Would your love for Zelda take you this far?

[Lenora Dragon]

Would you ever name your pets, child, or even change your name to be similar to a name in anyone of the games in the Legend of Zelda series?

I personally do not see anything wrong in it, but a little "eh" on the thought of someone deciding to change their name to Link and declare his wife change her name to Zelda.

I guess that depends on how much of a fan you are, if you'd really go that far. If someone would change their name, then go for it. But would you go this far?

[Alder Dragon]

I'd never change my name. Or name my children after Zelda characters. Perhaps a pet - maybe, but never anything serious.

[Mases]

One of my friends named his dog Zelda. Hehe. I thought it was hilarious.

As for me, I think I'd name one of my pets Zelda or Link. Child or name change, now that is quite rediculous if you ask me.

[zeypherlink]

I would name a pet something from Zelda...but not a person...thats kinda obbsesive.

[Lenora Dragon]

Obsession? Maybe not that extreme, we'll call it "dedication".
But I can understand certain names, such as Zelda given to a child. Since it well, obviously is a name. But a name like Link would be pushing it.

[linkman8]

I've been thinking about naming a pet after a Zelda character before. Of course they weren't my dogs, so there wasn't much I could say.

[Plasma]

I'll probably name one of my pets after one of the Sages in OoT at some point.

[Kybyrian]

As for naming a child or changing your name, I definitely wouldn't do that. It's just pretty ridiculous in my opinion. I probably would name a pet Zelda though.

[Lenora Dragon]

I'm quite surprised, I thought some people would be open to names in the series for children. But I guess that's why everyone have an opinion. I think some of the names that seem more of common, but names that sound like something written in a story by J.R.R Tolkien would be ridiculous.

[Onilink89]

maybe a pet but my children (not that i have any yet) is...ridiculous
i think my future kid would hate me...

[Lenora Dragon]

Alright.
So the most common answers are:

Pets - Sure.
Children & Name changes - Never.


So I suppose in continuation of this topic: Would you go as far as naming a child after a movie, or other game? In honour of an arthor or other famous person?


I'd assume that some people MAY be okay with naming a child after someone famous. But I suppose I'll wait and see the responses. :)

[RyanNope]

Pets, Yes.

Name change, No.

Child's name, Never.

Thats just silly.

[MiniMeMilo]

I don't see anything wrong with naming your child after a character from the Zelda series, but some names would most definately not be used by anyone in their right, or wrong. Zelda is a real name, and although not common, is still used. One of my parents' friends have a nefew who married someone named Zelda(phew O_O.) But then again, I see aything wrong with the name Midna, it's not a bad name actually. Along with some great names, inevitably comes some bad names as well.

I think that some names, such as Sheik, Link, or Ganondorf, would be completely out of the question. Can you imagine someone naming their kid Ingo? I don't think he or she would be very happy with his or her parents' choice of names.

[Smitie]

i would never change my name to zelda. i like my name as it is now. maybe i would name my pet after a zelda character. I was thinking about a new goldfish, so maybe i call him Link.

[ZeroLink]

I would never change my name. I mean sure, I'd go by a nickname. But thats a nickname.
This guy that I've seen at my Barnes & Noble has the Hylian Shield and Master Sword tattooed on his arm. I'm thinking of maybe getting the Triforce done on my left hand or maybe the Goron symbol on my arm. Or maybe both. They both look cool.

[Lenora Dragon]

Well ZeroLink, you're not the only person who considered getting the left hand tattooed with the triforce. Alder Dragon is basically determined to get it done as well, I guess it's a male thing.

[linkman8]

Couldn't that potentially be a risky thing to get, considering you'd be getting a tattoo over the veins on your hand?
Anyway, from Lenora Dragon's question, I'd think about naming like a kid or something after a famous person, I mean people do it all the time.

[firebunnies123]

it would be cool to name a pet linebeck or tetra

[Mehplep]

Hah, I already have a cat called Zelda... :)

[Lenora Dragon]

Well, any body modification is risky. But I suppose having it relatively close to your veins would give more chances for problems.

