Names

Here is where you'll find the meaning of each major character's name. Does Squaresoft choose specific names to match up the personalities of the characters? Here's where you can find out! The words in quotation marks are quoted from ~Kabalarians~, while the words in bracket is my own thoughts.

( Listed by character - alphabetical order )
Celes - Mog || Relm - Umaro

CELES CHERE
"The name Celes creates a very independent, practical, analytical nature with skillful business abilities. You desire freedom from restrictions and authority in order that you can pursue your own ambitions. Material and financial success are the focus of your interests, but sacrificing much for material ambition will result in a lack of harmony and balance in your personal life, particularly a lack of appreciation for social courtesies and things of a more inspirational nature. Since you often appear to be too unfeeling, factual, and calculating in your dealings with others, your personal happiness and fulfilment can suffer through difficulty in conveying your feminine qualities of love and affection. Health problems centre in the head affecting the eyes, ears, sinuses, or teeth. Also, tension could afflict the female generative organs."

( Kind of ture. Celes does show independence in her character as a General and as the person who gathered her comrades to battle Kefka in the World of Ruins. She does free herself from authority by betraying the Emperor when she believed that what they were doing was wrong ( although her decision is not based on ambitions ). She also sometimes appearing to be 'unfeeling', as she was described as 'cold as ice'. And although she has feelings for Locke, she does have difficulty expressing her feelings directly to him. )

Celes
CYAN GARAMONDE
"The name of Cyan gives you a very individual, reserved, serious nature. You stick stubbornly to your ideas or decisions, in spite of any appeals or advice; you are not willing to accept a compromise. You prefer to be alone with your own thoughts, rather than in the company of others. This name restricts spontaneity in association and the fluency of your verbal expression. When you are required to express yourself in personal matters requiring finesse and diplomacy, you feel awkward and embarrassed. Although you realize perfectly well what is expected of you, you are unable to find the right words, and hence you end up saying something inappropriate in a candid way. You can express your deeper thoughts and feelings best through writing. Your friendships and personal associations are rather restricted, being limited to those of a similar nature who can understand and accept your rather straightforward yet reserved manner. You are steadfast and loyal, and do not allow gossip or anything belittling to be said against those whom you accept in friendship. You find satisfaction in being outdoors or in getting out into nature, or in dealing with the products of the earth. There is originality and depth of thought contained in this name, particularly along practical and mathematical lines. This name can adversely affect the health of your respiratory organs, the heart and lungs. Also, you are prone to suffer from weaknesses centering in the head."

( Cyan obviously have a serious nature, but he's not stubborn. I don't think he have much problem expressing himself either. He is loyal, and will stand by his friends no matter what. )

CAYENNE ( Cyan's Original Japanese Name )
"The name of Cayenne incorporates a potential aptitude for concentration and patient, logical thought along mechanical or scientific lines. You tend to prefer to follow normal routine rather than cope with the disruption and uncertainty entailed in trying something new. You gravitate to situations where you have stability and the opportunity to make slow step-by-step progress, preferably in a technical field. Procrastination and lack of self-confidence may restrict your success. You enjoy associating with others, and would not be happy living or working alone. This name tends to make you dependent upon others, and you find it difficult to face issues or important decisions without relying upon others for advice and encouragement. This name undermines positivity, with the result that you can be influenced against your better judgment. You find it difficult to say "no" and mean it. This name is not conducive to good health, and tends to engender the desire for heavy foods, for example, excessive protein and carbohydrates. You could suffer with problems relative to the fluid functions or intestinal tract such as constipation, growths, swelling of the legs and ankles or over-stoutness."

( Cyan does have patience and can concentrate on matters, but he certainly does not have 'logical thought along mechanical or scientific lines', since he hates and fears machinery ^^ . I don't think he prefer normal routines, since his job of protecting the kingdom is challenging and does require quick thinking to the situation. He certainly doesn't lack self-confidence, or else he won't be able to live up to his job as the retainer of Doma. Cyan being dependent of others? Nah...although his family does mean a lot to him, so they are a source of encouragement for him. )

Cyan
EDGAR RONI FIGARO
"Your name Edgar gives you a strong sense of responsibility in business and material affairs, and the practicality and determination to make a success of anything you undertake. Your ability to organize and direct the efforts of others enables you to excel in any managerial position because you have the ability to grasp the concept of a goal complete with an understanding of the steps to be taken. This name has allowed you to develop depth and breadth of mind. You are able to retain facts, to grasp new information to your existing store of knowledge. You never seem to be out of your depth of understanding. For these reasons others who may not have the same quickness of mind classify you as a "know it all" and, although you may be highly respected, this characteristic is unlikely to endear you to your associates. You have a very responsible nature, are capable and mature, and are willing to assume a position as a pillar of the community. You are quite healthy, but possible trouble areas are found in the generative organs."

( Hey, this is pretty dead-on! ^^ Obviously, Edgar has a strong sense of responsibility to stay behind in Figaro and take over the kingdom. He is determined to build the 'ideal' kingdom where people would have freedom and peace. He has the ability of a leader, and will step up in times of need. However, I don't know how 'mature' you can consider him as, with the way he flirts with women ^^ . )

Edgar
GAU
"Your first name of Gau has given you a pleasant, easy-going, friendly nature. Personal contacts are important to you. In situations where you are serving others, demonstrating or instructing, you have the patience to go into details that someone else may not think to be important. In your association with others, you are often limited to the more mundane happenings and little personal problems that can be so frustrating to those of an active, dynamic nature. You desire to create system and order in your environment but are inclined to become side-tracked and socialize when you should be working. Your ambitions are not large, as you lack confidence in your own abilities and would sooner not take a chance. You are often at odds with yourself, knowing what you should do, but finding it hard to find the initiative and will power to do it. Liking to plan and think ahead, you do not act impulsively and do not like to have your plans or routine interfered with. You seek the advice of others when making a decision and prefer to work for others, rather than carry the full responsibility yourself. This name limits imagination and vision. Health weaknesses affect the intestinal tract, resulting in constipation and associated disorders. There is also a weakness in the fluid functions of the body, causing either swelling of the legs and ankles, phlebitis, or varicose veins."

