Gavin to me sounds like a name from the 80s or 90s and only chosen by parents that smoked way too much pot and were to wasted to come up with something better. But each to their own.
If it's to be used in the next installments of the night angel series I got to say looking at previous names in the series it seems lacking, all the other names are inspiring, Dorian Solon Feir Kylar Durzo Jarl Viridiana Elene - Gavin Please give me a break.
sjs00 - 14 years ago
Sounds like Kylar and Elene's son.
Jess - 14 years ago
There is a side character named Gavin in The Silver Wolf. Hes a troublemaker and a dirty perv who got fleas. (the book is about people who can change into wolves but are not call werewolves)
Dan - 14 years ago
I noticed "Steve" didn't mention his own boring name in his list of oh-so-boring names... My name's Dan, nice to meet you :)
As to my preference, I like Gavin, easy to remember, could be good but it's really about what this "Gavin" will do that intrigues me. Write those books quickly Brent, I'll buy three copies each!!!
Alan - 14 years ago
Gavin sounds like a good last name. I'm not too fond of Gavin for a first name. I agree with the comment above, it does sound like a secondary character at best.
Steve - 14 years ago
It's a very ordinary name, a name you wouldn't expect to find in any fantasy novel, just like you wouldn't expect John, Tom, Phil or Dan, really plain and let's be honest, fairly boring names. Gavin sounds like the stableboy, the gap toothed yokel who the hero rides past on his magnificent horse. Unless it's totally ironic, Gavin is not a great name.
Blood Phoeinx - 14 years ago
I thought something about the name "Gavin" was settling, but at the same time strong willed, like the kind that would stand with his shoulders back and ready, and with a feral rage in his eyes when put into a corner. Like regardless of the odds, he won't go down without a fight, but at the same time, his soul could be more deep, caring and reserved than most people. I don't think It's worthy of a main character, but would be a very prominent secondary.... Just my thoughts though.
Horatio Nelson - 14 years ago
pick me pick me horatio ftw
Horatio Nelson - 14 years ago
pick me pick me horatio ftw
Killer Azo - 14 years ago
I hear Gavin and think whispy, flighty, and flamboyant. Maybe a common-sense-lacking mage always trying to help but fails in whimsical ways.
I like Derik (twist on the spelling) for a strong main character. I read once it means great and noble king in some Scandinavian language.
or
Rocky as in Rocky Raccoon the best beatles song Ever!!
Arley - 14 years ago
How did this become a battle of popular beatles songs? Anyway the name just reminds me of Gavith of Glencracken from Role Models, and personally I think Gavith is a much better name.
Emily - 14 years ago
i think that Gavin sounds like not only a trouble maker, but also powerful and attractive...
Cjors - 14 years ago
Meaning White Falcon of Battle? sounds interesting enough I'd say
I think Gavin's cool, plain, but won't he be awesome- therefore making the NAME awesme? I think Derek is cool though. Or Caitlin... Just throw that in there... but for real, I saw Gavin and thought: Alvin and the Chipmunks. In a cool way. Like whoa. Singing chipmunks. Crazy, but it could work. But NOTHING beats Durzo Blint. Or Durzo FLINT?!?! Nice touch. We had several Crack-up-sessions about that at lunch. Anywho, back to Gavin. Whatever. If you make him cool Brent, the name will be cool. Like if someone said Durzo Blint I'd be all WTF??? But now I'm like OMG!!!! But for am evil character Gavin SUX. Don't use it for an evil guy. I would definately snigger everytime. I might do that anyway but.... Singing chipmunks man, crazy, but it just might work.
Tom Asbury - 14 years ago
I dont think it is for us to deside whether Gavin is a suitable name, i think all the Gavins in the world should decide if its suitable - Gavin to me represents a very common character perhaps even someone we can all get on with, is Gavin the name of a pirate or a homosexual pirate at that, i dont know, perhaps none of us really know.
To continue the little Beatle's song lyrics going I think it is fair to say the best song was Im So Tired, one of Lennons best songs...
I'm so tired
The Beatles
I'm so tired, I haven't slept a wink
I'm so tired, my mind is on the blink
I wonder should I get up and fix myself a drink
No,no,no.
I'm so tired I don't know what to do
I'm so tired my mind is set on you
I wonder should I call you but I know what you would do
You'd say I'm putting you on
But it's no joke, it's doing me harm
You know I can't sleep, I can't stop my brain
You know it's three weeks, I'm going insane
You know I'd give you everything I've got
for a little peace of mind
I'm so tired, I'm feeling so upset
Although I'm so tired I'll have another cigarette
And curse Sir Walter Raleigh
He was such a stupid get.
