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A form of [[Names to Run Away From Really Fast]]. But ''only'' really scary nouns count: ''Doom, hunter, death, cage; etc.''
A form of [[Names to Run Away From Really Fast]]. But ''only'' really scary nouns count: ''Doom, hunter, death, cage; etc.''


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=== Doom ===
== Doom ==
Sinister and striking enough to [[Doomy Dooms of Doom|have its own page]].
Sinister and striking enough to [[Doomy Dooms of Doom|have its own page]].


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* ''[[Doctor Doom]]'', of course.
* ''[[Doctor Doom]]'', of course.
* [[Superman/Characters|Doomsday]] from ''[[Superman]]'', if his [[Obviously Evil]] appearance isn't enough.
* [[Superman/Characters|Doomsday]] from ''[[Superman]]'', if his [[Obviously Evil]] appearance isn't enough.


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* Thulsa Doom from ''[[Conan the Barbarian]]''.
* Thulsa Doom from ''[[Conan the Barbarian]]''.
* ''[[Who Framed Roger Rabbit?]]'': If you're a toon, Judge Doom is not someone you're going to want to hang around with. Or even if you're not, at that.
* ''[[Who Framed Roger Rabbit?]]'': If you're a toon, Judge Doom is not someone you're going to want to hang around with. Or even if you're not, at that.


== [[Music]] ==
=== [[Music]] ===
* Rapper [[MF DOOM]], whose persona is that of, well, a twisted genius hell bent on revenge against the industry that destroyed him. Possibly inspired by his real name Daniel Dumile, which is pronounced "Doom-i-lay".
* Rapper [[MF DOOM]], whose persona is that of, well, a twisted genius hell bent on revenge against the industry that destroyed him. Possibly inspired by his real name Daniel Dumile, which is pronounced "Doom-i-lay".


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* ''[[Pokémon]]'': Houndoom is a demonic-looking Dark/Fire canine.
* ''[[Pokémon]]'': Houndoom is a demonic-looking Dark/Fire canine.
* And how can we forget Evaccania Doom from [[Ketsui]].
* And how can we forget Evaccania Doom from [[Ketsui]].


== [[Western Animation]] ==
=== [[Western Animation]] ===
* Bonus points: Doomageddon of ''[[League of Super Evil]]'' combines doom and armageddon.
* Bonus points: Doomageddon of ''[[League of Super Evil]]'' combines doom and armageddon.
* ''[[Avenger Penguins]]'': It's the end of the line for Caractacus Doom...
* ''[[Avenger Penguins]]'': It's the end of the line for Caractacus Doom...


=== Hunter ===
== Hunter ==
In fact, the naming of someone as Hunter is apparently so iconic that some "tests" to determine the [[Mary Sue]]-ness of characters specifically have a point (or more!) for someone named Hunter. Jäger (German "hunter") likely counts.
In fact, the naming of someone as Hunter is apparently so iconic that some "tests" to determine the [[Mary Sue]]-ness of characters specifically have a point (or more!) for someone named Hunter. Jäger (German "hunter") likely counts.


== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==
=== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ===
* ''[[Bleach]]'': Grimmjow Jaegerjaques, with the triple whammy [[Spell My Name with an "S"|depending on how you spell his name]].
* ''[[Bleach]]'': Grimmjow Jaegerjaques, with the triple whammy [[Spell My Name with an "S"|depending on how you spell his name]].


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* Also, Hunter Blackthorne is [[The Chessmaster]] from ''[[Noble Causes]]''.
* Also, Hunter Blackthorne is [[The Chessmaster]] from ''[[Noble Causes]]''.
* "Hunter" is Robyn Canmore's alias in the ''[[Gargoyles]]'' spinoff comic book, ''Bad Guys.''
* "Hunter" is Robyn Canmore's alias in the ''[[Gargoyles]]'' spinoff comic book, ''Bad Guys.''


== [[Literature]] ==
=== [[Literature]] ===
* Hunter was also the name of the extremely intimidating [[Action Girl]] from ''[[Neverwhere]]''.
* Hunter was also the name of the extremely intimidating [[Action Girl]] from ''[[Neverwhere]]''.


== Live-Action TV ==
=== Live-Action TV ===
* Subverted in the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' episode "The Squire of Gothos", with the meteorologist [http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Karl_Jaeger Karl Jaegar]. Upon hearing his name, Trelane (a fanboy of Human military history) promptly squees: "Ein Deutsch Soldat, nein?"
* Subverted in the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' episode "The Squire of Gothos", with the meteorologist [http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Karl_Jaeger Karl Jaegar]. Upon hearing his name, Trelane (a fanboy of Human military history) promptly squees: "Ein Deutsch Soldat, nein?"


== [[Professional Wrestling]] ==
=== [[Professional Wrestling]] ===
* Hunter Hearst Helmsley, a.k.a. [[Triple H]], from [[WWE]]. Ironically, the name is a leftover from a previous gimmick as a snobby aristocrat, and was not originally given to the sledgehammer-wielding, water-spitting, all-ass-kicking-all-the-time [[Badass]] we know today.
* Hunter Hearst Helmsley, a.k.a. [[Triple H]], from [[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]]. Ironically, the name is a leftover from a previous gimmick as a snobby aristocrat, and was not originally given to the sledgehammer-wielding, water-spitting, all-ass-kicking-all-the-time [[Badass]] we know today.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Hunters in ''[[Marathon Trilogy|Marathon]]'', ''[[Halo]]'', ''[[Half Life]]'', ''[[Resident Evil]]'' etc.
* Hunters in ''[[Marathon Trilogy|Marathon]]'', ''[[Halo]]'', ''[[Half Life]]'', ''[[Resident Evil]]'' etc.
* Hunter-Killers in ''[[Spectre]]''.
* Hunter-Killers in ''[[Spectre]]''.
* ''[[Metal Gear Solid]]'': Frank Jaeger, since it's derived from Jäger.
* ''[[Metal Gear Solid]]'': Frank Jaeger, since it's derived from Jäger.


== [[Web Comics]] ==
=== [[Web Comics]] ===
* ''[[Girl Genius]]'': The Jägermonsters.
* ''[[Girl Genius]]'': The Jägermonsters.


== [[Western Animation]] ==
=== [[Western Animation]] ===
* Hunter Gathers from ''[[The Venture Brothers]]''. Possibly parodied as it sounds like 'hunter/gatherer', which isn't ''that'' scary.
* Hunter Gathers from ''[[The Venture Brothers]]''. Possibly parodied as it sounds like 'hunter/gatherer', which isn't ''that'' scary.


== [[Real Life]] ==
=== [[Real Life]] ===
* [[Hunter S. Thompson]].
* [[Hunter S. Thompson]].
* Not to mention that 'jaeger' is also a certain ominous bird - a kleptoparasite that literally beats up other birds and steals their food.
* Not to mention that 'jaeger' is also a certain ominous bird - a kleptoparasite that literally beats up other birds and steals their food.


=== Death (or "Deth") ===
== Death (or "Deth") ==
A favored name component of villains and Evil Overlords, although such a name is usually not given to a character at birth, but acquired later once they've reached a certain level of "badassitude".
A favored name component of villains and Evil Overlords, although such a name is usually not given to a character at birth, but acquired later once they've reached a certain level of "badassitude".


== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==
=== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ===
* Cancer Deathmask from ''[[Saint Seiya]]''. The fact that his Zodiac Sign (Cancer) is also the name of a dreaded disease doesn't make him any more approachable.
* Cancer Deathmask from ''[[Saint Seiya]]''. The fact that his Zodiac Sign (Cancer) is also the name of a dreaded disease doesn't make him any more approachable.
* Not a person, but anything that goes by the name of ''[[Death Note]]'' is clearly [[Artifact of Doom|not something to be trifled with]].
* Not a person, but anything that goes by the name of ''[[Death Note]]'' is clearly [[Artifact of Doom|not something to be trifled with]].
* ''[[Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei]]'' gives us the eponymous teacher's older brother, Itoshiki Mikoto - better known as ''Zetsumei-sensei'', or Dr. Death.
* ''[[Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei]]'' gives us the eponymous teacher's older brother, Itoshiki Mikoto - better known as ''Zetsumei-sensei'', or Dr. Death.
* ''[[Sekirei]]'' has Shiina who's name means "Death" for a ''very good reason'' despite his very sweet nature.
* ''[[Sekirei]]'' has Shiina who's name means "Death" for a ''very good reason'' despite his very sweet nature.


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* [[DC]] villain Deathstroke: The Most [[Badass]] Name of All Time? As if that weren't enough, his full name is "Deathstroke The Terminator". His real name, Slade Wilson, isn't bad either, due to its similarity with the hard mineral slate.
* [[DC]] villain Deathstroke: The Most [[Badass]] Name of All Time? As if that weren't enough, his full name is "Deathstroke The Terminator". His real name, Slade Wilson, isn't bad either, due to its similarity with the hard mineral slate.
* ''[[Judge Dredd]]'': Sidney De'ath became known as Judge Death ''before'' he became an undead monstrosity.
* ''[[Judge Dredd]]'': Sidney De'ath became known as Judge Death ''before'' he became an undead monstrosity.
* [[Marvel Comics]]' ''[[X-Men (Comic Book)|X-Men]]'':
* [[Marvel Comics]]' ''[[X-Men (Comic Book)|X-Men]]'':
** Villainess Lady Deathstrike definitely qualifies.
** Villainess Lady Deathstrike definitely qualifies.
** Death Adder. If the name isn't enough, [[Reptiles Are Abhorrent|he's a member of the Serpent Society.]]
** Death Adder. If the name isn't enough, [[Reptiles Are Abhorrent|he's a member of the Serpent Society.]]
** Deathbird, [[Cain and Abel|sister of]] [[Royally Screwed-Up|Shi'ar empress]] [[X-Men/Recurring Characters/Characters|Lilandra]].
** Deathbird, [[Cain and Abel|sister of]] [[Royally Screwed-Up|Shi'ar empress]] [[X-Men/Characters/Recurring Characters|Lilandra]].
* ''[[Transformers Timelines]]'' gave the name Deathsaurus to a villain who was once the [[Big Bad]] of ''[[Transformers Victory]]''.
* ''[[Transformers Timelines]]'' gave the name Deathsaurus to a villain who was once the [[Big Bad]] of ''[[Transformers Victory]]''.


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* Arnold Toht from ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]''. Toht is an Anglicized spelling for the German word for "dead" ("tot").
* Arnold Toht from ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]''. Toht is an Anglicized spelling for the German word for "dead" ("tot").
* Todd, which sounds very much like German for "death", is a common name among badasses and horror characters (though in the latter, it's because ''they'' die).
* Todd, which sounds very much like German for "death", is a common name among badasses and horror characters (though in the latter, it's because ''they'' die).
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* ''[[Star Wars]]'': The Death Star.
* ''[[Star Wars]]'': The Death Star.


