Joss Whedon s Names: The Deeper Meanings behind Buffy Angel Firefly Dollhouse Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Cabin in the W (Paperback)

Doctor Horrible Jayne Cobb Oz Fitz-Simmons Echo Pike Saffron Kaywinnet the Groosalugg Skip Satsu Dana Polk Perfect Jheung Icarus the Siphon Edna Giles Dandelion Naizen and especially Buffy the Vampire Slayer. With Whedon s superhero names goddess names flower names saint s names and dozens of British names he s filling his world with references from Shakespeare to manga delighting fans who look closer. Which names repeat the most? Which characters have secret links? Examining Whedon s naming through his five shows plus his movie scripts and dozens of comics reveals fascinating patterns for his dedicated followers.