Would you give your son or daughter a Na'vi Name?

[X.,.Pandora.,.X]

NO, leave your obsession at forums and stuff like that, don't take it into your kids lives. They would be ridiculed at school.

[Aketuan]

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

[Woodsprite]

Originally Posted by Aketuan

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.

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by Woodsprite

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.

[Human No More]

Originally Posted by Aketuan

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

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

[Layzie]

I probably wouldn't.

[Woodsprite]

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.

[Ashen Key]

Originally Posted by Woodsprite

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.

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

[Woodsprite]

Originally Posted by Ashen Key

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

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. That's pretty much all I know about 'tari (let's nickname her 'tari ).

[Tey'Kan]

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

Go to the MSN Homepage for the story.

Tey'Kan

[James of terra]

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

[josie20]

Originally Posted by James of terra

star, happy, love, ect....

...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

[James of terra]

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.

[Human No More]

Well, then don't give them a first name, but a Na'vi or Na'vi inspired middle name would still work.

[Tey'Kan]

I agree... a Na'vi inspired middle name souds kinda cool, actually. (Good thing I don't have any children ). "Hanna Neytiri Smith" does have a nice sound to it. "Hanna Ney Smith" sounds even better.

Tey'Kan