I suppose the whole question containing naming children after famous people goes in hand with how Princess Zelda was named after a famous person (I believe she was famous, or perhaps her fame was through her husband). I think it is okay to a degree, such as if you see a name in Legend of Zelda that you were unaware of before and it works, then by all means, use it. But if you name a child in honour of a character, then that's pushing it a bit.

[Alder Dragon]

Well, any body modification is risky. But I suppose having it relatively close to your veins would give more chances for problems.

I'm willing to take the risk though :) I just think a Triforce tattoo would be awesome.

[zeypherlink]

I have a friend who got the Triforce tatooed on his right shoulder...but thats the closest i've seen to something like it on your hand.
It would be pretty cool though :)

[linkman8]

It would be pretty awesome, but just make sure you have a professional do it. Not that you wouldn't.... ;)

[aragothall]

I have a cat named Link and a hamster named Zelda (with a little tiara^^)

[Mike Pothier]

I wouldn't change my name, nor would my wife. I would possibly name my daughter Zelda, but I know my wife would like that.

Robin Williams is a huge Zelda fan, and named his daughter Zelda.

[linkman8]

Robin Williams is a huge Zelda fan, and named his daughter Zelda.

Is he really? I never knew that. I'm going to have to look this one up.

[Mike Pothier]

Robin Williams is a very avid gamer in general. Yup, he named his daughter after Princess Zelda.

Zelda Rae Williams (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931958/bio)

[zeypherlink]

Robin Williams is a very avid gamer in general. Yup, he named his daughter after Princess Zelda.

Zelda Rae Williams (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931958/bio)
Wow...I didn't know that.
I guess that isn't too bad...but if you name your son Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule, thats a little far.

[xandar]

I would totally give my child a name from the Zelda series. I think that'd be the coolest thing ever to have the same name as the Hero of Time. I've actually got planned out the name of my first fifteen childeren. I keep finding good names and saying "I'd name my next child that." My seventh child will be named Link, assuming I get that far. I'm not sure if I'll even get beyond one or two, though. I just like to be prepared. My first child will be named Optimus Prime, unless it's a girl. If it's a girl, then Arcee. Plus, nobody will get the reference unless they're like thirty right now, and by that time, they'll be at least forty, and everyone will think them senile because forty is when you're officially old. I don't consider people to be old until they're fifty-five, but damn do I like making fun of my manager at work.

[Avenged]

You guys are speaking of these names like they first appeared in the Zelda series. The name Zelda has been around for a looong time.

But huh, I say if Robin Williams can do it, then its cool with me, but I personally wouldnt go too overboard with it.

[linkman8]

You guys are speaking of these names like they first appeared in the Zelda series. The name Zelda has been around for a looong time.


Believe it or not, the inspiration for Zelda's name in LOZ originated from Zelda Fitzgerald, the wife of the American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald.

[kris94]

maybe my pets

but never ever my childrens (I don`t have any yet, of course)

the name Zelda may be okay, because it`s actually a name

[Josh]

Pets: Definitely
Children: Never
Name Change: Probably not

[Shadow Goris]

Pets: Yes
Kids: Never
Name Change: Never

What Linkman or zeyher(for some reason i get them mixed up) I'm happy they didn't name her something like molly or mary. I mean think about it, the legend of molly/mary? Horrible, absolutely horrible.

[Jirrup]

I might call a pet bird Kaepora, but that's as far as I'd go.

[linkman8]

I might call a pet bird Kaepora, but that's as far as I'd go.

And it's things like that, that are more rational. I'd do something like that, but go as far as naming my child after a Zelda character seems a little irrational.

[Avenged]

I would name my daughter Malon or Marin seeing how those are real names. The name Zelda seems a bit too 'lesbian' for a name these days.