== [[Literature]] ==
=== [[Literature]] ===
* It is the middle name of detective [[Lord Peter Wimsey]], although in his case it is pronounced "Deeth" (rhymes with "teeth"). The Wimsey books also include a {{spoiler|psychotic neurologist named Sir Julian ''Freke''}}.
* It is the middle name of detective [[Lord Peter Wimsey]], although in his case it is pronounced "Deeth" (rhymes with "teeth"). The Wimsey books also include a {{spoiler|psychotic neurologist named Sir Julian ''Freke''}}.
* The ''[[Discworld]]'' novels, despite featuring [[The Grim Reaper|Death Himself]] as a prominent good guy, had a villain named Edward d'Eath (no relation) in ''[[Discworld/Men At Arms|Men At Arms]]''.
* The ''[[Discworld]]'' novels, despite featuring [[The Grim Reaper|Death Himself]] as a prominent good guy, had a villain named Edward d'Eath (no relation) in ''[[Men at Arms]]''.
* There's also a De'Ath in ''[[Gormenghast]]''.
* There's also a De'Ath in ''[[Gormenghast]]''.
* In [[Neal Stephenson]]'s ''[[The Baroque Cycle]]'', {{spoiler|Édouard de Gex}} takes the alias Edmund de Ath after he fakes his death. Given how many people he ends up killing or causing the death of, [[Rule of Symbolism|it's quite symbolic]].
* In [[Neal Stephenson]]'s ''[[The Baroque Cycle]]'', {{spoiler|Édouard de Gex}} takes the alias Edmund de Ath after he fakes his death. Given how many people he ends up killing or causing the death of, [[Rule of Symbolism|it's quite symbolic]].
* [[Patricia A. McKillip]]'s ''Riddle of the Stars'' trilogy features a man named Deth whose true allegiance is ambiguous, but eventually turns out to be {{spoiler|a good guy}}.
* [[Patricia A. McKillip]]'s ''Riddle of the Stars'' trilogy features a man named Deth whose true allegiance is ambiguous, but eventually turns out to be {{spoiler|a good guy}}.
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* Death Eaters in ''[[Harry Potter]]''. To a lesser extent Voldemort himself (though his name is basically misspelled French for Fly From Death or Lord "I'm terrified of dying" basically).
* Death Eaters in ''[[Harry Potter]]''. To a lesser extent Voldemort himself (though his name is basically misspelled French for Fly From Death or Lord "I'm terrified of dying" basically).


== [[Live Action Television]] ==
=== [[Live-Action TV]] ===
* Deathgaia from ''Kankyou Choujin Ecogainder''.
* Deathgaia from ''Kankyou Choujin Ecogainder''.
* Parodied in ''[[That Mitchell and Webb Look]]'' with Professor Death, a man who attracts military attention due to his invention of the Giant Death Ray - which turns out to be the world's first laser bar code reader.
* Parodied in ''[[That Mitchell and Webb Look]]'' with Professor Death, a man who attracts military attention due to his invention of the Giant Death Ray - which turns out to be the world's first laser bar code reader.


== [[Tabletop Games]] ==
=== [[Tabletop Games]] ===
* ''[[Warhammer 40000]]'':
* ''[[Warhammer 40,000]]'':
** Death Korps of Krieg.
** Death Korps of Krieg.
** Deathwatch.
** Deathwatch.
** Deathwing.
** Deathwing.
** Death Guard.
** Death Guard.
** Death Company.
** Death Company.
** Deathskulls.
** Deathskulls.
** And these are just the more notable organizations or groups with 'death' in their names. There are tons of less known ones like Death Mongers, Death Knights, Death Spectres and so on. ''Warhammer 40K'' also has weapons (like Deathstrike Missile, [[Razor Floss|Deathspinner]] or [[Macross Missile Massacre|Deathwind Missile Launcher]]), vehicles (Death Wheel or [[Magic Countdown|Deathstrike Missile Launcher]] for aforementioned Deathstrike Missile), occupations ([[Monster Clown|Death Jester]] or Death Cult Assassin), ships (Agonising Death) and locales (Hive Death Mire (conveniently located on [[It Gets Worse|planet Armageddon near the River Insane]]) who fit this trope. And lets not forget the multitude of [[Death World|Deathworlds]] in the Imperium.
** And these are just the more notable organizations or groups with 'death' in their names. There are tons of less known ones like Death Mongers, Death Knights, Death Spectres and so on. ''Warhammer 40K'' also has weapons (like Deathstrike Missile, [[Razor Floss|Deathspinner]] or [[Macross Missile Massacre|Deathwind Missile Launcher]]), vehicles (Death Wheel or [[Magic Countdown|Deathstrike Missile Launcher]] for aforementioned Deathstrike Missile), occupations ([[Monster Clown|Death Jester]] or Death Cult Assassin), ships (Agonising Death) and locales (Hive Death Mire (conveniently located on [[It Gets Worse|planet Armageddon near the River Insane]])) who fit this trope. And lets not forget the multitude of [[Death World|Deathworlds]] in the Imperium.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Dracula's right hand man "Death" in the ''[[Castlevania]]'' series; like the ''Discworld'' example he is the actual [[The Grim Reaper|Grim Reaper]] but unlike that example he is definitely evil.
* Dracula's right hand man "Death" in the ''[[Castlevania]]'' series; like the ''Discworld'' example he is the actual [[The Grim Reaper|Grim Reaper]] but unlike that example he is definitely evil.
* Satirical example: ''[[Death Spank]]''.
* Satirical example: ''[[Death Spank]]''.
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* Deathwing from ''[[World of Warcraft]]''. Also Lady Deathwhisper.
* Deathwing from ''[[World of Warcraft]]''. Also Lady Deathwhisper.


== [[Web Original]] ==
=== [[Web Original]] ===
* Dr_Death from ''[[Neopets]]'' is a subversion. [[Significant Anagram|Eliv Thade]], not so much.
* Dr_Death from ''[[Neopets]]'' is a subversion. [[Significant Anagram|Eliv Thade]], not so much.
* ''[[The Speculative Dinosaur Project]]'' has the penguins of DEATH!! (capitalization is actually part of the name.)
* ''[[The Speculative Dinosaur Project]]'' has the penguins of DEATH!! (capitalization is actually part of the name.)


== [[Western Animation]] ==
=== [[Western Animation]] ===
* An episode of the cartoon ''[[Mad Jack the Pirate]]'' featured a well-suited man called "Mr. D'eath". Jack remarks that his name sounds French until seeing the man upon which he realises the man [[Foregone Conclusion|is, in fact]], [[Grim Reaper|Death]].
* An episode of the cartoon ''[[Mad Jack the Pirate]]'' featured a well-suited man called "Mr. D'eath". Jack remarks that his name sounds French until seeing the man upon which he realises the man [[Foregone Conclusion|is, in fact]], [[Grim Reaper|Death]].
* ''[[Metalocalypse]]'': Dethklok is all about this. Nathan Explosion, William Murderface, and Toki Wartooth all fit (and those are their birth names). Everyone that attends a Dethklok concert is required to sign a pain waiver.
* ''[[Metalocalypse]]'': Dethklok is all about this. Nathan Explosion, William Murderface, and Toki Wartooth all fit (and those are their birth names). Everyone that attends a Dethklok concert is required to sign a pain waiver.
* The [[Bat Out of Hell|Deathgleaner]] from [[The Future Is Wild]].
* The [[Bat Out of Hell|Deathgleaner]] from [[The Future Is Wild]].


== [[Real Life]] ==
=== [[Real Life]] ===
* Exception -- De'Ath (not pronounced like you'd expect) was apparently a real English aristocratic name. Inspired [[Terry Pratchett]] for Edward d'Eath.
* Exception -- De'Ath (not pronounced like you'd expect) was apparently a real English aristocratic name. Inspired [[Terry Pratchett]] for Edward d'Eath.
* The Totenkopf--German for dead man's head, or Death's head--is used as an insignia for many military units worldwide. Historically, it is probably most commonly associated with the German military. It's most notorious use, of corse, was the unit which takes its name from the symbol, the SS-Totenkopfverbände: The "Death's-Head Units" of the Schutzstaffel which was responsible for administrating Nazi death camps.
* The Totenkopf--German for dead man's head, or Death's head--is used as an insignia for many military units worldwide. Historically, it is probably most commonly associated with the German military. It's most notorious use, of corse, was the unit which takes its name from the symbol, the SS-Totenkopfverbände: The "Death's-Head Units" of the Schutzstaffel which was responsible for administrating Nazi death camps.
* The Death Cap, ''Amanita phalloides'', which contains the same deadly poison as the Destroying Angel, and is said to have caused more deaths than any other mushroom species.
* The Death Cap, ''Amanita phalloides'', which contains the same deadly poison as the Destroying Angel, and is said to have caused more deaths than any other mushroom species.
* Death camas.
* Death camas.
=== Pain ===
== Pain ==


== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==
=== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ===
* ''[[Naruto]]'' villain Pain, who {{spoiler|destroyed Konoha Village}}.
* ''[[Naruto]]'' villain Pain, who {{spoiler|destroyed Konoha Village}}.


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* ''[[Major Payne]]'', featuring Damon Wayans as a [[Badass]] [[Drill Sergeant Nasty]].
* ''[[Major Payne]]'', featuring Damon Wayans as a [[Badass]] [[Drill Sergeant Nasty]].
* Also Howard Payne, villain of ''[[Speed]]''.
* Also Howard Payne, villain of ''[[Speed]]''.
* ''[[Kung Pow]]'': Master Pain. Then he changes his name to Betty. It's one of ''those'' movies.
* ''[[Kung Pow]]'': Master Pain. Then he changes his name to Betty. It's one of ''those'' movies.
* Pain is the name of one of Hades's servants from ''[[Hercules (Disney film)|Hercules]]''.
* Pain is the name of one of Hades's servants from ''[[Hercules (1997 film)|Hercules]]''.