You'd say I'm putting you on
But it's no joke, it's doing me harm
You know I can't sleep, I can't stop my brain
You know it's three weeks, I'm going insane
You know I'd give you everything I've got
for a little peace of mind
I'd give you everything I've got for a little peace of mind
I'd give you everything I've got for a little peace of mind
John - 14 years ago
John you could not be more wrong Sadie was no where near as compelling as their song Julia, however it is in my opinion that the best song on the White album would be Helter Skelter, some of Lennon McCartneys best work; btw Gavin in my opinion would be a more than suitable name for a fantaccy book - it derives certain meaning...
The Lyrics for Helter Skelter are as followed:
When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Do you don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me tell me come on tell me the answer
and you may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Go helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
I will you won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out
Helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
Look out cause here she comes
When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Well will you won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out
Helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu,
Helter Skelter
She's coming down fast
Yes she is
Yes she is
coming down fast
John - 14 years ago
John you could not be more wrong Sadie was no where near as compelling as their song Julia, however it is in my opinion that the best song on the White album would be Helter Skelter, some of Lennon McCartneys best work; btw Gavin in my opinion would be a more than suitable name for a fantaccy book - it derives certain meaning...
The Lyrics for Helter Skelter are as followed:
When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Do you don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me tell me come on tell me the answer
and you may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Go helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
I will you won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out
Helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
Look out cause here she comes
When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Well will you won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out
Helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu,
Helter Skelter
She's coming down fast
Yes she is
Yes she is
coming down fast
John - 14 years ago
I dissagre with the comment above, I think a far more suitable name would be Sadie, sadie was a far superior song to that of Julia and also sounds better than Gavin... the lyrics for Sexy Sadie by the beatles goes as followed:
(Lennon/McCartney)
Sexy Sadie what have you done
You made a fool of everyone
You made a fool of everyone
Sexy Sadie ooh what have you done.
Sexy Sadie you broke the rules
You layed it down for all to see
You layed it down for all to see
Sexy Sadie oooh you broke the rules.
One sunny day the world was waiting for a lover
She came along to turn on everyone
Sexy Sadie the greatest of them all.
Sexy Sadie how did you know
The world was waiting just for you
The world was waiting just for you
Sexy Sadie oooh how did you know.
Sexy Sadie you'll get yours yet
However big you think you are
However big you think you are
Sexy Sadie oooh you'll get yours yet.
We gave her everything we owned just to sit at her table
Just a smile would lighten everything
Sexy Sadie she's the latest and the greatest of them all.
She made a fool of everyone
Sexy Sadie.
However big you think you are
Sexy Sadie.
Julia - 14 years ago
Gavin is a good name, but you should call the book Julia; 'cause Julia was a song by the beatles and it sounds better that Gavin... The song goes live this...
(Lennon/McCartney)
Half of what I say is meaningless
But I say it just to reach you, Julia
Julia, Julia, oceanchild, calls me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering
In the sun
Julia, Julia, morning moon, touch me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
When I cannot sing my heart
I can only speak my mind, Julia
Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud, touch me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Hum hum hum hum... calls me
So I sing a song of love for Julia, Julia, Julia
Biily-bob - 14 years ago
The name gavin appears more to me as a state of mind as apposed to a actual person, the compelling nature of the name Gav may give reference to how the chatacter could have homosexual meaning - although this could also be twinned with the aspect of his character being a pirate - should the name gavin be chosen i think it would ad a true aspect to the book
Gavin - 14 years ago
Gavin sounds like the name of a magical pink unicorn adempt to the powers of the gods of olympus in a fight against the taliban albatrosses. Al Que-Gavin so to speak.
ronin - 14 years ago
sounds to me like the name of a gay trapeze artist, just the picture I saw when I first read the poll.
Gavin reminds me of a gay pirate. If thats what your aiming for roll with it
or try try again. Use something like tito, bruce, or billie dee which might be a bit more macho.
Robert - 14 years ago
Gavin sounds to me like the name of a little small town boy who is whisked away on an adventure where later in life he becomes a powerful knight/mage/king........what ever. But it turns out that Gavin is not his real name though.
Ender - 14 years ago
Seems like a name for a secondary character. Not the main.
roger - 14 years ago
Its hard to come up with a name that beats DURZO BLINT!!!
Gavin wouldnt make too much sense considering the time your next book takes place, if thats what its for...i think.
Lucy - 14 years ago
Yea. Please don't. Kthnxbai.
Gavin - 14 years ago
WHOA my name is Gavin. That is so insane.
Son - 14 years ago
I don't like Gavin at all, its really common and just not interesting to read about. Imo
Maischeph - 14 years ago
I'll be honest, I thought of Gwen Stefani's husband...Gavin Rossdale. He likes Bush. No wait...is IN Bush. Is that better? Is it the same thing? He at least seems like he should be a troublemaker.
lita - 14 years ago
I used to LOVE the name Gavin. Now, though.. not so much. I used to think Gavin was a really cool name, (before Gavin Rossdale of Bush fame) but it seemed to lose its luster as the name went from obscure to common. That's all. If you were to choose it for a character, I'd say he should be a snotty noble who thinks he's better than he really is.
