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Determinism: Name vs Cutie Mark


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Lemme see what this little unicorn can think up with her magic powers on this discussion.

On nearly every single occasion, the colt or filly has a name that eventually corresedponds to that of their eventual talent, or perhaps the actual image of their cutie mark, the visual representation of their talent.

Of course, not all do. But when we see them, they have a name that 'makes sense' in MLP canon. But, since we don't know all of their backstories, they could have had normal names, like Leroy Jenkins.

And then coined a nicer, more unique nickname once they reached student age, which is the name everyone knew and loved/hated them as.

We don't know for certain in that regard.

With the ponies that are born with a name corresponding to their eventualk cutie mark, it can only be assumed that their personality helps.

Besides, you don't name your child the moment they arrive, right?

This gives the loving mare and stallion time to observe the behavior of the colt/filly, and create a name corresponding to that.

Afterall, personality is what makes each of us different, and it can also lead to us choosing specific activites to indulge in. Like if you are adventurous, you might take up stunts in your backyard. Stuff like that.

Or it's possible their are doctors out their with the power of prophecy, who can see the cutie marks event beforehand. Say your pony got a smily face cutie mark when they cheered up loads of people with silly tricks *coughalternatepinkiepiecough*

The doctor might see them dancing around some people pulling silly faces.

And, since these doctors are excellent judges of character, they can think of a few names off the top of their head about or relating to the event they visioned.

They suggest all the options to the parents, who choose the one they like best.

That's just what I think.

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