Favourite Discworld Names?

[Penfold]

Just simply what it says in the title. Sir Terry had used plenty of names for places, people, and objects and I was wondering if any of them has stood out, or had any significance, for you?

My particular favourite is "You Bastard" which neatly encapsulated my opinion and experience of nearly all camels that I have encountered.

[Tonyblack]

Bestiality Carter.

I loved the whole idea behind the naming.

[Doughnut Jimmy]

Bear Mountain - not what we meant but we'll run with it anyway

[Sister Jennifer]

Hodgesaargh is probably my very favourite name but it's a tough call.

Legitimate First is a stand out for me as well.

Bestiality Carter is a favourite. I also like the way the other Morris dancer's names are Baker the Weaver, Weaver the Thatcher, Thatcher the Carter but Tinker is a Tinker. So good.

[Tonyblack]

I did a quiz on it elsewhere.

The following list consists of the occupations of various folk in Lancre. Can you put a character name to the occupations?

Baker
Butler
Tinker
Thatcher
Tailor
Hunter
Carter
Beekeeper
Maid
Storekeeper
Cook
Falconer
Weaver
Weaver

Answers:

Spoiler: show

Baker - Carter
Butler - Mr. Spriggins
Tinker - Tinker
Thatcher - Weaver
Tailor - Carpenter
Hunter - William Scrope
Carter - Thatcher
Beekeeper - Mr. Brooks
Maid - Millie Chillum
Storekeeper - Mr. Quarney
Cook - Mrs. Scorbic
Falconer - Hodgesaargh
Weaver - Baker
Weaver - Tailor (the other weaver)

[MongoGutman]

Not sure if I got this right...

Not As Big As Medium Sized Jock But Bigger Than Wee Jock Jock

[Sister Jennifer]

Ah yes! ^ Brilliant. Come to that what about Rob Anybody ? Cracked me up the first time I read his name.

[Docandie]

My favorite is 71-hour Ahmed.

[Who's Wee Dug]

Not sure if I got this right...

Not As Big As Medium Sized Jock But Bigger Than Wee Jock Jock

Aye spot on big yin.

[stripy_tie]

My favorite is 71-hour Ahmed.

Same, Pratchett's a genius with names.

[nom*]

Bestiality Carter.

I loved the whole idea behind the naming.

this is one of my faves too, especially because it starts with something that people do: theme name their children, and then terry takes it that one (or two) steps further.

[Thales of Miletus]

A bit obvious but Cut-Me-Own-Throat Dibbler. Cracks me up everytime!

[BatrickPatrick]

I liked Legitimate First, and ones like Bestiality and Chlamidia. Or Note Spelling. The Omnians have good names too.

[Oberon]

I love the fact that Death has a horse called Binky and a grand daughter named Susan.

[Fortune Clutterbuck]

Old Mother Dismass