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I need a name for an A.I

Thorne

Thorne

It's feeding time
I have been working a bit on a story featuring, as a main character, a highly intelligent A.I who wakes up in a post-apocalyptic world after a long time in suspension.

When you think of A.I's in general, some that spring to mind is probably GLaDOS (Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System), SHODAN (Sentient Hyper-Optimized Data Access Network), HAL (Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer) and since I know there's plenty of Doctor Who fans here, WOTAN (Will Operating Thought ANalogue)

I want a name like this for my AI as well, but I have two requirements for my AI name.
  • It needs to imply that the machine in question is customizable
  • It needs to SOUND like it COULD be a last name for a normal person.

And I myself am out of ideas. So I ask of thee, my fellow Dragonflies, does anyone of you have a suggestion?
 
What was the AI's former function?

And don't forget House, from the recent DW episode. Not all AI names stand for something. Take Mass Effect. Sure, we have EDI, but there's also Avina the Citadel VI and David, or if the project pulled through, Overlord. And the Reapers. Technically they're AI. Just... organic.
 
Grimdour said:
What was the AI's former function?
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Domestic work, mostly, like a housemaid I guess.

Grimdour said:
And don't forget House, from the recent DW episode. Not all AI names stand for something. Take Mass Effect. Sure, we have EDI, but there's also Avina the Citadel VI and David, or if the project pulled through, Overlord. And the Reapers. Technically they're AI. Just... organic.
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True, but irrelevant to my question.
 
What I mean is it doesn't have to be an acronym.

Okay, so your AI is a household system. You can either go for the manufacturer's designation or the family's nickname for it.

It can be the Warren Integrated Lifestyle Systems and Operations Network. Wilson.
 
Grimdour said:
What I mean is it doesn't have to be an acronym.

Okay, so your AI is a household system. You can either go for the manufacturer's designation or the family's nickname for it.

It can be the Warren Integrated Lifestyle Systems and Operations Network. Wilson.
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Doesn't have to, no, but I want it to.

Still that is a good idea you have there.
 
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