== [[Literature]] ==
=== [[Literature]] ===
* Payne in J.R. Ward's ''[[Black Dagger Brotherhood]]'' series is Vishous' fraternal twin sister. She's a warrior and shares her brother's resentment for their mother.
* Payne in J.R. Ward's ''[[Black Dagger Brotherhood]]'' series is Vishous' fraternal twin sister. She's a warrior and shares her brother's resentment for their mother.
* ''[[Harry Potter]]'': Whip out your Spanish dictionary and you get Dolores Umbridge.
* ''[[Harry Potter]]'': Whip out your Spanish dictionary and you get Dolores Umbridge.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* ''[[Max Payne (series)|Max Payne]]'', [[Anti-Hero]] and [[One-Man Army]]. Considering the [[Xtreme Kool Letterz|Xtremely Kool X]] in his first name, the name's a double whammy ... If you mess with him, you will experience pain to the max.
* ''[[Max Payne (series)|Max Payne]]'', [[Anti-Hero]] and [[One-Man Army]]. Considering the [[Xtreme Kool Letterz|Xtremely Kool X]] in his first name, the name's a double whammy ... If you mess with him, you will experience pain to the max.
* Then there's Paine from ''[[Final Fantasy X 2]]''.
* Then there's Paine from ''[[Final Fantasy X-2]]''.
* The Lady of Pain, ruler of Sigil, from ''[[Planescape]]''.
* The Lady of Pain, ruler of Sigil, from ''[[Planescape]]''.
* [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|The Pain]] from ''[[Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater]]''.
* [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|The Pain]] from ''[[Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater]]''.
* ''[[Doom (series)|Doom]]'': Pain Elemental -- like the [[All There in the Manual|manual says]]: "''What a name. And what a guy''."
* ''[[Doom (series)|Doom]]'': Pain Elemental -- like the [[All There in the Manual|manual says]]: "''What a name. And what a guy''."
* Inverted with Winston Payne from the ''[[Ace Attorney]]'' series, whose name is a play on "winced in pain". But he is actually the least intimidating adversary of the series: ''He's'' the one who's usually wincing.
* Inverted with Winston Payne from the ''[[Ace Attorney]]'' series, whose name is a play on "winced in pain". But he is actually the least intimidating adversary of the series: ''He's'' the one who's usually wincing.


== [[Web Comics]] ==
=== [[Web Comics]] ===
* Master Paine from ''[[Girl Genius]]''. He is a good guy, but looks pretty scary.
* Master Paine from ''[[Girl Genius]]''. He is a good guy, but looks pretty scary.


== [[Real Life]] ==
=== [[Real Life]] ===
* Thomas Paine wrote the pamphlet that started the American War of Independence.
* Thomas Paine wrote the pamphlet that started the American War of Independence.
* Odd real-life example: One of John Wilkes Booth's henchmen, Lewis Powell -- a slow-witted, borderline [[Ax Crazy]] brute who had been assigned with killing the Secretary of State -- traveled under the alias "Lewis Paine".
* Odd real-life example: One of John Wilkes Booth's henchmen, Lewis Powell -- a slow-witted, borderline [[Ax Crazy]] brute who had been assigned with killing the Secretary of State -- traveled under the alias "Lewis Paine".


=== Blight ===
== Blight ==


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* Honourable mention must go to the commander of the ''[[Mutiny on the Bounty|Bounty]]'', who is exactly one crossed t short of this name, and would have ([[Very Loosely Based on a True Story|allegedly]]) ''more'' than lived up to it.
* Honourable mention must go to the commander of the ''[[Mutiny on the Bounty|Bounty]]'', who is exactly one crossed t short of this name, and would have ([[Very Loosely Based on a True Story|allegedly]]) ''more'' than lived up to it.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* ''[[Suikoden II]]'': Luca Blight.
* ''[[Suikoden II]]'': Luca Blight.


== [[Western Animation]] ==
=== [[Western Animation]] ===
* For far less intimidating versions, ''[[Captain Planet and the Planeteers]]'''s [[Hot Scientist|hottie]] [[Evil Is Sexy|villain]] Dr. Babs Blight (whose good sister is a member of the fluffy and safe naming trope, having been named Bambi).
* For far less intimidating versions, ''[[Captain Planet and the Planeteers]]'''s [[Hot Scientist|hottie]] [[Evil Is Sexy|villain]] Dr. Babs Blight (whose good sister is a member of the fluffy and safe naming trope, having been named Bambi).
* ''[[Batman Beyond]]'': 'And behold, I shall be a Blight upon the land, and all I touch, shall wither and die!'
* ''[[Batman Beyond]]'': 'And behold, I shall be a Blight upon the land, and all I touch, shall wither and die!'


=== Blaze ===
== Blaze ==
A common, if generic, name for [[Personality Powers|fire-type characters]].
A common, if generic, name for [[Personality Powers|fire-type characters]].


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* Johnny Blaze of ''[[Ghost Rider]]''.
* Johnny Blaze of ''[[Ghost Rider]]''.


== Folklore and Mythology ==
=== Folklore and Mythology ===
* [[Merlin]]'s mentor was named Blaise.
* [[Merlin]]'s mentor was named Blaise.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Blaze of ''[[Mortal Kombat]]''.
* Blaze of ''[[Mortal Kombat]]''.
* Blaze Fielding from ''[[Streets of Rage]]'', though, is a heroine. In ''SOR 2'' she gained the ability to shoot fireballs from her palm as a special move.
* Blaze Fielding from ''[[Streets of Rage]]'', though, is a heroine. In ''SOR 2'' she gained the ability to shoot fireballs from her palm as a special move.
* Later [[Sega]] had a character named "[[Sonic the Hedgehog/Other Protagonists/Characters|Blaze the Cat]]" (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]''). Her powers are the same.
* Later [[Sega]] had a character named "[[Sonic the Hedgehog/Characters/Other Protagonists|Blaze the Cat]]" (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]''). Her powers are the same.


=== Jade ===
== Jade ==
When a woman has this name, the chances of four things increase incrementally. One, she's Asian. Two, she's gorgeous. Three, she is an excellent fighter. Four, any combination of those three. When a ''man'' has that name, on the other hand, we really don't know ''what'' to think.
When a woman has this name, the chances of four things increase incrementally. One, she's Asian. Two, she's gorgeous. Three, she is an excellent fighter. Four, any combination of those three. When a ''man'' has that name, on the other hand, we really don't know ''what'' to think.


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* [[DC Comics]] has two Jades, but only one qualifies: Jade Nguyen.
* [[DC Comics]] has two Jades, but only one qualifies: Jade Nguyen.


== [[Literature]] ==
=== [[Literature]] ===
* Mara Jade from ''[[Star Wars Expanded Universe]]'' -- red haired, green eyed assassin for the Emperor (and later wife to Luke Skywalker).
* Mara Jade from ''[[Star Wars Expanded Universe]]'' -- red haired, green eyed assassin for the Emperor (and later wife to Luke Skywalker).
* Jadis, the White Witch from ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia]]''.
* Jadis, the White Witch from ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia]]''.


== [[Live Action TV]] ==
=== [[Live Action TV]] ===
* Jade West of [[Victorious]].
* Jade West of [[Victorious]].


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Jade from ''[[Mortal Kombat]]''. Though she's black in the game, she was [[Race Lift|Asian]] in [[The Movie]].
* Jade from ''[[Mortal Kombat]]''. Though she's black in the game, she was [[Race Lift|Asian]] in [[The Movie]].


== [[Western Animation]] ==
=== [[Western Animation]] ===
* ''[[Jackie Chan Adventures]]''. She was too young to be "gorgeous" and that also meant her usefulness in a fight was debatable, though she ''was'' shown to be able to take down anyone her own size, and occasionally larger foes.
* ''[[Jackie Chan Adventures]]''. She was too young to be "gorgeous" and that also meant her usefulness in a fight was debatable, though she ''was'' shown to be able to take down anyone her own size, and occasionally larger foes.
* Jezebel Jade from the original [[Jonny Quest]]. Beautiful, tough and smart, wouldn't charge her friends for favors...too much.
* Jezebel Jade from the original [[Jonny Quest]]. Beautiful, tough and smart, wouldn't charge her friends for favors...too much.


=== Savage ===
== Savage ==


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* One major villain in [[The DC Universe]] is named [[Vandal Savage]]. His daughter, named Scandal, is an angel compared to him, and she's still a ruthless [[Ax Crazy]] mercenary.
* One major villain in [[The DC Universe]] is named [[Vandal Savage]]. His daughter, named Scandal, is an angel compared to him, and she's still a ruthless [[Ax Crazy]] mercenary.


== [[Western Animation]] ==
=== [[Western Animation]] ===
* Speaking of Savage, ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' Season 3 will introduce a character named Savage Oppress, who happens to be ''Darth Maul's brother''. [[Oh Crap]]...
* Speaking of Savage, ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]'' Season 3 will introduce a character named Savage Oppress, who happens to be ''Darth Maul's brother''. [[Oh Crap]]...


== [[Real Life]] ==
=== [[Real Life]] ===
* Adam Savage from ''[[Myth Busters]]'', on the other hand, is someone to run ''with''. Chances are, he's either running away from something about to blow up, or towards something he just blew up (in which case you get to see cool wreckage).
* Adam Savage from ''[[MythBusters]]'', on the other hand, is someone to run ''with''. Chances are, he's either running away from something about to blow up, or towards something he just blew up (in which case you get to see cool wreckage).


=== Ravager ===
== Ravager ==


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* The tyrannosaurs in [[Peter Jackson]]'s ''[[King Kong]]'' are classified as ''Vastatosaurus rex'', meaning "Ravager-lizard king."
* The tyrannosaurs in [[Peter Jackson]]'s ''[[King Kong]]'' are classified as ''Vastatosaurus rex'', meaning "Ravager-lizard king."


== [[Tabletop Games]] ==
=== [[Tabletop Games]] ===
* The Dark Eldar Ravager in ''[[Warhammer 40000]]''. Though, since the Dark Eldar have the fastest units in the game, running is ''useless.''
* The Dark Eldar Ravager in ''[[Warhammer 40,000]]''. Though, since the Dark Eldar have the fastest units in the game, running is ''useless.''


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* [[That One Boss|That One]] [[Bonus Boss]] from ''[[Jade Empire]]''.
* [[That One Boss|That One]] [[Bonus Boss]] from ''[[Jade Empire]]''.
* The name of the best halberd, possibly the best weapon in the game of ''[[Baldur's Gate|Baldur's Gate II]]: [[Expansion Pack|Throne of Bhaal]]'', as well as a fairly nasty demon you fight at one point.
* The name of the best halberd, possibly the best weapon in the game of ''[[Baldur's Gate|Baldur's Gate II]]: [[Expansion Pack|Throne of Bhaal]]'', as well as a fairly nasty demon you fight at one point.
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* ''[[City of Heroes]]'' has Rularuu the Ravager, a godlike entity whose aspects ''also'' tend to have [[Names to Run Away From]].
* ''[[City of Heroes]]'' has Rularuu the Ravager, a godlike entity whose aspects ''also'' tend to have [[Names to Run Away From]].


=== Plague ===
== Plague ==


== [[Literature]] ==
=== [[Literature]] ===
* ''[[Star Wars]]'': Darth Plagueis.
* ''[[Star Wars]]'': Darth Plagueis.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"|Plague/Prague]] in ''[[Fire Emblem]]: Path of Radiance'' (Changed to Petrine in English).
* [[Spell My Name with an "S"|Plague/Prague]] in ''[[Fire Emblem]]: Path of Radiance'' (Changed to Petrine in English).
* Las Plagas in ''[[Resident Evil 4]]''.
* Las Plagas in ''[[Resident Evil 4]]''.


=== Vader ===
== Vader ==
"Father" in Dutch, and also sounds like "invader".
"Father" in Dutch, and also sounds like "invader".


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* ''[[Star Wars]]'': You know who.
* ''[[Star Wars]]'': You know who.
** [[Comically Missing the Point|I wasn't aware Voldemort was in]] [[Star Wars]]!
** [[Comically Missing the Point|I wasn't aware Voldemort was in]] [[Star Wars]]!
== [[Professional Wrestling]] ==
=== [[Professional Wrestling]] ===
* Pro wrestler [[Vader]] (known as Big Van Vader in Japan), who is similarly no one to be trifled with.
* Pro wrestler [[Vader]] (known as Big Van Vader in Japan), who is similarly no one to be trifled with.


=== [[Hell]] ===
== [[Hell]] ==


== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==
=== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ===
* The main villain of ''[[Mazinger Z]]'' was Doctor Hell. Somehow neither that, the [[Evil Laugh]] ''or'' the creepy purple skin were enough for people to figure out he was evil until it was too late.
* The main villain of ''[[Mazinger Z]]'' was Doctor Hell. Somehow neither that, the [[Evil Laugh]] ''or'' the creepy purple skin were enough for people to figure out he was evil until it was too late.
* In ''[[Shin Mazinger]]'', on the other hand, everyone was able to figure him out rather quickly, even before the purple skin.
* In ''[[Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-hen]]'', on the other hand, everyone was able to figure him out rather quickly, even before the purple skin.


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* ''[[Hellboy (comics)|Hellboy]]''.
* ''[[Hellboy (comics)|Hellboy]]''.
* Anton Hellgate, recurring villain in Marvel's ''[[Ghost Rider]]'' comics during the 90's.
* Anton Hellgate, recurring villain in Marvel's ''[[Ghost Rider]]'' comics during the 90's.
* Hellhound, used by two [[DC]] villains. The second bought the rights to the name.
* Hellhound, used by two [[DC]] villains. The second bought the rights to the name.


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* Hell Tanner from ''[[Damnation Alley]]''.
* Hell Tanner from ''[[Damnation Alley]]''.
* Sam Hell (Rowdy Roddy Piper) in the B-classic ''Hell Comes To Frogtown''.
* Sam Hell (Rowdy Roddy Piper) in the B-classic ''Hell Comes To Frogtown''.


== [[Literature]] ==
=== [[Literature]] ===
* Possibly an allusion: Dr. Abraham van Helsing from ''[[Dracula (novel)|Dracula]]''. The anime ''[[Hellsing]]'' added an extra L, just to be clear.
* Possibly an allusion: Dr. Abraham van Helsing from ''[[Dracula (novel)|Dracula]]''. The anime ''[[Hellsing]]'' added an extra L, just to be clear.
* Nymeria from ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' picks up the nickname Hellbitch when she becomes alpha of a whole bunch of wolfpacks.
* Nymeria from ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' picks up the nickname Hellbitch when she becomes alpha of a whole bunch of wolfpacks.


== [[Live Action Television]] ==
=== [[Live-Action TV]] ===
* Abassador Hell from the original ''[[Kamen Rider]]''.
* Abassador Hell from the original ''[[Kamen Rider]]''.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Grom Hellscream from ''[[Warcraft]] II'' and ''III'', and his son Garrosh in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''.
* Grom Hellscream from ''[[Warcraft]] II'' and ''III'', and his son Garrosh in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''.


== [[Real Life]] ==
=== [[Real Life]] ===
* [[Ur Example]]: Hel, [[Norse Mythology|Norse goddess]]<ref>Strictly speaking, it must have been her Anglo-Saxon counterpart.</ref> of the dead and the underworld, [[Trope Namer|lent her name to Hell.]]
* [[Ur Example]]: Hel, [[Norse Mythology|Norse goddess]]<ref>Strictly speaking, it must have been her Anglo-Saxon counterpart.</ref> of the dead and the underworld, [[Trope Namer|lent her name to Hell.]]


=== Grave ===
== Grave ==


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* Zebediah ''Killgrave'' from above becomes a twofer, so you know he's bad news (of course, Luke ''Cage'' beat the tar out of him last we saw of him).
* Zebediah ''Killgrave'' from above becomes a twofer, so you know he's bad news (of course, Luke ''Cage'' beat the tar out of him last we saw of him).
* And from the [[DC]] side of things, we have [[Lex Luthor]]'s assistant, Mercy Graves (who has ''no'' mercy).
* And from the [[DC]] side of things, we have [[Lex Luthor]]'s assistant, Mercy Graves (who has ''no'' mercy).
* Also, ''[[100 Bullets|One Hundred Bullets]]''' [[Badass Grandpa|Agent Graves]].
* Also, ''[[100 Bullets|One Hundred Bullets]]''' [[Badass Grandpa|Agent Graves]].


== Film ==
=== Film ===
* Gustav Graves in ''[[Die Another Day]]''.
* Gustav Graves in ''[[Die Another Day]]''.


== [[MMORPG|MMORPGs]] ==
=== [[MMORPG]]s ===
* Svala Sorrowgrave from ''[[World of Warcraft]]''. Even though she's a relatively easy boss in a dungeon.
* Svala Sorrowgrave from ''[[World of Warcraft]]''. Even though she's a relatively easy boss in a dungeon.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Beyond the Grave from ''[[Gungrave]]'', who is an unstoppable zombie killing machine. The instruction booklet of the original game also says Grave is often called "Death" by his enemies.
* Beyond the Grave from ''[[Gungrave]]'', who is an unstoppable zombie killing machine. The instruction booklet of the original game also says Grave is often called "Death" by his enemies.
* The ''[[Halo]]'' series has the [[Eldritch Abomination|Gravemind]].
* The ''[[Halo]]'' series has the [[Eldritch Abomination|Gravemind]].
* League of Legends has, for a while now, Malcolm Graves. He's a shotgun-toting conman who was betrayed by a fellow conman who he'd made an arrangement with. One of his skills in the game is to fire a [[Fridge Logic|cone of three large bullets... but his gun only has two, straight, barrels...]] This troper has heard the crazy awesome, if impossible, explanation that he spits the third bullet from his mouth without anyone noticing Doesn't explain why the skill is cone-shaped, but eh. Not the gunman you want to meet in a dark alleyway, that's for sure.
* League of Legends has, for a while now, Malcolm Graves. He's a shotgun-toting conman who was betrayed by a fellow conman who he'd made an arrangement with. One of his skills in the game is to fire a [[Fridge Logic|cone of three large bullets... but his gun only has two, straight, barrels...]] This troper has heard the crazy awesome, if impossible, explanation that he spits the third bullet from his mouth without anyone noticing Doesn't explain why the skill is cone-shaped, but eh. Not the gunman you want to meet in a dark alleyway, that's for sure.


== [[Western Animation]] ==
=== [[Western Animation]] ===
* There was a truant officer named "Shallowgrave" on ''[[The Fairly Odd Parents]]''.
* There was a truant officer named "Shallowgrave" on ''[[The Fairly OddParents]]''.


=== Bane ===
== Bane ==


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* [[Batman/Characters|Bane]] from the ''[[Batman]]'' mythos, who is infamous for ''breaking Batman's back''.
* [[Batman/Characters|Bane]] from the ''[[Batman]]'' mythos, who is infamous for ''breaking Batman's back''.


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* Bane from ''[[The Matrix]]'' is not actually a bad guy until he gets possessed by Smith, at which point he becomes one.
* Bane from ''[[The Matrix]]'' is not actually a bad guy until he gets possessed by Smith, at which point he becomes one.


== [[Literature]] ==
=== [[Literature]] ===
* There's also Darth Bane from ''[[Star Wars]]''. Not only was he a Sith, but he tricked the leader of the Sith into wiping out the rest of the order, including himself (that is to say, the leader of the Sith).
* There's also Darth Bane from ''[[Star Wars]]''. Not only was he a Sith, but he tricked the leader of the Sith into wiping out the rest of the order, including himself (that is to say, the leader of the Sith).
* The Bane, a gigantic [[Evil Albino]] rat from ''[[The Underland Chronicles]]''.
* The Bane, a gigantic [[Evil Albino]] rat from ''[[The Underland Chronicles]]''.
* ''[[Harry Potter]]'': the [[Our Centaurs Are Different|centaur]] Bane, like most of the rest of his herd, sees no reason to show humans any mercy.
* ''[[Harry Potter]]'': the [[Our Centaurs Are Different|centaur]] Bane, like most of the rest of his herd, sees no reason to show humans any mercy.


== [[Tabletop Games]] ==
=== [[Tabletop Games]] ===
* Bane from the Forgotten Realms setting and 4th edition of ''[[Dungeons and Dragons]]'', the god of war, conquest and fear.
* Bane from the Forgotten Realms setting and 4th edition of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', the god of war, conquest and fear.
* ''[[Warhammer 40000]]'': The Baneblade. Also, in the video game ''[[Dawn of War|Dawn of War 2]]'', there is a whole mission in which you have to actually run away from one of those monsters.
* ''[[Warhammer 40,000]]'': The Baneblade. Also, in the video game ''[[Dawn of War|Dawn of War 2]]'', there is a whole mission in which you have to actually run away from one of those monsters.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* ''[[Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden]]'': Ultimate Hellbane.
* ''[[Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden]]'': Ultimate Hellbane.


== [[Real Life]] ==
=== [[Real Life]] ===
* House Speaker John Boehner (baner).
* House Speaker John Boehner (baner).


=== Dark ===
== Dark ==
Perhaps crossing into colours, 'Dark' in just about any usage. Examples are <s> probably</s> ''far'' too numerous to individually list here.
Perhaps crossing into colours, 'Dark' in just about any usage. Examples are <s> probably</s> ''far'' too numerous to individually list here.


== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==
=== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ===
* Subversion: Dark of ''[[D.N.Angel]]'', while a thief and a bit smug, works with the [[Dark Is Not Evil|best of motivations]]. Then again, [[Evil Counterpart]] [[Sdrawkcab Name|Krad]] plays it straight as can be.
* Subversion: Dark of ''[[D.N.Angel]]'', while a thief and a bit smug, works with the [[Dark Is Not Evil|best of motivations]]. Then again, [[Evil Counterpart]] [[Sdrawkcab Name|Krad]] plays it straight as can be.


