Momma Longneck? whats your name?

Megatoph · **on:** June 02, 2006, 02:26:07 PM

I noticed that Littlefoot's mum hasn't revealed her name. I wonder what her name is? what ya'll think?

Malte279 · **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2006, 03:32:44 PM

Neither do Littlefoot's grandparents or any of the other parents with the only exception of Cera's father. I suppose it is simply because everyone knows who is meant when Littlefoot talks about his mother, his grandma or his grandpa. With the movie being aimed at a younger target audience I suppose they tried not to confuse kids by putting more names in than necessary.

Petrie. · **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2006, 03:55:41 PM

I guess her name can be Helen since Helen Shaver did her voice.

Realistically though, she doesn't have a name.

WeirdRaptor · **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2006, 08:25:38 AM

She doesn't have a name. After nearly 20 years, if she did have one, I think we'd know it by now.

F-14 Ace · **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2006, 02:50:32 PM

That is something I have always wondered about. Wonder why they never tell us in any of the sequels.

Malte279 · **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2006, 02:51:45 PM

Simply because there is no need I suppose.

Megatoph · **Reply #6 on:** June 04, 2006, 02:57:35 PM

well I need something to work with. also I think it would have been best if she had a name this way we'd know it.

F-14 Ace · **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2006, 03:09:30 PM

Just make something up. Thats what I did for my story.

WeirdRaptor · **Reply #8 on:** June 04, 2006, 09:39:42 PM

Aurora sounds like a nice name for her.

Megatoph · **Reply #9 on:** June 08, 2006, 05:31:07 PM

or Ellen? or maybe Brandy?

NewOrder · **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2006, 11:28:24 AM

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She doesn't have a name. After nearly 20 years, if she did have one, I think we'd know it by now.

When I read what WeirdRaptor wrote it got me thinking... The land before time has been around for almost 20 years! Can you imagine? So much time has passed since it was released! Do you think there'll be an aniversery issue in 2008? How many films last so long and still mantaine their original mistic?!

Petrie. · **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2006, 11:39:57 AM

The early Disney one have maintained their magic as much as some of Bluth's early work.

They'll never grow old.

Malte279 · **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2006, 04:14:23 PM

As for a name, almost all the characters in LBT (including the maincharacters and the two parents whose names we know) are named after the species they belong to. Of course there is no certainty, but I don't see why Littlefoot's Mum would be an exception. Therefore I consider none of the names suggested very likely. But they are, I suppose, based on the preferences of those who suggested them.

WeirdRaptor · **Reply #13 on:** June 18, 2006, 08:05:49 AM

Got any suggestions then? Just wondering? I can't think of one.

Megatoph · **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:10:07 PM

how about... sue? or... Betty?

Malte279 · **Reply #15 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:14:36 PM

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Got any suggestions then? Just wondering? I can't think of one.

Can't really say I have. There are still names that can possibly be made of "Apatosaurus" or the less scientifically correct "Brontosaurus", but many of them sound very made up or silly.
I've kind of grown accustomed to the idea of Littlefoot's mother, and his grandparents going without names in the movies. I will not question the fact that they must have names, but discussing what names they might have we will end up with everybody's individual preferences of names.

Megatoph · **Reply #16 on:** June 28, 2006, 12:43:46 AM

Audray sounds good??? or Alice? or Genifer??

Malte279 · **Reply #17 on:** June 28, 2006, 04:38:52 AM

As I said it's probably mainly a matter of taste. There are very few names in LBT which are accepted human names (e.g. Spike, Sue, Mo), which all seem to be based on the character's spcies. I suppose there would be something similar in case of Littlefoot's mother rather than a very human name. I don't claim to have a good suggestion for her name though. I guess I can live without knowing how to call her other than "Littlefoot's mother".

action9000 · **Reply #18 on:** June 28, 2006, 01:27:07 PM

I believe you summed this up very well, Malte. This isn't a question that can really be answered, and I feel that many members have accepted her to be referred to simply as "Littlefoot's Mother".

A name may be suitable in the case of a fanfic, however that choice is merely the preference of the writer. If you're looking for critiques on your name choices, Titanosaur, I suppose I would expect a name a little less common than those mentioned in your posts. Then again, I know a female in real-life named Ali, so perhaps this is unfair to say.

For the purpose of writing, it all comes down to what message the writer wants the name to express.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #19 on:** June 28, 2006, 01:41:42 PM

You know, come to think of it, only a few names don't seem to be inspired by the name of the speices at all.

Off the top of my head, the name Ali doesn't seem to come from inspiration of Brontosaurus or Apatosaurus. Makes you wonder how the writers came up with that one.

We could also include Sierra and Rinkus. I doubt their names are inspired by any type of flyer whatsoever.

Same deal with Littlefoot. Doesn't seem to be inspired by the name of species at all.

I'm sure there are at least a few others, but I can't think of them right now.

Anyways, Titanosaur, in the end, it's your call. :^.^: