weegeez 150 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 twilight's parents named their children SHining Armor and Twilight Sparkle. I love the 2 characters, but really, what were they smoking naming their son Shining Armor, and their daughter Twilight SParkle(to a lesser extent than the first) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephala 2,635 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 What were parents smoking when they named their kid Derpy? WE WILL NEVER KNOW. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mare in the Moon 173 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 same question with all the ponies whos names match their special talent. Precognitive Telekenisis is canon! XD jk. Finally committed my first name change. TURKEYS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibbs93 64 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 I know! And what were the other parents thinking with names like Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy and Pinki.... oh wait.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMW-YBC 102 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 Technically, it was Hasbro who gave her that name. But yeah, the name does seem pretty weird. But then again, it IS a show aimed at little girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadefire 2,798 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 (edited) I assume a land of magical technicolor horses probably have a different naming standard. I assume it makes better sense to them then it does to us. Also, I just noticed, 'Sparkle' is kinda like 'Shining', Shining and Twilight's cutie marks both incorporate sparkles, and they both have a purple magic aura. Definately family, all right. Edited April 23, 2012 by Jadefire 3 Ponysona bio, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iris Melody 90 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 (edited) I can imagine parents wanting their son to grow up and be a wonderful man (stallion) someday, a knight in shining armor type of thing. At least as a protector, a defender. The name Alexander means "defender of mankind." As for Twilight Sparkle, she may have been named with the idea that they were hoping she would be bright, which she is A human name that means bright (and noble) is Aubrey. Check out baby name meaning websites, books, and such. Many parents do choose their children's names by their meaning and significance, kinda hoping to impose that upon their children in a positive way. As for the Cake family, they seemed to have chosen names that matched their children's colorings and gender that went along with their surname - which turned out to affect their personalities somewhat (Pound Cake pounding/beating/hitting stuff, Pumpkin Cake... eating... everything... okay, well, sorta related, lol. At least it matched her mane color, and Pumpkin being a food, she treated everything as a food, like technically all babies do). Also, Shining Armor being white, they may have named him Shining to "match his coat color." Think of white/pale people "glowing/shining" in the sunlight. Armor, they may have given him hoping that the name may serve as a protection for him so that he may grow up safely, and also the kindness and strength implied that he would/could protect others. Twilight Sparkle has a purple coat, navy mane with purple and pink streaks, so surely her colorings reminded them of a beautiful Twilight scene or late sunset. Sparkle being they hoped she would "shine" in life, being successful and good and all that good stuff. I think they named their children wonderfully Edited April 23, 2012 by Iris Melody 2 Pinkie Pie is my favoritest of the mane six for several reasons, but most importantly because she always has a good attitude. The others can doubt her, say somewhat unkind things, not believe her, and she just rolls with it. I also love her because her self-defined purpose in life is to make others happy. I believe her balloons cutie mark actually represents her uplifting others. Her amazing dimension bending and psychic powers are a factor, too When poor Pinkie Pie looses her mind, well, it is quite humorous. She has her own depression demons to fight, yet focuses on others. The world will be a better place when she succeeds in breaking that 4th wall! > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox 5,331 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 WHAT ARE YOU GUYS SAYING?!?! THOSE ARE BADASS NAMES!!!!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilshy 5,092 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 A human name that means bright (and noble) is Aubrey. My sister's name is Aubrey Although the meaning we found for it was "queen of the forest nymphs". 1 Signature now 99% less edgy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batbrony 16,059 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 (edited) The real question is, how much apple cider had Pinkie's parents drunk when they named her Pinkamena Diane Pie? Then again, these are the same people who were rock farmers, so, maybe I'm better off not asking. Edited April 23, 2012 by Batbrony "You'll hunt me. You'll condemn me, set the dogs on me. Because that's what needs to happen. Because sometimes... cupcakes aren't good enough. Sometimes ponies deserve more. Sometimes ponies deserve to have their faith rewarded... with muffins!!!" -The Muffin Mare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iris Melody 90 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 My sister's name is Aubrey Although the meaning we found for it was "queen of the forest nymphs". Name meanings can alter between the place/origin. German origin considers it bright/noble, so considering your sister's version is "queen of the forest nymphs," I daresay that makes her noble and most likely bright Some can be vastly different, though. Check out babyname sites to see what I mean. Most will be like: Name - German x French y Yiddish z Celtic w. Pinkie Pie is my favoritest of the mane six for several reasons, but most importantly because she always has a good attitude. The others can doubt her, say somewhat unkind things, not believe her, and she just rolls with it. I also love her because her self-defined purpose in life is to make others happy. I believe her balloons cutie mark actually represents her uplifting others. Her amazing dimension bending and psychic powers are a factor, too When poor Pinkie Pie looses her mind, well, it is quite humorous. She has her own depression demons to fight, yet focuses on others. The world will be a better place when she succeeds in breaking that 4th wall! > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegeez 150 April 23, 2012 Author Share April 23, 2012 i guess i just find the same SHINING ARMOR to be really weird, i know why he is named it, but its weird IMO, and this almost seems supported by the fact that nobody called him that while directly speaking to him in a conversation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Sparkle 344 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 Yeah..kinda odd... ~I love the way Storm Spark makes love to me! No one is as manly as he is~ Twilight Sparkle is yummiest pony!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Awesome One 1,315 April 23, 2012 Share April 23, 2012 You know I think they name their foals once they know about their personality.I mean,how else does the name always match with their character? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuteycindyhoney 13,329 April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 The real question is, how much apple cider had Pinkie's parents drunk when they named her Pinkamena Diane Pie? Then again, these are the same people who were rock farmers, so, maybe I'm better off not asking. Uh, you do know that apple cider is not an alcoholic beverage, right? You can buy it in any grocery store. Hard cider is alcoholic, and it takes a lot longer then one day to make. Apple cider is just pressed apples, just as shown in the episode. Thank you Sparklefan1234!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiance64 7,053 April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 I find it amazing that the names of the ponies are so strange yet so memorable- they're not that strange once you get used to them though, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadmallon 353 April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 You know I think they name their foals once they know about their personality.I mean,how else does the name always match with their character? Parent: Hello, son. Until we learn more about you, your name will be no-name! Isn't that great?! Colt: ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batbrony 16,059 April 24, 2012 Share April 24, 2012 Uh, you do know that apple cider is not an alcoholic beverage, right? You can buy it in any grocery store. Hard cider is alcoholic, and it takes a lot longer then one day to make. Apple cider is just pressed apples, just as shown in the episode. Yes, yes, just having a little bit of fun is all. I am a Michigander after all, so I know apple cider's not alcoholic. Just wasn't about to say something like "I wonder how much hard liquor Pinkie's parents had drunk," or anything like that, ya know. Although to be fair, even though I know that regular apple cider can foam quite a bit, I have heard that only fermented hard cider foams like the apple cider in MLP does, so, who really does know what the Apple family is making? (LOL ) "You'll hunt me. You'll condemn me, set the dogs on me. Because that's what needs to happen. Because sometimes... cupcakes aren't good enough. Sometimes ponies deserve more. Sometimes ponies deserve to have their faith rewarded... with muffins!!!" -The Muffin Mare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetolebob18 728 November 5, 2016 Share November 5, 2016 Frank Zappa named his kids Dweezil and Moon Unit. Clearly, Equestria = Southern California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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