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* ''[[The Darkness]]''.
* ''[[The Darkness]]''.


== [[Fan Fiction]] ==
=== [[Fan Works]] ===
* ''[[Light and Dark - The Adventures of Dark Yagami|Light and Dark The Adventures of Dark Yagami]]'' has Dark Yagami himself.
* ''[[Light and Dark - The Adventures of Dark Yagami|Light and Dark The Adventures of Dark Yagami]]'' has Dark Yagami himself.


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* Parodied with Mr. Furious in ''[[Mystery Men]]'', who tries to give his secret identity as Phoenix Dark, among other variations. It doesn't work, and he finally concedes that his real name is Roy.
* Parodied with Mr. Furious in ''[[Mystery Men]]'', who tries to give his secret identity as Phoenix Dark, among other variations. It doesn't work, and he finally concedes that his real name is Roy.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Dark Man from ''[[Mega Man 5]]'', and the good guy [[Darkman]].
* Dark Man from ''[[Mega Man 5]]'', and the good guy [[Darkman]].
* Solomon Dark, the [[Big Bad]] of ''[[Solomon's Keep]]''.
* Solomon Dark, the [[Big Bad]] of ''[[Solomon's Keep]]''.


== [[Western Animation]] ==
=== [[Western Animation]] ===
* To the extent that, upon seeing the first episode of 80s cartoon ''[[Skeleton Warriors]]'' and hearing a character say "[[Horrible Judge of Character|How can you think Baron Dark is our enemy?]]", one has to laugh.
* To the extent that, upon seeing the first episode of 80s cartoon ''[[Skeleton Warriors]]'' and hearing a character say "[[Horrible Judge of Character|How can you think Baron Dark is our enemy?]]", one has to laugh.


=== Cinder ===
== Cinder ==
Unless it's a reference to [[Cinderella]].
Unless it's a reference to [[Cinderella]].


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Cinder, of ''[[Killer Instinct]]'' fame.
* Cinder, of ''[[Killer Instinct]]'' fame.
* Cynder from the ''[[Legend Of Spyro Trilogy]]''. Though she only has the matching personality when she was evil, after her [[Heel Face Turn]] she's quite nice.
* Cynder from the ''[[Legend Of Spyro Trilogy]]''. Though she only has the matching personality when she was evil, after her [[Heel Face Turn]] she's quite nice.


=== Fury ===
=== [[Web Original]] ===
* Cinder Fall of ''[[RWBY]]'' -- who is ''both'' a [[Kill It with Fire|fire-powered]] villainess ''and'' a reference to Cinderella.


== [[Comic Books]] ==
== Fury ==

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=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* [[Nick Fury]] of [[Marvel Comics]].
* [[Nick Fury]] of [[Marvel Comics]].


== [[Literature]] ==
=== [[Literature]] ===
* J.R. Ward's ''[[Black Dagger Brotherhood]]'' series has a character named Phury. In the series, he is the dark, evil Zsadist's twin brother.
* J.R. Ward's ''[[Black Dagger Brotherhood]]'' series has a character named Phury. In the series, he is the dark, evil Zsadist's twin brother.


== [[Mythology]] ==
=== [[Mythology]] ===
* The Furies, Hades's minions from [[Classical Mythology]].
* The Furies, Hades's minions from [[Classical Mythology]].


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Bryan Fury from ''[[Tekken]]''.
* Bryan Fury from ''[[Tekken]]''.


=== Tear ===
== Tear ==


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Surprising subversion in ''[[Chrono Trigger]]'': Lucca Ashtear is a heroine, though it might relate to her [[For Science!|advancement of technology at the cost of safety precautions]].
* Surprising subversion in ''[[Chrono Trigger]]'': Lucca Ashtear is a heroine, though it might relate to her [[For Science!|advancement of technology at the cost of safety precautions]].


=== Gore: ===
== Gore: ==


== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==
=== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ===
* Emperor Gore from ''[[Getter Robo]]''.
* Emperor Gore from ''[[Getter Robo]]''.


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* Lt. Col. Kilgore from ''[[Apocalypse Now]]''. Part [[Colonel Badass]] part not, but has a [[Awesome McCoolname|twofer name]].
* Lt. Col. Kilgore from ''[[Apocalypse Now]]''. Part [[Colonel Badass]] part not, but has a [[Awesome McCoolname|twofer name]].


== [[MMORPG|MMORPGs]] ==
=== [[MMORPG|MMORPGs]] ===
* Teron Gorefiend from ''[[Warcraft]] II'' and ''[[World of Warcraft]]''. Also, Razorgore the Untamed from ''World of Warcraft''.
* Teron Gorefiend from ''[[Warcraft]] II'' and ''[[World of Warcraft]]''. Also, Razorgore the Untamed from ''World of Warcraft''.
* Gwen from ''[[Guild Wars]]'', going down in Charr history as Gwen the Goremonger.
* Gwen from ''[[Guild Wars]]'', going down in Charr history as Gwen the Goremonger.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Combat android Fulgore from ''[[Killer Instinct]]''.
* Combat android Fulgore from ''[[Killer Instinct]]''.


=== Dread ===
== Dread ==


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* As well as the mutation of the name in ''[[Judge Dredd]]''.
* As well as the mutation of the name in ''[[Judge Dredd]]''.


== [[Literature]] ==
=== [[Literature]] ===
* As in John "Dread" Wulgaru of ''[[Otherland]]'' -- [[Ax Crazy]], [[Serial Killer]], [[Psycho for Hire]], [[Complete Monster]] at your service.
* As in John "Dread" Wulgaru of ''[[Otherland]]'' -- [[Ax Crazy]], [[Serial Killer]], [[Psycho for Hire]], [[Complete Monster]] at your service.


=== Chaos ===
== Chaos ==


== [[Literature]] ==
=== [[Literature]] ===
* Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos, from [[H.P. Lovecraft]]'s [[Cthulhu Mythos]].
* Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos, from [[H.P. Lovecraft]]'s [[Cthulhu Mythos]].
* ''[[Discworld]]'': Ronald Soak, eternal milkman and Fifth Horseman of the Apocralypse (he left before they got famous). Originally named Kaos.
* ''[[Discworld]]'': Ronald Soak, eternal milkman and Fifth Horseman of the Apocralypse (he left before they got famous). Originally named Kaos.


== [[Mythology]] and [[Religion]] ==
=== [[Mythology]] and [[Religion]] ===
* Chaos, the void before the earth appeared, from [[Classical Mythology]].
* Chaos, the void before the earth appeared, from [[Classical Mythology]].


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* The [[One-Winged Angel]] of Garland from ''[[Final Fantasy I]]'' who also reappears as the ultimate [[Big Bad]] in ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''.
* The [[One-Winged Angel]] of Garland from ''[[Final Fantasy I]]'' who also reappears as the ultimate [[Big Bad]] in ''[[Dissidia Final Fantasy]]''.
* There's also [[Blob Monster|Argosax the Choas]] in ''[[Devil May Cry]] 2''.
* There's also [[Blob Monster|Argosax the Choas]] in ''[[Devil May Cry]] 2''.
* Chaos from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' (especially in his/its [[One-Winged Angel]] form).
* Chaos from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' (especially in his/its [[One-Winged Angel]] form).
* For a double example of this, you've got the villain called KAOS (yes, all caps) in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]] 3'' (and ''Donkey Kong Land 3''). K name, and Chaos. And the level it's first found in is called 'KAOS Karnage', which has got to be a name to run from even faster.
* For a double example of this, you've got the villain called KAOS (yes, all caps) in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]] 3'' (and ''Donkey Kong Land 3''). K name, and Chaos. And the level it's first found in is called 'KAOS Karnage', which has got to be a name to run from even faster.


=== Despair ===
== Despair ==


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* The Despair from ''[[The Sandman (Comic Book)|The Sandman]]'' (two of 'em, to be exact), who initiated the chain reaction that led [[Superman]] to Earth.
* The Despair from ''[[The Sandman]]'' (two of 'em, to be exact), who initiated the chain reaction that led [[Superman]] to Earth.
* [[Marvel Comics]] has recurring villain D'Spayre, a dream-demon.
* [[Marvel Comics]] has recurring villain D'Spayre, a dream-demon.


== Fan Fiction ==
=== [[Fan Works]] ===
* One of the main antagonists of ''[[Christian Humber Reloaded]]''.
* One of the main antagonists of ''[[Christian Humber Reloaded]]''.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* The Despair Embodied of ''[[Devil May Cry]] 2'', the [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Bishonen Line]] (with a touch of [[Viewer Gender Confusion]] and [[Ambiguous Gender]]) of the above Argosax the Chaos and perhaps the only ''[[Your Mileage May Vary|real]]'' [[Your Mileage May Vary|challenge in the game]].
* The Despair Embodied of ''[[Devil May Cry]] 2'', the [[One-Winged Angel]] and [[Bishonen Line]] (with a touch of [[Viewer Gender Confusion]] and [[Ambiguous Gender]]) of the above Argosax the Chaos and perhaps the only ''[[Your Mileage May Vary|real]]'' [[Your Mileage May Vary|challenge in the game]].
* Also, there's D'Sparil, the [[Big Bad]] of ''[[Heretic]]''.
* Also, there's D'Sparil, the [[Big Bad]] of ''[[Heretic]]''.


=== Agony ===
== Agony ==


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* Lord Agony from ''[[Locks Quest]]''. Their most powerful archineer was named Agonius and they ''didn't'' expect him to create a robot army?
* Lord Agony from ''[[Locks Quest]]''. Their most powerful archineer was named Agonius and they ''didn't'' expect him to create a robot army?


=== Other ===
== Other ==


== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==
=== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ===
* ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]'': EVERY homunculus. Come on, they're called after the seven deadly sins. [[Obviously Evil|How bad can you get?]]
* ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]'': EVERY homunculus. Come on, they're called after the seven deadly sins. [[Obviously Evil|How bad can you get?]]
* Subverted in ''[[Darker Than Black]]'': "Havoc" is definitely a run away name, but she's actually [[The Atoner]]. It fit [[Complete Monster|before]] her [[De-Power]], though.
* Subverted in ''[[Darker than Black]]'': "Havoc" is definitely a run away name, but she's actually [[The Atoner]]. It fit [[Complete Monster|before]] her [[De-Power]], though.
* ''[[Blood Plus]]'' Corpse Corps, anyone? Although by the time you get to the end, you'd run away from the [[Badass|Chevaliers.]]
* ''[[Blood+]]'' Corpse Corps, anyone? Although by the time you get to the end, you'd run away from the [[Badass|Chevaliers.]]
* ''[[Eureka Seven]]'': As if Anemone's [[Humongous Mecha|mecha]] didn't already cue you in with it's black paint job, [[Eyes Do Not Belong There|lots and lots of eyes]], and frantic, slasher movie-esque theme song that it's something you should stay far, far away from, there's the fact that it's named the END.
* ''[[Eureka Seven]]'': As if Anemone's [[Humongous Mecha|mecha]] didn't already cue you in with it's black paint job, [[Eyes Do Not Belong There|lots and lots of eyes]], and frantic, slasher movie-esque theme song that it's something you should stay far, far away from, there's the fact that it's named the END.