WhiteSheWolf - 14 years ago
To me it sounds like a blank slate sort of name; not really spectacular - an average guy - but an average guy who could become anything.
Gavin to me sounds like a name from the 80s or 90s and only chosen by parents that smoked way too much pot and were to wasted to come up with something better. But each to their own.
If it's to be used in the next installments of the night angel series I got to say looking at previous names in the series it seems lacking, all the other names are inspiring, Dorian Solon Feir Kylar Durzo Jarl Viridiana Elene - Gavin Please give me a break.
Sounds like Kylar and Elene's son.
There is a side character named Gavin in The Silver Wolf. Hes a troublemaker and a dirty perv who got fleas. (the book is about people who can change into wolves but are not call werewolves)
I noticed "Steve" didn't mention his own boring name in his list of oh-so-boring names... My name's Dan, nice to meet you :)
As to my preference, I like Gavin, easy to remember, could be good but it's really about what this "Gavin" will do that intrigues me. Write those books quickly Brent, I'll buy three copies each!!!
Gavin sounds like a good last name. I'm not too fond of Gavin for a first name. I agree with the comment above, it does sound like a secondary character at best.
It's a very ordinary name, a name you wouldn't expect to find in any fantasy novel, just like you wouldn't expect John, Tom, Phil or Dan, really plain and let's be honest, fairly boring names. Gavin sounds like the stableboy, the gap toothed yokel who the hero rides past on his magnificent horse. Unless it's totally ironic, Gavin is not a great name.
I thought something about the name "Gavin" was settling, but at the same time strong willed, like the kind that would stand with his shoulders back and ready, and with a feral rage in his eyes when put into a corner. Like regardless of the odds, he won't go down without a fight, but at the same time, his soul could be more deep, caring and reserved than most people. I don't think It's worthy of a main character, but would be a very prominent secondary.... Just my thoughts though.
pick me pick me horatio ftw
pick me pick me horatio ftw
I hear Gavin and think whispy, flighty, and flamboyant. Maybe a common-sense-lacking mage always trying to help but fails in whimsical ways.
I like Derik (twist on the spelling) for a strong main character. I read once it means great and noble king in some Scandinavian language.
or
Rocky as in Rocky Raccoon the best beatles song Ever!!
How did this become a battle of popular beatles songs? Anyway the name just reminds me of Gavith of Glencracken from Role Models, and personally I think Gavith is a much better name.
i think that Gavin sounds like not only a trouble maker, but also powerful and attractive...
Meaning White Falcon of Battle? sounds interesting enough I'd say
You'd be a fool to use that name.
I think Gavin's cool, plain, but won't he be awesome- therefore making the NAME awesme? I think Derek is cool though. Or Caitlin... Just throw that in there... but for real, I saw Gavin and thought: Alvin and the Chipmunks. In a cool way. Like whoa. Singing chipmunks. Crazy, but it could work. But NOTHING beats Durzo Blint. Or Durzo FLINT?!?! Nice touch. We had several Crack-up-sessions about that at lunch. Anywho, back to Gavin. Whatever. If you make him cool Brent, the name will be cool. Like if someone said Durzo Blint I'd be all WTF??? But now I'm like OMG!!!! But for am evil character Gavin SUX. Don't use it for an evil guy. I would definately snigger everytime. I might do that anyway but.... Singing chipmunks man, crazy, but it just might work.
I dont think it is for us to deside whether Gavin is a suitable name, i think all the Gavins in the world should decide if its suitable - Gavin to me represents a very common character perhaps even someone we can all get on with, is Gavin the name of a pirate or a homosexual pirate at that, i dont know, perhaps none of us really know.
To continue the little Beatle's song lyrics going I think it is fair to say the best song was Im So Tired, one of Lennons best songs...
I'm so tired
The Beatles
I'm so tired, I haven't slept a wink
I'm so tired, my mind is on the blink
I wonder should I get up and fix myself a drink
No,no,no.
I'm so tired I don't know what to do
I'm so tired my mind is set on you
I wonder should I call you but I know what you would do
You'd say I'm putting you on
But it's no joke, it's doing me harm
You know I can't sleep, I can't stop my brain
You know it's three weeks, I'm going insane
You know I'd give you everything I've got
for a little peace of mind
I'm so tired, I'm feeling so upset
Although I'm so tired I'll have another cigarette
And curse Sir Walter Raleigh
He was such a stupid get.
