The birth objects of Clod’s family call out to him with names like Mr Gurney, Percy Hotchkiss and Little Lil. Nowhere are names more important than in Heap House. As Artemis progresses into a moral character through Colfer’s series, the image of him as a noble Greek god becomes easier to imagine, yet the implications of his surname remind us of his dark and devious past.Ĥ.Clod Iremonger (HEAP HOUSE by Edward Carey) Yet Artemis was also the name of an ancient Greek hero – a huntress and goddess commonly portrayed with her trusty bow and arrow. Artemis Fowl (ARTEMIS FOWL by Eoin Colfer)įowl is a fitting surname for a criminal genius (wouldn’t Artemis Foul have been better…?) who conspires against fairies and holds one of their people ransom. His unusual name matches his unusual features – two different coloured eyes that represent his unique personality one brave enough to stand up for what he believes in, even when no-one else will.ģ. The name Standish implies strength, persistence and standing your ground – exactly what our hero does in this magical novel about a brave boy who refuses to be ground down by the oppressive regime imposed by The Motherland. Standish Treadwell (MAGGOT MOON by Sally Gardner) Verucas are painful and salt is sharp – two sentiments that come together perfectly in this spoilt, selfish character.Ģ.
With her mink coat, pink tutu and golden curls, her looks belie the rotten heart beneath her butter-wouldn’t-melt exterior. Veruca Salt is the most poisonous of Roald Dahl’s four ‘bad’ children in this well-loved tale of chocolate rivers, Oompa-Loopas and hopeful, sugar-sweet dreams.
Veruca Salt (CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl) What’s in a name? This week we look at the ten most unique and unusual character names we’ve come across and see whether a name ever reflects its owner.ġ.
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