Mikey's naming habit

[victory_angel]

As we all know there is a character trait with Mikey liking to give names to new characters particularly new mutants.

I see this as a significant part of his character and here is why.

In some cultures and folklore Names hold power. It is strongly believed that ones name particularly your 'true' name is in key with your identity and true self. And it's believed that if someone learns your name that they would hold power over you.

Often Mikey does name mutants based on things around him but also characteristics and features they have as mutants. And while Xever AKA Fishface as stated the name he was given is an insult and Bebop has reacted in displeasure at his given name.

But I believe that Mikey is meaning this as kindness people and creature who have been mutated. Because it helps give the mutants a new sense of identity and purpose.

[TurtleTitan97]

Or it could just simply be the show's own way of introducing some of the ridiculous and silly mutant names.

The CW Flash show does a similar thing when it comes to naming the various DC heroes and villains that appear. I doubt there's any hidden or deep meaning in there either.

[Etsyturtle2]

Intriguing.(not trying to sound smart for you a$$es out there.) I like the links you made to older cultures and how names held more meaning. This put a new perspective on Mikey that I never thought of. He names characters based on traits and appearance. Well obviously, but it is kinda an interesting parallel you could say. But, like tt said. It probably is their way of naming characters in a fun/creative way.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Sorry, but it's Mikey.

This is just a believable way to assign random and/or goofy names to preexisting characters.

Same thing as Cisco on The Flash, as alluded to by my main man TurtleTitan97.

[Powder]

& once again someone reads way too far into a cartoon & assigns headcanon as actuality.

[GoldMutant]

This thread exists why?

In all seriousness, no it's merely played for laughs like TurtleTitan stated and often to give them names. Besides, would I really want to be named "Fishface" for example? No, it doesn't give them purpose either as none of these characters do anything nowadays, specifically Xever and at times Bradford even if they get limelight on the rare occasion.

Once more VA, you are reading way too deep into the subject matter of the TMNT for this series; any deeper meanings do not exist even with your theories. Sorry to say, but I feel you confuse theories with facts as it's not stated in the show in the slightest.

[Tarris Vaal]

Although I dont think Mikey's naming habit is part of any effort to gain any control or influence over an enemy (though it is noticeable how many of the names stick as insults and are used to aggravate their owners), I think that the idea of having a true name concept in TMNT could be quite interesting.

Not as one of the turtles, but imagine if they were to encounter an enemy with some measure of mystical power in future (and Season5 does look to be heading in that kind of direction). Perhaps then, the idea of one of the villains specialising in controlling someones actions through their true name could be quite cool.

[LS Animation]

Some people just love reading into things I'm 99% sure the reason Mikey names those mutants is so we all know how they are called. Besides, if one of the villains gets mutated they're still thinking about themselves as the old selves, but Mikey steps in and gives the "new" and "updated" creature a new name. It serves an expository purpose which is completely fine, just from the screenwriting point of view it's something that's very useful plus provides some humor in those situations as well so it's a win-win situation.