== [[Comic Books]] ==
=== [[Comic Books]] ===
* ''Hero For Hire'': Luke Cage, Power Man. He was so cool that [[Nicolas Cage|Nicholas Coppola]] changed his own last name to match his.
* ''Hero For Hire'': Luke Cage, Power Man. He was so cool that [[Nicolas Cage|Nicholas Coppola]] changed his own last name to match his.
* Psyko from the [[Marvel Comics]] ''[[Sleepwalker]]'' series. He's a [[Serial Killer]] and [[Mind Rape|Mind Rapist]] who likes to [[Brainwashed and Crazy|drive everyone around him insane literally just by looking at them]], try to manipulate them into [[More Than Mind Control|committing murder]], and is more or less a [[Complete Monster]].
* Psyko from the [[Marvel Comics]] ''[[Sleepwalker]]'' series. He's a [[Serial Killer]] and [[Mind Rape|Mind Rapist]] who likes to [[Brainwashed and Crazy|drive everyone around him insane literally just by looking at them]], try to manipulate them into [[More Than Mind Control|committing murder]], and is more or less a [[Complete Monster]].
* [[GL Red Lantern Corps/Characters|Atrocitus]], perhaps the only ''[[Green Lantern]]'' villain who can give [[Sinestro]] a run for his money in the evil name department. It's appropriate, since he's literally a space demon.
* [[GL Red Lantern Corps/Characters|Atrocitus]], perhaps the only ''[[Green Lantern]]'' villain who can give [[Sinestro]] a run for his money in the evil name department. It's appropriate, since he's literally a space demon.
* The Violator from ''[[Spawn]]''.
* The Violator from ''[[Spawn]]''.


== [[Fanfic]] ==
=== [[Fan Works]] ===
* Holocaust and Necrosis from ''Three of Heart, One of Blood''. Necrosis [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|causes any living object he touches to decompose, cell by cell.]] Doryn from the same series is an in-universe example: {{spoiler|his name is Zuzenai for 'essence of terror'.}}
* Holocaust and Necrosis from ''Three of Heart, One of Blood''. Necrosis [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|causes any living object he touches to decompose, cell by cell.]] Doryn from the same series is an in-universe example: {{spoiler|his name is Zuzenai for 'essence of terror'.}}
* In the ''[[Pony POV Series]]'', {{spoiler|this seems to be the natural naming scheme for the Draconequi. The ones named thus far were [[Complete Monster|Discord]], [[Darwinist|Strife]], [[Mad Artist|Pandemonium]], [[Psychopathic Manchild|Destruction]] (also goes by Disaster), [[Punch Clock Villain|Anarchy]] [[Omnicidal Maniac|Entropy]], and [[Eldritch Abomination|Havoc]]. However, Discord and Destruction are the only ones who are actively destructive, and of the two, Discord is the only one who is ''truly'' evil.}}
* In the ''[[Pony POV Series]]'', {{spoiler|this seems to be the natural naming scheme for the Draconequi. The ones named thus far were [[Complete Monster|Discord]], [[Darwinist|Strife]], [[Mad Artist|Pandemonium]], [[Psychopathic Manchild|Destruction]] (also goes by Disaster), [[Punch Clock Villain|Anarchy]] [[Omnicidal Maniac|Entropy]], and [[Eldritch Abomination|Havoc]]. However, Discord and Destruction are the only ones who are actively destructive, and of the two, Discord is the only one who is ''truly'' evil.}}
* Torment, from the [[Spyro Madness Saga]]. Cynder's [[Super-Powered Evil Side]] and a [[Manipulative Bitch]] who loves to reak carnage [[For the Evulz|just because she thinks it's funny]].
* Torment, from the ''[[Spyro Madness Saga]]''. Cynder's [[Super-Powered Evil Side]] and a [[Manipulative Bitch]] who loves to reak carnage [[For the Evulz|just because she thinks it's funny]].


== [[Film]] ==
=== [[Film]] ===
* ''[[Scanners]]'': Vale.
* ''[[Scanners]]'': Vale.
* The villain (played by [[Bela Lugosi]]) of the 1932 horror movie ''White Zombie'' is called "Murder Legendre." [[Anvilicious|So much for subtlety.]]
* The villain (played by [[Bela Lugosi]]) of the 1932 horror movie ''White Zombie'' is called "Murder Legendre." [[Anvilicious|So much for subtlety.]]
* Sheriff Freak in ''[[Troll 2]]''.
* Sheriff Freak in ''[[Troll 2]]''.
* The Rancor in ''[[Star Wars]]: [[Return of the Jedi]]''.
* The Rancor in ''[[Star Wars]]: [[Return of the Jedi]]''.
* Also from ''[[Star Wars]]'', Boba Fett's ship is the ''Slave I''. Not exactly a name to run away from, but it ''does'' [[The Dreaded| say quite a]][[Bounty Hunter| bit about the owner.]]
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== [[Literature]] ==

=== [[Literature]] ===
* General Woundwort from ''[[Watership Down]]''; it's a plant (virtually all rabbits in the book are named after plants), but it contains "wound". Also, "General" as a title.
* General Woundwort from ''[[Watership Down]]''; it's a plant (virtually all rabbits in the book are named after plants), but it contains "wound". Also, "General" as a title.
* ''[[Fear Street]],'' with the nearby Fear Forest and Fear Lake. All of which are named after the Fear family. Plus the town is called ''Shady''side, which is at least gloomy by itself.
* ''[[Fear Street]],'' with the nearby Fear Forest and Fear Lake. All of which are named after the Fear family. Plus the town is called ''Shady''side, which is at least gloomy by itself.
* Invoked in ''[[Artemis Fowl]]'' by LEP Officer Trouble Kelp, who chose his first name during his coming-of-age ceremony.
* Invoked in ''[[Artemis Fowl]]'' by LEP Officer Trouble Kelp, who chose his first name during his coming-of-age ceremony.
* ''[[Mistborn]]'' has the [[Omnicidal Maniac]] [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|Ruin]]. Also from [[Brandon Sanderson]], in ''[[The Stormlight Archive]]'' we have Odium. Both are Shards of Adolnasium, cosmic concepts personified.
* ''[[Mistborn]]'' has the [[Omnicidal Maniac]] [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|Ruin]]. Also from [[Brandon Sanderson]], in ''[[The Stormlight Archive]]'' we have Odium. Both are Shards of Adolnasium, cosmic concepts personified.
* The Enemy in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' quasi-spinoff [[Faction Paradox]], so-called because giving it a real name would only make you underestimate the sheer scope of its power. Also arguably something there's no point running from unless you have a handy universe stored away.
* The Enemy in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' quasi-spinoff [[Faction Paradox]], so-called because giving it a real name would only make you underestimate the sheer scope of its power. Also arguably something there's no point running from unless you have a handy universe stored away.
** Oh, and the [[Eldritch Location|Homeworld]]. [[Physical God|Compassion]] too, come to think of it, and [[Wooby Destroyer Of Worlds|Antipathy]], and... just about all the timeships, really. Then there's the [[Humanoid Abomination|Grandfather]]. Faction Paradox likes to do this a lot, is what we're saying.
** Oh, and the [[Eldritch Location|Homeworld]]. [[Physical God|Compassion]] too, come to think of it, and [[Wooby Destroyer Of Worlds|Antipathy]], and... just about all the timeships, really. Then there's the [[Humanoid Abomination|Grandfather]]. Faction Paradox likes to do this a lot, is what we're saying.
* Dr Grief from ''[[Alex Rider|Point Blanc]].''
* Dr Grief from ''[[Alex Rider|Point Blanc]].''


== [[Live-Action TV]] ==
=== [[Live-Action TV]] ===
* ''[[Doctor Who]]'' has Omega, whose name is the last letter in the Greek alphabet, thus implying "the end". The trope is also parodied in the episode ''Closing Time'' when Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All is the name {{spoiler|a three month old baby wants people to call him by. His actual name is Alfie.}}
* ''[[Doctor Who]]'' has Omega, whose name is the last letter in the Greek alphabet, thus implying "the end". The trope is also parodied in the episode ''Closing Time'' when Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All is the name {{spoiler|a three month old baby wants people to call him by. His actual name is Alfie.}}
* ''[[Kamen Rider Ryuki]]'': Kamen Rider Ouja's [[Fusion Dance|fusion]] Advent Beast, Genocider. It's name comes from Genocide, as in wiping out an entire race or species. And it's every bit as dangerous as its name implies it to be, it has a BLACK HOLE IN ITS CHEST!
* ''[[Kamen Rider Ryuki]]'': Kamen Rider Ouja's [[Fusion Dance|fusion]] Advent Beast, Genocider. It's name comes from Genocide, as in wiping out an entire race or species. And it's every bit as dangerous as its name implies it to be, it has a BLACK HOLE IN ITS CHEST!
* Captain Rudy Ransom from ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''; okay, no reason this Trope can't overlap with [[Awesome McCoolname]], right? Even if he was a murderer, Janeway's [[Evil Counterpart]], and a [[Well-Intentioned Extremist]] who went too far.


== [[Music]] ==
=== [[Music]] ===
* Sir Nose D'Voidofunk, Star Child's [[Captain Obvious|unfunky]] nemesis in the ''[[George Clinton]] Parliament'' universe.
* Sir Nose D'Voidofunk, Star Child's [[Captain Obvious|unfunky]] nemesis in the ''[[George Clinton]] Parliament'' universe.


== [[Toys]] ==
=== [[Toys]] ===
* Obscure bad-ass synonym version: [http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ruination Ruination], the [[Combining Mecha|gestalt form]] of the Decepticon Commandos from ''[[Transformers]]''.
* Obscure bad-ass synonym version: [http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Ruination Ruination], the [[Combining Mecha|gestalt form]] of the Decepticon Commandos from ''[[Transformers]]''.


