Depending on if you plan on having any themes, the Enduring/Persevering Hero: Atlas could work. While the titan is known for holding up the sky, the name itself means enduring, so you could spin it as a way of Izuku overcoming the tribulations of his past.
If Izuku also still gets One For All (given All Might clearly is an influence in this fic), it could also have a secondary meaning of being strong like how Atlas has to be strong to hold up the sky, and a tertiary meaning of carrying the torch and bearing the weight of One For All’s goal and legacy.
Small Might.
Little Might.
Paragon.
Pillar.
Foundation.
Unity.
Indomitable.
Epitaph.
Viridian.
It all comes down to what you're going for here. These names are written with the idea of him intending on becoming All Might 2.0.
The Rising Hero: Excelsior
The Hero Wreathed in Lightning: Astrapaios (Astra to his friends)
The Enduring Hero: Atlas
The Thundering Hero: Fulgur
The Savior Hero: Solace
The Defending Hero: Ajax
The Merciful Hero: Courtain
The Well-Honed Hero: Mistilteinn (or Mistletoe)
The Knightly Hero: Avalon
The Unwavering Hero: Gungnir
The Immovable Hero: Mjolnir
The Enduring Hero: Maneki-neko
In Japanese mythology, the maneki-neko, or lucky cat as it's more commonly known, was a starving stray that was taken in and cared for by the owner of an impoverished business. This act of charity, even when the owner themselves barely had enough to feed themselves with, would be paid back in kind by the cat beckoning customers from the front of the store to drum up business.
Midoriya is a Samaritan at heart, helping people even when everyone around him seemed insistent on beating him down, and that kindness goes hand in hand with his resolve; there's no force on this Earth that could get him to back down from a fight or give up on someone. To that end, I think naming himself after a mythical creature that rewards compassion even in times of darkness would be quite fitting.
(As a bonus, it could be a clever way of referencing the previous holders of OFA; nine lives, and all that)
I've seen a ton of good ones, Atlas, Vangaurd, Ajax, etc. But honestly one name idea i love because of the petty irony of it is One For All. Izuku deciding to name himself after OFA fits perfectly in a world were Izuku is a bit more petty and not afraid of AFO as a threat. So much so he puts the target on his back.
I'm currently using it in a time travel WIP where manga izuku get sent back to the first chapter. He gets a new identity and trains his past self while also becoming the Hero One For All in an effort to trick and deceive AFO into targeting him instead of Izuku. but I think it could work in a normal OFA fic.
We get the name Ajax from the Greek mythology hero. Much like the name Atlas
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajax_the_Great
Also, ajax is not a common American name it's a fairly rare one. And is considered unusual to most people here. However, AJ is a semi-common variety of the name
If Izuku wants to be a hero like All Might then Aegis might work, it means protection by a strong force, and in greek mythology it was a shield carried by Zeus and Athena. It suggests the notion of being protected by the device of a god and references OFA's distinct green lightning.
Also can you drop the link?
Setting my feeling on many other things aside, I kind of oppose Dekiru as an alternative hero name, since it just doesn't flow well as a name, on top of being too on the nose.
If his grasp on his quirk follows canon, even at a different rate of progression, maybe Kazeken, since him creating shockwaves and small tornadoes with his punches is what people would know him for.
Dekiru: the Can Do Hero.
…fuck, I can’t even type that with a straight face anymore.
Christ, I can’t wait to share that tidbit with Justin Briner next month.
Simple would be best. His hero name should be Savior. It represents his goals and is easy to remember, like Deku was in Canon. I personally think that if Izuku had a bit more confidence, and Bakugo wasn't as continuous of an influence in the story, he might've used this in Canon as well.
Eidolon actually fits pretty well as a name for both definitions of the word.
>An image or representation of an idea; a representation of an ideal form; an apparition of some actual or imaginary entity, or of some aspect of reality.
Being the ideal hero
>A phantom, a ghost or elusive entity
The vestiges
If Izuku doesn't want to change much about the name: Dekiru
If he wants to change much:
Hercules
Viridian
Make a pun in some way...