[Smitie]

I would never do a namechange, i like my name how it is now and a name change cost a lot

[Arix]

My cat is named Zelda, after the series. My brother and I are biiig Zelda fans, and my parents agreed that it was a nice name. So when we got our cat a few years ago, we named her Zelda. Though we mostly call her 'Zeldie' now :clap:

[Y2K3]

If I had pets: Maybe
If I had kids: As long as the name was a real name (such as Zelda), maybe
Name Change: Never

[NarutoUzamaki300]

Hey, Somebody In Nintendo Power Magazine Said That He Named His Son Ganon

[Thewindmaker]

I think a sweet name for a dog would be Raru.

Zelda is a real name taken from the german language I think. naming my child after a zelda character I dunno... Unless I can think of one that is kinda common or not WAY out there I don't think i would do it.

[Matthew_79]

Name change- never
Pet- defenetly
Child- as long as its a real name
zelda saria malon.... why cant i think of male names though?

[Thewindmaker]

Saria is actually a fing baller name... (forest sage in OOT)

I would def name my kid that. If my wife agreed.

And if she didn't...

well let the pimp hand be strong.

[dark_link01]

I would name my kid Error...lmao

[EponaOwns]

Well, uhh I used to collect webkinz and I named my horse Epona^^. Probably my next hamster shall be Link or Ganondorf:lol:

If I get a monkey Bongo Bongo



I would but only pets

[TimeLag]

No... Calling anything a name that relates to Zelda in any way is disgusting. For starters, even if Zelda is a German name, he'd get bullied and teased at School like hell and other kids parents would be highly ashamed of me. Infact, I'd feel ashamed with myself, I'd be such a loser to call my own child something based on a Game, it sort of indicates that games are more important than family.

I also wouldn't call my Pet by the name of a Zelda character, it's just too nerdish and stupid.

[EponaOwns]

Excuse me but the only reason I went on this sight is because I respect Zelda games, play them, appreciate them and like to have fun! Don't take things to seriousely.... Have fun for once

[EponaOwns]

That really hurt... especially when u say nerdish and stupid

[TimeLag]

Uh yeah, I respect them too but why should I not take a topic based on such an obssessive action seriously. Somebody meantioned "Naming a child Zelda" That makes me sick.

[EponaOwns]

I would love my family than any zelda game. they are my heroes not link

[Matthew_79]

Time, just to point this out, Zelda is a girls name not a boys.
Also why would she be bullied, any name your going to give someone is probably in some game.

[TimeLag]

No... Calling anything a name that relates to Zelda in any way is disgusting. For starters, even if Zelda is a German name, he'd get bullied and teased at School like hell and other kids parents would be highly ashamed of me. Infact, I'd feel ashamed with myself, I'd be such a loser to call my own child something based on a Game, it sort of indicates that games are more important than family.

I also wouldn't call my Pet by the name of a Zelda character, it's just too nerdish and stupid.

Yeah, I'd pretty sure I know what I'm saying and the fact that I know Zelda is a girls name. If I named my Child "Link" "Zelda" "Epona" "Malon" or whatever, I'm sure School kids would atleast be familiar with those names from a Game that stands out, also the name "Zelda" is german, I think you know where that leads... Well we aren't viewing this from that angle, point is though, using a name given from a video game is just stupid.

[Thewindmaker]

So then what about the people who were named Zelda, before the series actually existed.

And the reason he pointed out that Zelda is a girls name is because in your2nd last post you said "he" would be made fun of.

Many of the names from Zelda have been seen before, I would not be surprised if people have names from the game, who don't even know the game exists.

[Inflexus]

Not so far as to name something, but a friend knows my interest and is getting me a mock master sword and Hylian shield, together they'll cost around 50-70 bucks.

Maybe an Ocarina too.

[Twili123prince]

i would not change my kids name like that my kid woulld get bullied a pet i would name link or something but a kids different

[El Bagu]

I am thinking about getting a tatto of Link or some other Zelda character!! ;)

[MajoraKing12]

i would never change my name or ask anyone to change there name to one of the legend of zelda charaters. but i might do i pet.i'm going to get two hermit crabs and i'm going to name one of them Aztec and i will name the other one........i'm not sure what i'm going to name the other one. so ya.