Rhavin is certainly odd ... some of these names are interestingly positive, I wonder if the influence of the 50% of Aes Sedai going to the shadow made some of these names less doom and gloom than expected? I also find it interesting that only Moghedien (of the original names) is named after a thing, the rest are much more akin to titles that describe behaviors (although the Spider does that as well).
I'd think it would be the meaning of the name in a cultural context, like if someone was called "Tarantula" or something like that.
I just found it odd that the other names were more open to interpretation whereas "Spider", especially a specific type of spider is a very linear type of comparison, it stood out as different to me.
I suppose my comment was really more along the lines of there is no question that "Betrayer of Hope" or "Giver of Pain" are names for evil people, but there is room for interpretation for a name like "Freedom" can be seen as "good" same with "Teacher of Lessons" ... either of these names could be used to describe a person who was admirable in the correct context. I found that a little surprising.
Agreed ... whore does carry the connotation of prostitution. I'd say Graendal, given her change in personality from aesthetic to hedonist could be construed as a "sell-out" to the Dark One. But I see your point on using slut.
Ooh, good one.
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