The best one I've heard is that it was named after a whore who... Well, let's just say she was imaginative when it came to keeping multiple clients pleased at the same time.
Elizabeth Taylor in her youth would have been perfect - Edit 1
Before modification by Dark Knight at 21/01/2011 02:30:00 PM
I sat around and watched a bunch of movies today and I came across Monica Bellucci. I couldn't help but think that she would be perfect for Lanfear. Am I alone in this belief?