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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Ghost" data-source="post: 4647619" data-attributes="member: 60281">I agree that it is a sliding scale and not just a black-or-white-silly-or-serious kind of thing. First, where on that scale does a silly name appear? Second, in what context does the name interact with the world? Finally, does using it multiple times diminish its endearing quality?Let's take your Roosevelt "Rosey" Grier example - Does he have a silly nickname? Yes, but it is not overly silly. Does his name make him endearing? Yes. Does his name defeat the seriousness of the Fearsome Foursome of the L.A. Rams? No, in all likely hood it enhances it. But, I contend, it enhances it because of the existence of Lamar Lundy, Merlin Olsen, and Deacon Jones. Their names allow the name "Rosey" to stand out as enduring.Compare that to a hypothetical line made up of Rosey Grier, Mashmellow Lundy, Tinkerbell Olsen, and Smiling Deacon Jones. I would have a hard time calling this second group the Fearsome Foursome. With regards to the OPs original point - I would have no problem with her calling her bear "Marshmellow", however, if that bear was followed by Mittens who was followed by Ruff who was followed by Tinkerbell then I think the DM has a right to say no. Context is important. I would have a hard time calling a game serious if names are consistantly on the lighter side.</blockquote>