You'd say I'm putting you on
But it's no joke, it's doing me harm
You know I can't sleep, I can't stop my brain
You know it's three weeks, I'm going insane
You know I'd give you everything I've got
for a little peace of mind
I'd give you everything I've got for a little peace of mind
I'd give you everything I've got for a little peace of mind
John you could not be more wrong Sadie was no where near as compelling as their song Julia, however it is in my opinion that the best song on the White album would be Helter Skelter, some of Lennon McCartneys best work; btw Gavin in my opinion would be a more than suitable name for a fantaccy book - it derives certain meaning...
The Lyrics for Helter Skelter are as followed:
When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Do you don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me tell me come on tell me the answer
and you may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Go helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
I will you won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out
Helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
Look out cause here she comes
When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Well will you won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out
Helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu,
Helter Skelter
She's coming down fast
Yes she is
Yes she is
coming down fast
John you could not be more wrong Sadie was no where near as compelling as their song Julia, however it is in my opinion that the best song on the White album would be Helter Skelter, some of Lennon McCartneys best work; btw Gavin in my opinion would be a more than suitable name for a fantaccy book - it derives certain meaning...
The Lyrics for Helter Skelter are as followed:
When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Do you don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me tell me come on tell me the answer
and you may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Go helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
I will you won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out
Helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu, hu
Look out cause here she comes
When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and turn
and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Well will you won't you want me to make you
I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you
Tell me tell me tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer
Look out
Helter skelter
helter skelter
helter skelter
Yeah, hu,
Helter Skelter
She's coming down fast
Yes she is
Yes she is
coming down fast
I dissagre with the comment above, I think a far more suitable name would be Sadie, sadie was a far superior song to that of Julia and also sounds better than Gavin... the lyrics for Sexy Sadie by the beatles goes as followed:
(Lennon/McCartney)
Sexy Sadie what have you done
You made a fool of everyone
You made a fool of everyone
Sexy Sadie ooh what have you done.
Sexy Sadie you broke the rules
You layed it down for all to see
You layed it down for all to see
Sexy Sadie oooh you broke the rules.
One sunny day the world was waiting for a lover
She came along to turn on everyone
Sexy Sadie the greatest of them all.
Sexy Sadie how did you know
The world was waiting just for you
The world was waiting just for you
Sexy Sadie oooh how did you know.
Sexy Sadie you'll get yours yet
However big you think you are
However big you think you are
Sexy Sadie oooh you'll get yours yet.
We gave her everything we owned just to sit at her table
Just a smile would lighten everything
Sexy Sadie she's the latest and the greatest of them all.
She made a fool of everyone
Sexy Sadie.
However big you think you are
Sexy Sadie.
Gavin is a good name, but you should call the book Julia; 'cause Julia was a song by the beatles and it sounds better that Gavin... The song goes live this...
(Lennon/McCartney)
Half of what I say is meaningless
But I say it just to reach you, Julia
Julia, Julia, oceanchild, calls me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, glimmering
In the sun
Julia, Julia, morning moon, touch me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
When I cannot sing my heart
I can only speak my mind, Julia
Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud, touch me
So I sing a song of love, Julia
Hum hum hum hum... calls me
So I sing a song of love for Julia, Julia, Julia
The name gavin appears more to me as a state of mind as apposed to a actual person, the compelling nature of the name Gav may give reference to how the chatacter could have homosexual meaning - although this could also be twinned with the aspect of his character being a pirate - should the name gavin be chosen i think it would ad a true aspect to the book
Gavin sounds like the name of a magical pink unicorn adempt to the powers of the gods of olympus in a fight against the taliban albatrosses. Al Que-Gavin so to speak.
sounds to me like the name of a gay trapeze artist, just the picture I saw when I first read the poll.
Gavin reminds me of a gay pirate. If thats what your aiming for roll with it
or try try again. Use something like tito, bruce, or billie dee which might be a bit more macho.
Gavin sounds to me like the name of a little small town boy who is whisked away on an adventure where later in life he becomes a powerful knight/mage/king........what ever. But it turns out that Gavin is not his real name though.
Seems like a name for a secondary character. Not the main.
Its hard to come up with a name that beats DURZO BLINT!!!
Gavin wouldnt make too much sense considering the time your next book takes place, if thats what its for...i think.
Yea. Please don't. Kthnxbai.
WHOA my name is Gavin. That is so insane.
I don't like Gavin at all, its really common and just not interesting to read about. Imo
I'll be honest, I thought of Gwen Stefani's husband...Gavin Rossdale. He likes Bush. No wait...is IN Bush. Is that better? Is it the same thing? He at least seems like he should be a troublemaker.
I used to LOVE the name Gavin. Now, though.. not so much. I used to think Gavin was a really cool name, (before Gavin Rossdale of Bush fame) but it seemed to lose its luster as the name went from obscure to common. That's all. If you were to choose it for a character, I'd say he should be a snotty noble who thinks he's better than he really is.
To me it sounds like a blank slate sort of name; not really spectacular - an average guy - but an average guy who could become anything.
is 'gavin' for the main character?