Poll: The Dante

[Miew]

The only real reason why a lot of people recently have a fondness of the name Dante is because of the association with some of the characters they like.
If all of these charactes named Dante were named, say, 'Torli' then this thread would be about "The Torli" and everyone would ponder about how emo or cool the name sounds. It doesn't have anything to do with the sound or how it comes off the tongue. It's just the association.

It's the same reason people on the internet will use the name "Vegeta", even though anyone who doesn't know the Dragonball character would probably at first think of vegetables. For those who like Dragonball, Vegeta might sound intimidating.
Same thing with Dante and DMC and so on.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

You forgot an option for the Inferno.

That would be the poet

Yes, but he had an inferno. I think you should give the inferno some love.

He also had Purgatory and a Paradise

OT: I'm going with the poet because the Divine Comedy gave me a good read. My second choice would be Dante Hicks.

 

[JayHart10]

Dante turned into a massive Dick in 4, everything he said was obnoxious and un needed, But its still an interesting name, I wouldnt go as far as name a child it in this day and age but it might be a nice name for a big dog

 

[Lord Mountbatten Reborn]

Dante Alighieri holds my vote. I had a pretty good time reading the Divine Comedy and he was pretty much the inspiration for all the others so yeah.

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Plus look at the scowl on him. That could practically rival Kratos.

It practically compels you to read The Divine Comedy. Indeed, I actually have it, but other issues have prevented me from getting to read it.

 

[SageRuffin]

I voted for the crusader, since I respect characters who know that they've been thinking with the wrong head (or whatever variation thereof ). What can I say? I'm a sucker for humility.

Although nothing can beat Dante and Randall's dialogue on the political machinations of Star Wars.

 

[HellsingerAngel]

You all forget the one TRUE Dante. The Oldest Living Space Marine that leads the Emperor's VAMPIRE MARINES!

Spoiler: CHAPTER MASTER DANTE!

Adding an option would be nice... but like no one knows him so an other? If you don't want to then I refuse to vote.

Seconded. Grand Master Dante is easily one of the most bad ass Space Marines ever to exist. However, I regret to inform you that mentioning the Grand Master in such a fashion is heretical and I must now purge your from this existance. In the name of the Emperor, be cleansed...

*makes the sign of the aquila and blasts Nouw in the head with his bolter pistol*

 

[Slash Dementia]

Dante Alighieri holds my vote. I had a pretty good time reading the Divine Comedy and he was pretty much the inspiration for all the others so yeah.

<img src="http://manthonyskaggs.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/dante_alighieri_ritratto_01x.jpg"

Plus look at the scowl on him. That could practically rival Kratos.

This gets my vote. Dante Alighieri is probably my favorite person. He inspired my writing and his 'Vita Nuova' is my favorite book.

Dante Hicks is awesome, too, though. The other ones...not so much (especially not Devil May Cry Dante).

They have the same name as me - that's awesome.

 

[kawaiiamethist]

The only real reason why a lot of people recently have a fondness of the name Dante is because of the association with some of the characters they like.
If all of these charactes named Dante were named, say, 'Torli' then this thread would be about "The Torli" and everyone would ponder about how emo or cool the name sounds. It doesn't have anything to do with the sound or how it comes off the tongue. It's just the association.

It's the same reason people on the internet will use the name "Vegeta", even though anyone who doesn't know the Dragonball character would probably at first think of vegetables. For those who like Dragonball, Vegeta might sound intimidating.
Same thing with Dante and DMC and so on.

Normally I would go with the logical conclusion, but I was only vaguely aware of the Divine Comedy and only just played DMC this week for my first time, having ignored the franchise for many years. The only Dante I've had proper exposure to is Mr. Hicks. And as awesome as he is, he doesn't stir a desire to name my child in his honour. I just like the name, and have for several years. Even if not for a first name, it would make a nice middle name. Besides, I love Jansen from Lost Odyssey (oh, now there's a man that stirs a fangirl frenzy!), but his actual name isn't one that resonates with me.

 

[Reboare]

Dante is an awesome name in my opinion. Although I associate it more with the poet than a demon hunter.

Dante is probably subject to a lot of fan fiction of the erotic variety now that he has Nero to touc- hang around with. Because of this, I don't think he's had any really big impact. He dresses sort of nice though, but he reminds me a lot of Alucard from Hellsing, someone several times more badass in comparison.

Woot Alucard. I can imagine someone taking it a step further with an erotic fan fiction between Dante and Alucard...who writes that stuff anyway?

 

[Totenkopf]

Dante Alighieri holds my vote. I had a pretty good time reading the Divine Comedy and he was pretty much the inspiration for all the others so yeah.

I've got to agree, the Divina Comedia is pretty awesome. But it wouldn't be as much fun for me if it hadn't explanations of the symbolism after each chapter, I've got to admit that.

I'll go with Dante from DMC, asskicking character. Dante is a good name also, I would consider naming my son Dante.

 

[Nouw]

You all forget the one TRUE Dante. The Oldest Living Space Marine that leads the Emperor's VAMPIRE MARINES!

Spoiler: CHAPTER MASTER DANTE!

Adding an option would be nice... but like no one knows him so an other? If you don't want to then I refuse to vote.

Seconded. Grand Master Dante is easily one of the most bad ass Space Marines ever to exist. However, I regret to inform you that mentioning the Grand Master in such a fashion is heretical and I must now purge your from this existance. In the name of the Emperor, be cleansed...

*makes the sign of the aquila and blasts Nouw in the head with his bolter pistol*

Next thing you know, you're surrounded by the Inquisition for killing a Space Marine.

Someone turn me into a Baal Dreadnought please!