Meaningful Name/Live-Action TV: Difference between revisions

* Adele Channing in ''[[The L Word]]'' has the same surname as the main character in ''All About Eve'' and her storyline is clearly inspired by that film

* The toughness of sisters Ronnie and Roxy is shown by giving them similar names to the notorious Kray twins Ronnie and Reggie.

** "Image of the Fendahl" features a character named Dr. Fendelman, who has no idea that it is his hidden genetic destiny to aid an ancient and malevolent life force known as the Fendahl. As the [[Universe Compendium|Completely Useless Encyclopedia]] points out, it's a shame other aliens weren't so transparent, as the heroes could just go through their phone book and round up every Joe Dalekagent and Mary Autonduplicate. However, this example is a little different from the others; the name is an in-story indication that the Fendahl have been meddling with humanity for a long time, and the unusual name is noticed and commented on by characters in the story.

** There's also <s>Mr.</s> ''Professor'' '''Y'''ou '''A'''re '''N'''ot '''A'''lone.

** In ''The Sound of Drums'', {{spoiler|The Master believes the Doctor chose his name so as to associate himself with "the man who makes people better". The Master's choice of name is naturally a massive hint towards his egotism ("a psychiatrist's field day", from the same episode).}} And of course, "Master" was chosen for the Doctor's arch-nemesis due to the academic connection.

* In ''[[Lexx]]'', a character named Doctor Longbore talks, at great length, in a monotone voice. Prince, ruler of the planet Fire, is heavily implied to be Satan.

* The [[Big Bad]] of season two of the original ''[[Life On Mars]]''? [[The Wizard of Oz (Film)|Frank Morgan]]. Who wanted to help Sam "get home". This is also in the midst of all the ''other'' Oz references (such as one of Gene's nicknames for Sam being "Dorothy" - as in, someone lost in a strange land trying to get home, or a "[[Bi the Way|Friend of Dorothy]]").

* In ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'', the principal's name is [[Bewitched (TV)|Mr. Laritate]] and the art teacher's name is [[I Dreamof Jeannie|Ms. Majorheeley]].

* Emma in ''[[Degrassi the Next Generation]]'' is a meta-example, being named after the Emmy Award ''[[Degrassi Junior High]]'' got for her mom's [[Teen Pregnancy]] storyline.

* ''[[Sesame Street (TV)|Sesame Street]]'': Abby Cadabby's shy classmate Gonnigan has the ability to become invisible... which he does quite often.

* The TV series of ''[[The Walking Dead]]'' has a Centre for Disease Control scientist named Edwin Jenner. His namesake, Edward Jenner, was the first person to successfully and scientifically inoculate against smallpox. Subverted in that the Dr Jenner from the show has no idea how to go about curing the plague.

* Kurt Hummel from the musical tv show ''[[Glee]]'' is named after Kurt Von Trap from the musical ''[[The Sound of Music]]''.

** Might count for some if not all of the other Glee-club members too. Rachel's full name is Rachel Barbra Berry. She is a huge Barbra Streisand fan. Quinn's name rhymes with Finn and sounds like Queen. Santana Lopez is probably be named after the guitarist Carlos Santana and the singer Jennifer Lopez. Brittany S. Pierce's name is already explained on Glee; Britney Spears. Also: Kurt rhymes with Burt. As of season two: coach Bieste, which is pronounced "beast" and fits with her manly personality. Puck's first name, Noah, is slightly ironic. Noah is a typical [[Nice Jewish Boy]] name and contrasts with Puck's bad-boy attitude.