the importance of being traditional and fitting in(*yawn* BORING!!!!!). I've never been ridiculed. In fact, quite the opposite. I get compliments on my name quite often. Although, I don't usually tell people my full name as I've become rather weary of repeating it(seriously, it's not that hard to pronounce).

Anyway, on topic: I can't say I'll ever have kids. But on the off chance I do, I'd definitely consider it. Especially if it's a name as pretty as 'Neytiri' or as exotic as 'Jake'(lol jk) 'Tsu'tey' might be a bit of a stretch, however

*side note* I'd really like to get a pet some day(preferably a dog). I'm definitely giving it an Avatar name :)

Well, They are great words for feelings, but as a name, well they are way out to left feild. I personally would not want to be named with thoses names, can you imagine being named after stars character, cool is what you think now, but grow up with it you may have a different feeling, thats all. I am very gald josie, that your unique name work, My hat off to you sir. I will tell you a bit about myself, I an regimented, friendly, and little old fashion, but I do not tell other what to do, one must make up their own minds, with adviced and/or experince. Thanks.