== [[Video Games]] ==
=== [[Video Games]] ===
* The last boss in ''[[Super Smash Bros|Smash Bros Brawl]]'' would be mentioned, but his name is a rather... [[Incredibly Lame Pun|taboo]].
* The last boss in ''[[Super Smash Bros.|Smash Bros Brawl]]'' would be mentioned, but his name is a rather... [[Incredibly Lame Pun|taboo]].
* The Nightmare, from ''[[Metroid]]''. An extremely creepy-looking cyborg monster that can manipulate gravity and shoot lasers all over the place, and if you blow its faceplate off (which looks bad enough on its own), its ''actual face'' is just... [[Nightmare Fuel|eurgh.]] The [[Psycho Strings]] that play in its theme song in ''Other M'' do not help matters.
* The Nightmare, from ''[[Metroid]]''. An extremely creepy-looking cyborg monster that can manipulate gravity and shoot lasers all over the place, and if you blow its faceplate off (which looks bad enough on its own), its ''actual face'' is just... [[Nightmare Fuel|eurgh.]] The [[Psycho Strings]] that play in its theme song in ''Other M'' do not help matters.
* From ''[[Neopets]]'', we have the [[Hopeless Boss Fight]] known as Oblivion. He may just be the [[Ultimate Evil]] of Neopia!
* From ''[[Neopets]]'', we have the [[Hopeless Boss Fight]] known as Oblivion. He may just be the [[Ultimate Evil]] of Neopia!
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* Abyss, the [[Big Bad]] of ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 2]]''; also the name of the [[Big Bad]] in ''[[Soul Series|Soul Calibur III]]''.
* Abyss, the [[Big Bad]] of ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 2]]''; also the name of the [[Big Bad]] in ''[[Soul Series|Soul Calibur III]]''.
* Scumocide/Genocide in ''[[Captain Commando]]''.
* Scumocide/Genocide in ''[[Captain Commando]]''.
* Any Servant from ''[[Fate/stay night|Fate Stay Night]]'', but especially [[The Berserker|Berserker]].
* Any Servant from ''[[Fate/stay night|Fate Stay Night]]'', but especially [[The Berserker|Berserker]].
* The big bad of ''[[Mass Effect]]'', Sovereign, has a name halfway between noun and title, and boy, is it an [[Eldritch Abomination|Entity]] [[Mind Rape|To Avoid Like]] [[Omnicidal Maniac|The Plague.]] Same with Sov's boss, [[Big Bad|Harbinger]], and ''his'' boss, {{spoiler|the Catalyst}}.
* The big bad of ''[[Mass Effect]]'', Sovereign, has a name halfway between noun and title, and boy, is it an [[Eldritch Abomination|Entity]] [[Mind Rape|To Avoid Like]] [[Omnicidal Maniac|The Plague.]] Same with Sov's boss, [[Big Bad|Harbinger]], and ''his'' boss, {{spoiler|the Catalyst}}.
* Juggernauts (described in a terminal as "the big floaty thing that kicks our asses") in ''[[Marathon Trilogy|Marathon]]''.
* Juggernauts (described in a terminal as "the big floaty thing that kicks our asses") in ''[[Marathon Trilogy|Marathon]]''.
* Queen Cadavra from ''[[Bug!]]!'', a fat, evil, obnoxious black widow spider queen.
* Queen Cadavra from ''[[Bug!]]!'', a fat, evil, obnoxious black widow spider queen.
* In ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney]]: Trials and Tribulations'': Violetta/Viola Cadaverini.
* In ''[[Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney]]: Trials and Tribulations'': Violetta/Viola Cadaverini.
== [[Web Comics]] ==
=== [[Web Comics]] ===
* Subverted in [http://www.smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comics&id=283 this] ''[[Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal]]'' strip.
* Subverted in [http://www.smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comics&id=283 this] ''[[Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal]]'' strip.
* In ''The Monster Under the Bed'' inhabitants of Nox have various gloom-and-doom names, mostly nouns. Such as Shadow, Midnight, Mortis or Terminus. Not without a reason, in that while most of them are not bad company as such, they are [[Things That Go Bump in the Night]] who [[Emotion Eater|feed on fear]].


== [[Western Animation]] ==
=== [[Western Animation]] ===
* [[Enfant Terrible|Vendetta]] and her [[Rodents of Unusual Size|assistant Grudge]] in ''[[Making Fiends]]''.
* [[Enfant Terrible|Vendetta]] and her [[Rodents of Unusual Size|assistant Grudge]] in ''[[Making Fiends]]''.
* Rampage - immortal, murderous, psychopathic Predacon from ''Beast Wars'' that feeds on fear and likes to go on, well, a rampage.
* Rampage - immortal, murderous, psychopathic Predacon from ''Beast Wars'' that feeds on fear and likes to go on, well, a rampage.
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** Discord.
** Discord.


== [[Real Life]] ==
=== [[Real Life]] ===
* In which case, there's the real-life Mick Jagger -- a bad-ass rocker if ever there was one. (The [[Rolling Stones]], in their early days, made a point of not being nice guys like [[The Beatles]].)
* In which case, there's the real-life Mick Jagger -- a bad-ass rocker if ever there was one. (The [[Rolling Stones]], in their early days, made a point of not being nice guys like [[The Beatles]].)
* Nick Cave, as well as a few of his bandmates: Conway Savage, Roland Wolf, Hugo Race, Tracy Pew. Their music is quite often very scary.
* Nick Cave, as well as a few of his bandmates: Conway Savage, Roland Wolf, Hugo Race, Tracy Pew. Their music is quite often very scary.
* Any of several warships bearing the name HMS ''Terror'', but especially [[wikipedia:HMS Terror (I03)|this one.]]
* Any of several warships bearing the name HMS ''Terror'', but especially [[wikipedia:HMS Terror (I03)|this one.]]


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A form of Names to Run Away From Really Fast. But only really scary nouns count: Doom, hunter, death, cage; etc.

Examples of Names to Run Away From Really Fast/Nouns include:


Doom

Sinister and striking enough to have its own page.

Comic Books

Film

Music

  • Rapper MF DOOM, whose persona is that of, well, a twisted genius hell bent on revenge against the industry that destroyed him. Possibly inspired by his real name Daniel Dumile, which is pronounced "Doom-i-lay".

Video Games

  • Pokémon: Houndoom is a demonic-looking Dark/Fire canine.
  • And how can we forget Evaccania Doom from Ketsui.

Western Animation

Hunter

In fact, the naming of someone as Hunter is apparently so iconic that some "tests" to determine the Mary Sue-ness of characters specifically have a point (or more!) for someone named Hunter. Jäger (German "hunter") likely counts.

Anime and Manga

Comic Books

Literature

Live-Action TV

  • Subverted in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Squire of Gothos", with the meteorologist Karl Jaegar. Upon hearing his name, Trelane (a fanboy of Human military history) promptly squees: "Ein Deutsch Soldat, nein?"

Professional Wrestling

  • Hunter Hearst Helmsley, a.k.a. Triple H, from WWE. Ironically, the name is a leftover from a previous gimmick as a snobby aristocrat, and was not originally given to the sledgehammer-wielding, water-spitting, all-ass-kicking-all-the-time Badass we know today.

Video Games

Web Comics

Western Animation

  • Hunter Gathers from The Venture Brothers. Possibly parodied as it sounds like 'hunter/gatherer', which isn't that scary.

Real Life

  • Hunter S. Thompson.
  • Not to mention that 'jaeger' is also a certain ominous bird - a kleptoparasite that literally beats up other birds and steals their food.

Death (or "Deth")

A favored name component of villains and Evil Overlords, although such a name is usually not given to a character at birth, but acquired later once they've reached a certain level of "badassitude".

Anime and Manga

  • Cancer Deathmask from Saint Seiya. The fact that his Zodiac Sign (Cancer) is also the name of a dreaded disease doesn't make him any more approachable.
  • Not a person, but anything that goes by the name of Death Note is clearly not something to be trifled with.
  • Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei gives us the eponymous teacher's older brother, Itoshiki Mikoto - better known as Zetsumei-sensei, or Dr. Death.
  • Sekirei has Shiina who's name means "Death" for a very good reason despite his very sweet nature.

Comic Books

Film

  • Arnold Toht from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Toht is an Anglicized spelling for the German word for "dead" ("tot").
  • Todd, which sounds very much like German for "death", is a common name among badasses and horror characters (though in the latter, it's because they die).
  • Dr. Totenkopf in Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow. Totenkopf is German for "skull" (but only when dead and by itself; literally a "dead's head").
  • Star Wars: The Death Star.

Literature

  • It is the middle name of detective Lord Peter Wimsey, although in his case it is pronounced "Deeth" (rhymes with "teeth"). The Wimsey books also include a psychotic neurologist named Sir Julian Freke.
  • The Discworld novels, despite featuring Death Himself as a prominent good guy, had a villain named Edward d'Eath (no relation) in Men at Arms.
  • There's also a De'Ath in Gormenghast.
  • In Neal Stephenson's The Baroque Cycle, Édouard de Gex takes the alias Edmund de Ath after he fakes his death. Given how many people he ends up killing or causing the death of, it's quite symbolic.
  • Patricia A. McKillip's Riddle of the Stars trilogy features a man named Deth whose true allegiance is ambiguous, but eventually turns out to be a good guy.
  • Arawn-Death-Lord of Annuvin, from the Prydain Chronicles. Apparently Death-Lord itself is a title, as he usurped it from a previous Death-Lord (who wants it back).
  • Death Eaters in Harry Potter. To a lesser extent Voldemort himself (though his name is basically misspelled French for Fly From Death or Lord "I'm terrified of dying" basically).

Live-Action TV

  • Deathgaia from Kankyou Choujin Ecogainder.
  • Parodied in That Mitchell and Webb Look with Professor Death, a man who attracts military attention due to his invention of the Giant Death Ray - which turns out to be the world's first laser bar code reader.

Tabletop Games

  • Warhammer 40,000:
    • Death Korps of Krieg.
    • Deathwatch.
    • Deathwing.
    • Death Guard.
    • Death Company.
    • Deathskulls.
    • And these are just the more notable organizations or groups with 'death' in their names. There are tons of less known ones like Death Mongers, Death Knights, Death Spectres and so on. Warhammer 40K also has weapons (like Deathstrike Missile, Deathspinner or Deathwind Missile Launcher), vehicles (Death Wheel or Deathstrike Missile Launcher for aforementioned Deathstrike Missile), occupations (Death Jester or Death Cult Assassin), ships (Agonising Death) and locales (Hive Death Mire (conveniently located on planet Armageddon near the River Insane)) who fit this trope. And lets not forget the multitude of Deathworlds in the Imperium.

Video Games

Web Original

Western Animation

  • An episode of the cartoon Mad Jack the Pirate featured a well-suited man called "Mr. D'eath". Jack remarks that his name sounds French until seeing the man upon which he realises the man is, in fact, Death.
  • Metalocalypse: Dethklok is all about this. Nathan Explosion, William Murderface, and Toki Wartooth all fit (and those are their birth names). Everyone that attends a Dethklok concert is required to sign a pain waiver.
  • The Deathgleaner from The Future Is Wild.

