Best non-Fleming character names

Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,701MI6 Agent
edited January 2019 in General James Bond Chat
I think we all agree the Fleming novels and the Movies based on them are full of wonderful, evocative names such as Oddjob, Solitaire, Quarrel and Octopussy. But what about the continuation novels and "continuation films"?
What character names not invented by Ian Fleming do you like best?


I liked Sixtine in "Forever and a day" and Chagrin in "Devil May Care". I liked Vesper Lynd's cover name in one of the deleted scenes of CR, but I can only remember the last name - Broadchester.

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  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    Some of the villain names- Colonel Sun, Father Valentine (which is an in-joke), Jason Sin- I like.

    Many of the girls names are pretty cringeworthy, though.
  • DutchJamesBondFanDutchJamesBondFan the NetherlandsPosts: 414MI6 Agent
    Number24 wrote:
    I think we all agree the Fleming novels and the Movies based on them are full of wonderful, evocative names such as Oddjob, Solitaire, Quarrel and Octopussy. But what about the continuation novels and "continuation films"?
    What character names not invented by Ian Fleming do you like best?


    I liked Sixtine in "Forever and a day" and Chagrin in "Devil May Care". I liked Vesper Lynd's cover name in one of the deleted scenes of CR, but I can only remember the last name - Broadchester.

    Arlington Beech and Stephanie Broadchest if I remember it correctly.
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  • DutchJamesBondFanDutchJamesBondFan the NetherlandsPosts: 414MI6 Agent
    I think there have been some failures like Christmas Jones, and Jinx, but fortunately there are way more better ones. Onatopp, Severine, Sixtine, Lucia Sciarra and I think Madeleine Swann isn't a very Fleming esque name, but it fits the character rather well. The name fitted Seydoux perfect. I think Kincade and Mallory are in the same street as Swann, the names fit the character's personality. Then a missed opportunity is Strawberry Fields, the joke was only unveiled in the credits.
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,701MI6 Agent
    I agree with what you write, DutchJamesBondFan. They can't use the most over-the-top names like Octopussy in the Craig era, Stephanie Broadchester was only used as a joke. I think that name could have worked in the Brosnan films, though. I wonder how risque names can get in Craig's films without feeling out of place? There isn't too much wriggle room (wriggle or wiggle? Dictionaries say both …), but at the same time the names can't be dull. Sanchez in LTK is an example of a name that is too dull or unremarkable.
    I agree it was a waste not to reveal the first name of Strawberry Fields in the film itself. Revealing it after her death would be tonally wrong. After they've slept together in the hotel would be the obvious and natural place to reveal her name.
  • dr. evan-gelistdr. evan-gelist SheffieldPosts: 398MI6 Agent
    Can we include all movie and tv character names?
    If so then i include Ray Quick, Douglas Quaid, Harry East and Jim London.
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  • Quentin QuigleyQuentin Quigley Terminal One, Hamburg AirportPosts: 1,150MI6 Agent
    'Stephanie Broadchest' wasn't just a joke made by Bond, it was written on the MI6 letter.

    Some names I like:

    Colonel Sun
    Lavender Peacock
    Natalya Simonova
    Xenia Onatopp
    Zoe Nightshade
    Zao
    Miranda Frost
    Giacinta Johnston (but not Jinx)
    Mya Starling
    Elizabeth Stark
    Mollaka
    Edmund Slate
    General Medrano
    Yusef Kabira
    Strawberry Fields
    Severine
    Marco Sciarra
    Madeleine Swann

    How about Mr. Kil? That was a good one, am I right, guys?

    Guys?
    Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    'Stephanie Broadchest' wasn't just a joke made by Bond, it was written on the MI6 letter.

    Some names I like:

    Colonel Sun
    Lavender Peacock
    Natalya Simonova
    Xenia Onatopp
    Zoe Nightshade
    Zao
    Miranda Frost
    Giacinta Johnston (but not Jinx)
    Mya Starling
    Elizabeth Stark
    Mollaka
    Edmund Slate
    General Medrano
    Yusef Kabira
    Strawberry Fields
    Severine
    Marco Sciarra
    Madeleine Swann

    How about Mr. Kil? That was a good one, am I right, guys?

    Guys?

    I would also add Friggins Galore :D :v
  • Quentin QuigleyQuentin Quigley Terminal One, Hamburg AirportPosts: 1,150MI6 Agent
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    I would also add Friggins Galore :D :v
    I dunno...sounds kinda stoopid. :P :D
    Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Friggin stoopid eggs Galore :D
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    First strike for both of you clowns 8-)
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  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Consider yourself spanked QQ :D
  • Quentin QuigleyQuentin Quigley Terminal One, Hamburg AirportPosts: 1,150MI6 Agent
    Just don't beat the eggs. :D
    Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,701MI6 Agent
    Just don't beat the eggs. :D

    ….. or whip them. :D
  • Quentin QuigleyQuentin Quigley Terminal One, Hamburg AirportPosts: 1,150MI6 Agent
    Nothing wrong with a bit of Bondage :o :D ;%
    Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    I don't even want that image in my head :D or your egg :))
  • Quentin QuigleyQuentin Quigley Terminal One, Hamburg AirportPosts: 1,150MI6 Agent
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    I don't even want that image in my head :D or your egg :))
    Pete, that's partial payback, for all the pics and plug references you've scarred us with over the years :))
    Always have an escape plan. Mine is watching James Bond films.
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