The Energon Pub

I'm sure its been done before.

Optimus Prime
Ultra Magnus
Omega Supreme
Vector Prime

Starscream
Laserbeak

Sinnertwin

Ultra Magnus
Jetfire
Superion
Powerglide

Sunstorm
Skywarp
Octane

Big Daddy

Spinister.

Erector, someone had so say it.

kremzeek, haha

Ironhide was always a good name.

Dead Metal wrote:Sinnertwin

I always thought that was a sweet name, too. It just flows nicely. Other favs are Omega Supreme(because he totally is the ultimate end for many `cons), I love the Stunticons as a combiner group name, Superion for gestalt-form name, Laserbeak was sweet, and Slugslinger was always, i though, a magnificent name for a TM. The Prime naming scheme has always been pretty cool, too. Optronix/orion pax --> Optimus Prime; Hot Rod --> Rodimus Prime, etc

Skywarp
Dreadwind
Shockwave
Vector Prime
Prowl
Mirage

I liked a lot of the simple names that just got the point across:
Jazz
Mirage
Ratchet
Dead End

And some of the more creative names:
Wheeljack
Menasor
Abominus
Kup (yes...I think Kup is creative)

Skywarp is cool too.

All the seekers had great names. Metroplex is a nice word too.

Silverbolt
Moonracer
Skyfire
Trailbreaker
Shockwave
Vector Sigma
Overkill

Onslaught
Strafe
Quake

The best names were one of three types:

1 ) Pseudo-latin names that relied on the emotional 'sound' ofthe words. These relied on whether the words used sound 'Stately', 'Heroic', 'Monstrous', or 'Downright evil'.

Examples: Metroplex, Ultra Magnus, Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bruticus

2 ) Names based on real words that are reliant on the words giving the impression of personality, abilities, or at least 'faction'. Many of these would also be good superhero/supervillain names.

Examples: Shockwave, Swoop, Jazz, Thundercracker, Starscream

3 ) Names pulled from either random sources or random syllables, that gave an impression of their personality or faction

Examples: Grimlock, Jhiaxus


Unfortunately, some of the worst also followed these types, especially #2... "Erector", anyone?

Anyway, a PERSONAL opinion of the best names:

Fortress Maximus
Megatron
Silverbolt
Onslaught
Sentinel Prime

Valandar wrote:The best names were one of three types:

1 ) Pseudo-latin names that relied on the emotional 'sound' ofthe words. These relied on whether the words used sound 'Stately', 'Heroic', 'Monstrous', or 'Downright evil'.

Examples: Metroplex, Ultra Magnus, Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bruticus

2 ) Names based on real words that are reliant on the words giving the impression of personality, abilities, or at least 'faction'. Many of these would also be good superhero/supervillain names.

Examples: Shockwave, Swoop, Jazz, Thundercracker, Starscream

3 ) Names pulled from either random sources or random syllables, that gave an impression of their personality or faction

Examples: Grimlock, Jhiaxus


Unfortunately, some of the worst also followed these types, especially #2... "Erector", anyone?

Anyway, a PERSONAL opinion of the best names:

Fortress Maximus
Megatron
Silverbolt
Onslaught
Sentinel Prime

This is the type of response I wish I'd taken the time to write, hehe. Brilliantly put, Val. Your format was great, and your choices were all names I'd have put on such a detailed list.

That said, I agree with the above post proclaiming the awesomeness of Seeker names in general. Dirge really has always been my personal favorite.

Onslaught just sounds bad-ass. You wouldn't want to mess with someone named Onslaught.

forgot about Erector good one............ LOL

Fortress Maximus another one I forgot that is good.

Tough call. There should be a point chart for what a cool name needs. Like certain cool letters, or sounds.

Onslaught (a gruesome noun)

Fort Max (X's give bonus points, plus it's a good nickname)

Jhiaxus (Even spelling it right is epic)

Wreck-Gar (This name is a portmanteau, a nice combination of two words)


There's my two cents.

Cyclonus = Brilliant name.

Terrorsaur - Also a favorite name of mine, and nobody said "Terrorize" better.

Blitzwing - Saying it practically paints a picture of him some how.

G2 Windbreaker...NOT!

Sideswipe, Starscream, Skywarp, Dirge, Breakdown, Swindle, Smokescreen

Erector..............

I've always liked the name Shrapnel

I always thought Starscream was an awesome name, its weird its not one most of your lists.

Everyone agrees Optimus Prime is one of the greatest names ever.