Real Life

  • Exception -- De'Ath (not pronounced like you'd expect) was apparently a real English aristocratic name. Inspired Terry Pratchett for Edward d'Eath.
  • The Totenkopf--German for dead man's head, or Death's head--is used as an insignia for many military units worldwide. Historically, it is probably most commonly associated with the German military. It's most notorious use, of corse, was the unit which takes its name from the symbol, the SS-Totenkopfverbände: The "Death's-Head Units" of the Schutzstaffel which was responsible for administrating Nazi death camps.
  • The Death Cap, Amanita phalloides, which contains the same deadly poison as the Destroying Angel, and is said to have caused more deaths than any other mushroom species.
  • Death camas.

Pain

Anime and Manga

  • Naruto villain Pain, who destroyed Konoha Village.

Film

Literature

  • Payne in J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series is Vishous' fraternal twin sister. She's a warrior and shares her brother's resentment for their mother.
  • Harry Potter: Whip out your Spanish dictionary and you get Dolores Umbridge.

Video Games

Web Comics

  • Master Paine from Girl Genius. He is a good guy, but looks pretty scary.

Real Life

  • Thomas Paine wrote the pamphlet that started the American War of Independence.
  • Odd real-life example: One of John Wilkes Booth's henchmen, Lewis Powell -- a slow-witted, borderline Ax Crazy brute who had been assigned with killing the Secretary of State -- traveled under the alias "Lewis Paine".

Blight

Film

  • Honourable mention must go to the commander of the Bounty, who is exactly one crossed t short of this name, and would have (allegedly) more than lived up to it.

Video Games

Western Animation

  • For far less intimidating versions, Captain Planet and the Planeteers's hottie villain Dr. Babs Blight (whose good sister is a member of the fluffy and safe naming trope, having been named Bambi).
  • Batman Beyond: 'And behold, I shall be a Blight upon the land, and all I touch, shall wither and die!'

Blaze

A common, if generic, name for fire-type characters.

Comic Books

Folklore and Mythology

  • Merlin's mentor was named Blaise.

Video Games

Jade

When a woman has this name, the chances of four things increase incrementally. One, she's Asian. Two, she's gorgeous. Three, she is an excellent fighter. Four, any combination of those three. When a man has that name, on the other hand, we really don't know what to think.

Comic Books

  • DC Comics has two Jades, but only one qualifies: Jade Nguyen.

Literature

Live Action TV

Video Games

Western Animation

  • Jackie Chan Adventures. She was too young to be "gorgeous" and that also meant her usefulness in a fight was debatable, though she was shown to be able to take down anyone her own size, and occasionally larger foes.
  • Jezebel Jade from the original Jonny Quest. Beautiful, tough and smart, wouldn't charge her friends for favors...too much.

Savage

Comic Books

Western Animation

Real Life

  • Adam Savage from MythBusters, on the other hand, is someone to run with. Chances are, he's either running away from something about to blow up, or towards something he just blew up (in which case you get to see cool wreckage).

Ravager

Film

  • The tyrannosaurs in Peter Jackson's King Kong are classified as Vastatosaurus rex, meaning "Ravager-lizard king."

Tabletop Games

  • The Dark Eldar Ravager in Warhammer 40,000. Though, since the Dark Eldar have the fastest units in the game, running is useless.

Video Games

Plague

Literature

Video Games

Vader

"Father" in Dutch, and also sounds like "invader".

Film

Professional Wrestling

  • Pro wrestler Vader (known as Big Van Vader in Japan), who is similarly no one to be trifled with.

Hell

Anime and Manga

  • The main villain of Mazinger Z was Doctor Hell. Somehow neither that, the Evil Laugh or the creepy purple skin were enough for people to figure out he was evil until it was too late.
  • In Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-hen, on the other hand, everyone was able to figure him out rather quickly, even before the purple skin.

Comic Books

  • Hellboy.
  • Anton Hellgate, recurring villain in Marvel's Ghost Rider comics during the 90's.
  • Hellhound, used by two DC villains. The second bought the rights to the name.

Film

  • Hell Tanner from Damnation Alley.
  • Sam Hell (Rowdy Roddy Piper) in the B-classic Hell Comes To Frogtown.

Literature

  • Possibly an allusion: Dr. Abraham van Helsing from Dracula. The anime Hellsing added an extra L, just to be clear.
  • Nymeria from A Song of Ice and Fire picks up the nickname Hellbitch when she becomes alpha of a whole bunch of wolfpacks.

Live-Action TV

Video Games

Real Life

Grave

Comic Books

  • Zebediah Killgrave from above becomes a twofer, so you know he's bad news (of course, Luke Cage beat the tar out of him last we saw of him).
  • And from the DC side of things, we have Lex Luthor's assistant, Mercy Graves (who has no mercy).
  • Also, One Hundred Bullets' Agent Graves.

Film

MMORPGs

  • Svala Sorrowgrave from World of Warcraft. Even though she's a relatively easy boss in a dungeon.

Video Games

  • Beyond the Grave from Gungrave, who is an unstoppable zombie killing machine. The instruction booklet of the original game also says Grave is often called "Death" by his enemies.
  • The Halo series has the Gravemind.
  • League of Legends has, for a while now, Malcolm Graves. He's a shotgun-toting conman who was betrayed by a fellow conman who he'd made an arrangement with. One of his skills in the game is to fire a cone of three large bullets... but his gun only has two, straight, barrels... This troper has heard the crazy awesome, if impossible, explanation that he spits the third bullet from his mouth without anyone noticing Doesn't explain why the skill is cone-shaped, but eh. Not the gunman you want to meet in a dark alleyway, that's for sure.

Western Animation

Bane

Comic Books

  • Bane from the Batman mythos, who is infamous for breaking Batman's back.

Film

  • Bane from The Matrix is not actually a bad guy until he gets possessed by Smith, at which point he becomes one.

Literature

  • There's also Darth Bane from Star Wars. Not only was he a Sith, but he tricked the leader of the Sith into wiping out the rest of the order, including himself (that is to say, the leader of the Sith).
  • The Bane, a gigantic Evil Albino rat from The Underland Chronicles.
  • Harry Potter: the centaur Bane, like most of the rest of his herd, sees no reason to show humans any mercy.

Tabletop Games

  • Bane from the Forgotten Realms setting and 4th edition of Dungeons & Dragons, the god of war, conquest and fear.
  • Warhammer 40,000: The Baneblade. Also, in the video game Dawn of War 2, there is a whole mission in which you have to actually run away from one of those monsters.

Video Games

Real Life

  • House Speaker John Boehner (baner).

Dark

Perhaps crossing into colours, 'Dark' in just about any usage. Examples are probably far too numerous to individually list here.

Anime and Manga

Comic Books

Fan Works

Film

  • Parodied with Mr. Furious in Mystery Men, who tries to give his secret identity as Phoenix Dark, among other variations. It doesn't work, and he finally concedes that his real name is Roy.

Video Games

Western Animation

Cinder

Unless it's a reference to Cinderella.

Video Games

Web Original

  • Cinder Fall of RWBY -- who is both a fire-powered villainess and a reference to Cinderella.

Fury

Comic Books

Literature

  • J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series has a character named Phury. In the series, he is the dark, evil Zsadist's twin brother.

Mythology

Video Games

Tear

Video Games

Gore:

Anime and Manga

Film

MMORPGs

  • Teron Gorefiend from Warcraft II and World of Warcraft. Also, Razorgore the Untamed from World of Warcraft.
  • Gwen from Guild Wars, going down in Charr history as Gwen the Goremonger.

Video Games

Dread

Comic Books

Literature

Chaos

Literature

  • Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos, from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos.
  • Discworld: Ronald Soak, eternal milkman and Fifth Horseman of the Apocralypse (he left before they got famous). Originally named Kaos.

Mythology and Religion

Video Games

Despair

Comic Books

  • The Despair from The Sandman (two of 'em, to be exact), who initiated the chain reaction that led Superman to Earth.
  • Marvel Comics has recurring villain D'Spayre, a dream-demon.

Fan Works

Video Games

Agony

Video Games

  • Lord Agony from Locks Quest. Their most powerful archineer was named Agonius and they didn't expect him to create a robot army?

Other

Anime and Manga

Comic Books

Fan Works

Film

Literature

  • General Woundwort from Watership Down; it's a plant (virtually all rabbits in the book are named after plants), but it contains "wound". Also, "General" as a title.
  • Fear Street, with the nearby Fear Forest and Fear Lake. All of which are named after the Fear family. Plus the town is called Shadyside, which is at least gloomy by itself.
  • Invoked in Artemis Fowl by LEP Officer Trouble Kelp, who chose his first name during his coming-of-age ceremony.
  • Mistborn has the Omnicidal Maniac Ruin. Also from Brandon Sanderson, in The Stormlight Archive we have Odium. Both are Shards of Adolnasium, cosmic concepts personified.
  • The Enemy in the Doctor Who quasi-spinoff Faction Paradox, so-called because giving it a real name would only make you underestimate the sheer scope of its power. Also arguably something there's no point running from unless you have a handy universe stored away.
    • Oh, and the Homeworld. Compassion too, come to think of it, and Antipathy, and... just about all the timeships, really. Then there's the Grandfather. Faction Paradox likes to do this a lot, is what we're saying.
  • Dr Grief from Point Blanc.

Live-Action TV

  • Doctor Who has Omega, whose name is the last letter in the Greek alphabet, thus implying "the end". The trope is also parodied in the episode Closing Time when Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All is the name a three month old baby wants people to call him by. His actual name is Alfie.
  • Kamen Rider Ryuki: Kamen Rider Ouja's fusion Advent Beast, Genocider. It's name comes from Genocide, as in wiping out an entire race or species. And it's every bit as dangerous as its name implies it to be, it has a BLACK HOLE IN ITS CHEST!
  • Captain Rudy Ransom from Star Trek: Voyager; okay, no reason this Trope can't overlap with Awesome McCoolname, right? Even if he was a murderer, Janeway's Evil Counterpart, and a Well-Intentioned Extremist who went too far.

Music

Toys

Video Games

Web Comics

Western Animation

Real Life

  • In which case, there's the real-life Mick Jagger -- a bad-ass rocker if ever there was one. (The Rolling Stones, in their early days, made a point of not being nice guys like The Beatles.)
  • Nick Cave, as well as a few of his bandmates: Conway Savage, Roland Wolf, Hugo Race, Tracy Pew. Their music is quite often very scary.
  • Any of several warships bearing the name HMS Terror, but especially this one.
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  1. ↑ Strictly speaking, it must have been her Anglo-Saxon counterpart.
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