( Hmm...I disagree with pretty much everything said here ^^ Gau is a friendly person; he won't hurt anyone unless he has to, but everything else that was said in the above paragraph doesn't describe him at all ^^ Gau do whatever he likes, he doesn't seek advices ^^ I think the name Gau more or less relates to the way he speaks...the word 'Gau' sounds like something he would say over and over again, like 'Mr.Thou' ^^ )

Gau
GOGO
"Your first name of Gogo has given you the vision and foresight to be able to organize others and to hold positions of responsibilities with poise and self-confidence. This name creates an optimistic outlook on life and favourable conditions in your personal affairs. You have the ability to express your thoughts and ideas, and you are friendly, likeable, and generous. You enjoy fun, laughter and congenial association. This name also gives you an appreciation of art, music, drama, or any of the many forms of expression in the arts. Since you are quick and fluent in your expression, you have to guard against boastfulness or dominating a situation. You are likely a big eater, requiring heavy foods to satisfy your appetite. Overeating can affect the bloodstream, causing it to become overheated. In turn, skin problems could result. There could also be weaknesses in the generative organs."

( Um...no. Gogo does not express his/her thoughts and ideas to others, since he doesn't seem to have much of a thought of his own by the way he mimic people. ( Heck, he doesn't even talk ^^ ) He probably does appreciate art, as 'mimic' can be considered as a form of art...heh ^^ )

Gogo
LOCKE COLE
"The name of Locke gives you the desire to meet and mix socially and to create congenial circumstances for everyone. However, all too often, you express yourself in a matter-of-fact or awkward way that results in your good intentions being misunderstood. If you are in sales work, you could do well because of your friendly personality, interest in people, and desire to please. You prefer situations that allow a degree of independence, but are not too demanding in work-load or responsibility. When asked, you are able to give others good advice that you would probably not follow yourself, but must guard against being too opinionated in controversial matters. While you can appear to be confident, you need the moral support and encouragement of others who give inspiration and strength. Weaknesses in health show in the senses of the head as well as in the various fluid functions of the body."

( Yeah...kinda true. With the way he always protect women, they could mistake his action as some form of love for them. His 'treasure hunting' occupation does call for independence, and it also does not call for a lot of work-load or responsibility. He does seek for love ( in Rachel and in Celes ) , which also means he's seeking for moral support. I dunno about him being in sales work though... ^^ )

LOCK ( Locke's original Japanese Name )
"The name of Lock creates a quick, analytical, and clever mind; you are creative, versatile, original, and independent. You have large ambitions, and it is difficult for you to be tolerant and understanding of those who desire less in life or who are more slow and methodical by nature. Patience is not your forte. You do, however, have leadership ability and would never be happy in a subservient position. You are ambitious and aggressive by nature. You would be happiest in positions where you are free to express individually and creatively and where opportunities are not restricted; you desire freedom, and do not tolerate being possessed by others. You appreciate change and travel, and the opportunity to meet and mix with others, and to influence them with your creative ideas. You are very self-confident and feel you can accomplish anything you set out to do, and you can, although, this name does not allow proper completion of undertakings, and forced changes cause financial losses and bitter experiences. This name also creates caustic expression and moods which prevent harmony and happiness in close association. When under strain, tension could affect the stomach and solar plexus. There is a tendency for you to worry."

( Yep, Locke does have a 'quick, analytical, and clever mind', and he can be considered as 'creative, versatile, original, and independent'. However, I don't think he has that big of an ambition, and I do think he can be a tolerant person. He's definitely _not_ aggressive by nature. He does desire freedom, and likes change and travel. )

Locke
MOG
"Your name Mog gives you a strong sense of responsibility in business and material affairs, and the practicality and determination to make a success of anything you undertake. Your ability to organize and direct the efforts of others enables you to excel in any managerial position because you have the ability to grasp the concept of a goal complete with an understanding of the steps to be taken. This name has allowed you to develop depth and breadth of mind. You are able to retain facts, to grasp new information to your existing store of knowledge. You never seem to be out of your depth of understanding. For these reasons others who may not have the same quickness of mind classify you as a "know it all" and, although you may be highly respected, this characteristic is unlikely to endear you to your associates. You have a very responsible nature, are capable and mature, and are willing to assume a position as a pillar of the community. You are quite healthy, but possible trouble areas are found in the generative organs."

( Amazingly, this is the exact same meaning for Edgar's name ^^ Interesting to note that Mog and Edgar are the only two people that use spears in the game, and the origin of Edgar's name means 'spearman' . Anyway, Mog's personality obviously does not make you think of Edgar, but it is very possible that Mog is a leader for the moogles ( heck, he's Umaro's boss too! ) since Ramuh came to him instead of the other moogles. So, maybe, he's the Mr.Know-it-All in the moogle world ^^ I personally think Mog's name came from the word 'moogle' and it has nothing to do with the meaning of the name 'Mog' ... )

Mog

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