News post: What\'s in a Ranger\'s name?
<font size="+1">What's in a Ranger's name?</font>
<font size="3">A light-hearted look at the meaning behind some characters' names</font>
JMS always writes many layers of meaning into his creations, and perhaps he has some specific reasons for the names he chose to give characters in the upcoming telemovie. Then again, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and he probably just chose names that he liked. However, here's a look at some of the meaning behind some character names.
David Martel
The name of our fearless leader played by Dylan Neal. David is a popular name of JMS's, used for many characters including John Sheridan's father and son.
David originates from Hewbrew, and means dearly loved or beloved. David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel, ruling in the 10th century BC. Several stories about him are told in the Old Testament, including his defeat of Goliath, a giant Philistine. Martel derives from a term meaning "warring". It's the 2,655th most common name in the US, and is the surname of around 12,950 people.
Malcolm Bridges
Malcolm derives from Celtic, and means disciple or servant of Saint Columba. It is the Anglicized version of "Maol Chaluim Chille". Bridges has--shock horror--something to do with bridges. Derived from the Old Norse bryggja, it's an English place name for the man who lived near a bridge, or an English occupational name for the keeper of the bridge. Building and maintaining bridges was one of three main feudal occupations, the cost of which was occasionally offset by a toll charged to cross, and the keeper of the toll often acquired the surname. It's the 496th most common name in the US, and is the surname of around 63,400 people.
Sarah Cantrell
Sarah derives from Hebrew, and means lady or princess. This was the name of the wife of Abraham in the Old Testament, and she became the mother of Isaac at the age of 90. Who needs IVF? Cantrell is a diminutive form of the English and Scottish name Cant, the occupational name for the singer in a chantry, or a nickname for the man who loved to sing, from Old Norman French cant = song. It's the 860th most common name in the US, and is the surname of around 38,600 people.
The name of character Kitaro Sasaki was named for specific reasons by JMS. In a newsgroup post, he said "Kitaro has a name has a long legacy in many places, though the musician Kitaro (and yes I do have some of his albums) is currently the best known. Sasaki came from a Zen master of that name." Sasaki is the 8790th most common name in the US, and is the surname of around 3,310 people.
<font size="+1">What's in a Ranger's name?</font>
<font size="3">A light-hearted look at the meaning behind some characters' names</font>
JMS always writes many layers of meaning into his creations, and perhaps he has some specific reasons for the names he chose to give characters in the upcoming telemovie. Then again, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar, and he probably just chose names that he liked. However, here's a look at some of the meaning behind some character names.
David Martel
The name of our fearless leader played by Dylan Neal. David is a popular name of JMS's, used for many characters including John Sheridan's father and son.
David originates from Hewbrew, and means dearly loved or beloved. David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel, ruling in the 10th century BC. Several stories about him are told in the Old Testament, including his defeat of Goliath, a giant Philistine. Martel derives from a term meaning "warring". It's the 2,655th most common name in the US, and is the surname of around 12,950 people.
Malcolm Bridges
Malcolm derives from Celtic, and means disciple or servant of Saint Columba. It is the Anglicized version of "Maol Chaluim Chille". Bridges has--shock horror--something to do with bridges. Derived from the Old Norse bryggja, it's an English place name for the man who lived near a bridge, or an English occupational name for the keeper of the bridge. Building and maintaining bridges was one of three main feudal occupations, the cost of which was occasionally offset by a toll charged to cross, and the keeper of the toll often acquired the surname. It's the 496th most common name in the US, and is the surname of around 63,400 people.
Sarah Cantrell
Sarah derives from Hebrew, and means lady or princess. This was the name of the wife of Abraham in the Old Testament, and she became the mother of Isaac at the age of 90. Who needs IVF? Cantrell is a diminutive form of the English and Scottish name Cant, the occupational name for the singer in a chantry, or a nickname for the man who loved to sing, from Old Norman French cant = song. It's the 860th most common name in the US, and is the surname of around 38,600 people.
The name of character Kitaro Sasaki was named for specific reasons by JMS. In a newsgroup post, he said "Kitaro has a name has a long legacy in many places, though the musician Kitaro (and yes I do have some of his albums) is currently the best known. Sasaki came from a Zen master of that name." Sasaki is the 8790th most common name in the US, and is the surname of around 3,310 people.
