Lord's names

Post by **KAY1** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:32 pm

Not really a deep meaningful subject here, but has anyone ever found it amusing that SRD named the most powerful Lord after Berek - Kevin?

Most of the other characters (except maybe Lord Trevor) have the kind of names you would expect in this kind of story, but did SRD have a reason for using such a run of the mill name?

Website · Post by **The Somberlain** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 1:35 pm

I thought it was kind of weird and out-of-place at first. But then I got used to it and I now think of Kevin as a grand, majestic name.

Although it does always make me think of Kevin as a young man. Old people just aren't called Kevin.

Post by **Akasri** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 2:06 pm

"I am Lord Bob! Ruler of the universe!! Fear me!!!"

I don't understand what you mean. Kevin doesn't seem so bad compared to Bob

Post by **Stave** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 3:55 pm

KEVIN
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English, Irish
Pronounced: KEV-in [key]
Extra Info:
Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from the older Irish Coemgen, composed of the Old Irish elements coem "kind, gentle, handsome" and gein "birth". Saint Caoimhin established a monastery in Ireland and is the patron saint of Dublin.

Post by **Usivius** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 6:55 pm

The questions came up a few times in the GI, and SRD just said it was a name that stuck with him at the time of writing (paraphasing...)
Thank the gods, something like Rupert didn't 'stick' with him at the time.
(My apologies to all named 'Rupert'...

Post by **lucimay** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:05 pm

this is probably right outa left field so to speak but (and this is just lucimay logic, not necessarily human logic

)
i have always assumed (call me crazy) that since it was such a different kind of name than all the others, Kevin MAY have been from Covenant's world. I don't know, call me wacky, but i've always been just WAITING for Donaldson to spring some kind of knowledge like that on Covenant, Avery, or the reader.

i know, go figure.

Post by **Fist and Faith** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:16 am

SRD said that he never thought Kevin was the least bit odd or unfitting for the Land, and if he knew people were going to view it the way so many of us do, he would have given him another name.

Post by **ur-bane** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:42 am

To be perfectly honest, I never thought Kevin was an odd name for a person of the Land, either.
It seemed to fit, and it was never a hurdle for me. Maybe picture it as "Khevin" while you read, and it'll fit better?

Post by **Usivius** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 12:28 pm

...good one...

I think I will now change my name to 'Steivhen' ...

Post by **Fist and Faith** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:48 pm

Excellent, ur-bane!!!!

Post by **covenantparadox** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 3:58 am

I agree with Lucimay! I too expected a Kevin to pop up in the real world. The idea is not lunacy at all, my dear

Post by **sea_dreamer01** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:45 pm

Well since Kevin was one of the first names u wer told about in full detail in the book i never gave it much thought, also i would figure that since it was a while back that names change with the times. But obv i hadnt read all the books yet, im kinda proved wrong with that bit.

Post by **sgt.null** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:13 am

my brother's name is Kevin. and i really can't picture him running more than a beer keg.

"I am Kevin. Lord of the land, fill up dudes!"

Post by **Creator** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:40 pm

Could have been worse - this on this and be dismayed!!!

MYRON the landwaster!

Post by **KAY1** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:43 pm

lol I think this discussion is getting a little silly now but what can I say, I started it!
I think a lot of my views about this come from the fact that I am English and Kevin is your kind of spotty teenager (a la Harry Enfield) name or a boy racer from Essex. Sorry to all you other Kevins out there!
Oh and to add mine, how about: BASIL Landwaster! hee hee

Post by **matrixman** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 6:01 pm

Don't forget NIGEL! How English is that?

It's tea and crumpets for Nigel Landwaster before the big showdown with Lord Foul.

Seriously, though, I never really had a problem with Kevin's name.

Stave wrote:KEVIN
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English, Irish
Pronounced: KEV-in [key]
Extra Info:
Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from the older Irish Coemgen, composed of the Old Irish elements coem "kind, gentle, handsome" and gein "birth". Saint Caoimhin established a monastery in Ireland and is the patron saint of Dublin.

Thanks for looking that up! I have no doubt that Kevin was a kind and handsome man, and charismatic as well -- a natural leader, as they say. Too bad his good looks and charm didn't help him much in the end.

The Somberlain wrote:I thought it was kind of weird and out-of-place at first. But then I got used to it and I now think of Kevin as a grand, majestic name.

Yes, that sums it up for me, too.

Post by **burgs** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:56 pm

When I read the first chronicles - egads, so long ago - I wondered if Kevin would end up being from our world. It really stood out against other names like Foamfollower, Foul, Mhoram, etc.

That could have made for some interesting storylines! Alas.

Post by **amanibhavam** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 11:50 am

KAY1 wrote:lol I think this discussion is getting a little silly now but what can I say, I started it!
I think a lot of my views about this come from the fact that I am English and Kevin is your kind of spotty teenager (a la Harry Enfield) name or a boy racer from Essex. Sorry to all you other Kevins out there!
Oh and to add mine, how about: BASIL Landwaster! hee hee

I like that... "my name is Basil Fawl.. erm, Landwaster and this is my true servant Manuel. I'm so sorry for the Desecration, see, he's from Barcelona."

Post by **KAY1** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 1:06 pm

lol

Post by **matrixman** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 6:14 pm

amanibhavam wrote:"my name is Basil Fawl.. erm, Landwaster and this is my true servant Manuel. I'm so sorry for the Desecration, see, he's from Barcelona."

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