Senn555 242 February 26, 2012 Share February 26, 2012 Yeah, I'm in a conundrum trying to figure this out. The MLP Wiki article uses the former throughout most of it, but it also uses the latter once: http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/Princess_Luna Lauren Faust also used the former: http://mlp.wikia.com/wiki/File:Lauren_Faust_discussing_age_of_Princess_Luna.png What do y'all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion RD92 8,658 February 26, 2012 Share February 26, 2012 (edited) NightMare Moon, maybe? Idk, I prefer Nightmare Moon Edited February 26, 2012 by RainbowDash92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop 2,279 February 26, 2012 Share February 26, 2012 If we take a look at the IMDB episode synopsis list, the following is quoted for season 1 episode 2: To stop Nightmare Moon, Twilight Sparkle, Spike and some locals must find the Elements of Harmony. Additionally, if we refer to the synopsis posted on Wikipedia, we're met with this description: "Nightmare Moon", the pony described by the legends Twilight Sparkle had discovered, has returned from her banishment, and Princess Celestia does not attend the celebration. However, Twilight Sparkle and the other ponies she befriended learn of the "Elements of Harmony", a set of 6 artifacts which could help defeat her. The term 'Nightmare' is also depicted as a single word in the oxford dictionary, and there is currently no pony (which has been given a canon name at least) that has a three word name. While I personally have no problem using either variant of of her name (particularly the latter if I want to emphasise the play-on words), from what I can gather, Nightmare Moon is probably her canon title, but then again, it still is a little hazy either way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadefire 2,798 February 26, 2012 Share February 26, 2012 I've always thought of her as Nightmare Moon myself. Ponysona bio, here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Flame 381 February 26, 2012 Share February 26, 2012 Nightmare Moon makes the most sense, and it's the version I see most often. So I think Nightmare Moon is the correct version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eenohay 318 February 26, 2012 Share February 26, 2012 The term 'Nightmare' is also depicted as a single word in the oxford dictionary, and there is currently no pony (which has been given a canon name at least) that has a three word name. Pinkamena Diane Pie and Apple Cinamon Crisp (One of Applejack's relatives) beg to differ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MUFF1N D3RP 323 February 26, 2012 Share February 26, 2012 I think that it is Nightmare Moon. It only makes more sense that way. It's party time, ponies! Let's do this Pinkie Pie Style! http://www.youtube.c...35EA5C5072F46D5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raiyny Day 71 February 26, 2012 Share February 26, 2012 I've never seen her name as Night Mare Moon, so I always thought it was Nightmare -Insert some funny line or quote here- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---------------------- 1,645 February 26, 2012 Share February 26, 2012 I never really thought about it, I have used both versions of the word, but I think Nightmare Moon is correct as the great duke pointed out If we take a look at the IMDB episode synopsis list, the following is quoted for season 1 episode 2: To stop Nightmare Moon, Twilight Sparkle, Spike and some locals must find the Elements of Harmony. Additionally, if we refer to the synopsis posted on Wikipedia, we're met with this description: "Nightmare Moon", the pony described by the legends Twilight Sparkle had discovered, has returned from her banishment, and Princess Celestia does not attend the celebration. However, Twilight Sparkle and the other ponies she befriended learn of the "Elements of Harmony", a set of 6 artifacts which could help defeat her. The term 'Nightmare' is also depicted as a single word in the oxford dictionary, and there is currently no pony (which has been given a canon name at least) that has a three word name. While I personally have no problem using either variant of of her name (particularly the latter if I want to emphasise the play-on words), from what I can gather, Nightmare Moon is probably her canon title, but then again, it still is a little hazy either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Diamond 7,578 February 26, 2012 Share February 26, 2012 "Night Mare Moon" would be more appropriate to emphasize the play on words. Her character is fundamentally based upon her being a mare of eternal night rather than necessarily a being which causes bad dreams. The nightmarish aspect of her character is secondary though still crucial. Personally, I don't mind either rendition; I happen to believe, however, Night Mare Moon is probably the way it should be rendered for the reasons stated briefly above. Domine, tu omnia nosti, tu scis quia amo te. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Cassie 3,058 February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 While I understand why some might wish to use "Night Mare Moon" to emphasize wordplay...frankly to me it looks horrid compared to the simpler "Nightmare Moon." Since you can pronounce Nightmare Moon with an emphasis on the mare syllable, you can still stress the pun verbally without drawing too much attention to it. After all, the pun is twofold, on both the word mare and the word nightmare, and by changing it to "Night Mare Moon" you strip away the nightmare aspect, which I consider to be by far the more important of the two puns. Used to be known on here as Kyronea. Want to read psychological analyses of the Mane Six? Start here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokuc 8,174 February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 I use Nightmare Moon. But maybe I should start using Nigh Mare Moon.. I don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissDo 195 February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 Yeah, I agree with the above: "Nightmare Moon" seems much simpler, and oddly more eye-appealing. Technically in this context, both would be correct though, I can see that. Yet, because most ponies don't have three-word-names, neither do they NORMALLY have Equine related properties as part as their name, I guess Nightmare Moon would gain my support. Great adventuring for great treasures!....Except when I'm hurt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Gear 6,664 February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 Well, this isn't a very scientific way of doing things, but I thought I'd include it here just for completeness sake. Counting the results of using google search: "Nightmare Moon" - 452,000 results "Night Mare Moon" - 130,000 results So, according to popular opinion, Nightmare Moon is the right way to go about it. This makes sense though, as Night Mare Moon just seems like a more awkward way to spell out the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twi Rubix 726 February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 Nightmare moon soun- or, looks better than Night Mare Moon. I see it spelled like Nightmare more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox 5,331 February 27, 2012 Share February 27, 2012 I think the Writers of MLP wanted to do Night"Mare" Moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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