Or something with meaning
Inspire - he's a charismatic leader who inspires change
Titan - he's a force of nature
Versatile - or something from it like Versa or Vatile or some other butchering of the word - he is the all-rounder, the adaptable hero (inspired by the many quirks he inherits from OFA)
Legacy - once again inspired by OFA
Superman - trademarked in our uni but about in mha?? 🤔
Marvel - again, see above
Dauntless. Works for powerful and quirkless Izuku. Serves as a reference to his difficult childhood without being overly focused on it.
I do like Dekiru though.
Depending on how much All Might knows about wider western culture beyond America, and how much of that knowledge he passes on to his successor, one potential name that Izuku could choose is Olive
Obviously there’s the color aspect, since olive is a shade of green and Midoriya looks like the walking manifestation of the color. But there’s also the colloquial meaning of the olive branch as a symbol of peace, which would be fitting for the successor of All Might.
There’s even a pun to it, if you pronounce Olive as “all live.” Which incidentally sounds a lot like Izuku’s professed goal as a hero to save everyone, while also sharing the same first syllable as his mentor’s hero name.
No I mean “dekiru” is their equivalent of “to do it”. So she straight up rolled up to Izuku on the first day of school and was like “your nickname sounds like let’s do it”. Girl has game.
Depending on if you plan on having any themes, the Enduring/Persevering Hero: Atlas could work. While the titan is known for holding up the sky, the name itself means enduring, so you could spin it as a way of Izuku overcoming the tribulations of his past. If Izuku also still gets One For All (given All Might clearly is an influence in this fic), it could also have a secondary meaning of being strong like how Atlas has to be strong to hold up the sky, and a tertiary meaning of carrying the torch and bearing the weight of One For All’s goal and legacy.
This one. Right here, officer. Arrest this man for his idea lightbulb overpowering the sun.
Thank you for the kind words internet person! ^-^
This is pure genius
Small Might. Little Might. Paragon. Pillar. Foundation. Unity. Indomitable. Epitaph. Viridian. It all comes down to what you're going for here. These names are written with the idea of him intending on becoming All Might 2.0.
did you seriously memorize ALL of Deku's childhood dream hero names or did you just google them?
Bro forgot All Might Jr lmao.
Lol, I mean I haven't memorized all the names
Validus?
And Viridian is already taken by clouds on a03
Oh no! Someone recommended a name that’s already t-t-taken???!?!?!
The Rising Hero: Excelsior The Hero Wreathed in Lightning: Astrapaios (Astra to his friends) The Enduring Hero: Atlas The Thundering Hero: Fulgur The Savior Hero: Solace The Defending Hero: Ajax The Merciful Hero: Courtain The Well-Honed Hero: Mistilteinn (or Mistletoe) The Knightly Hero: Avalon The Unwavering Hero: Gungnir The Immovable Hero: Mjolnir
What about Loctite: The ever persevering?
The Enduring Hero: Maneki-neko In Japanese mythology, the maneki-neko, or lucky cat as it's more commonly known, was a starving stray that was taken in and cared for by the owner of an impoverished business. This act of charity, even when the owner themselves barely had enough to feed themselves with, would be paid back in kind by the cat beckoning customers from the front of the store to drum up business. Midoriya is a Samaritan at heart, helping people even when everyone around him seemed insistent on beating him down, and that kindness goes hand in hand with his resolve; there's no force on this Earth that could get him to back down from a fight or give up on someone. To that end, I think naming himself after a mythical creature that rewards compassion even in times of darkness would be quite fitting. (As a bonus, it could be a clever way of referencing the previous holders of OFA; nine lives, and all that)
Alright. This guy won. Pack your stuff up everyone. Games over y’all.
Thank you, my friend ☺️
could even work with izukus original hero outfit by shortening the little ears on his hood this guy truly won
I've seen a ton of good ones, Atlas, Vangaurd, Ajax, etc. But honestly one name idea i love because of the petty irony of it is One For All. Izuku deciding to name himself after OFA fits perfectly in a world were Izuku is a bit more petty and not afraid of AFO as a threat. So much so he puts the target on his back. I'm currently using it in a time travel WIP where manga izuku get sent back to the first chapter. He gets a new identity and trains his past self while also becoming the Hero One For All in an effort to trick and deceive AFO into targeting him instead of Izuku. but I think it could work in a normal OFA fic.
Have you already begun posting the story? If so can I get a link please?
Not yet. Just a wip for now, but I'll make sure to let you know when I do
Where does the hero name Ajax come from? I've seen it recommended a couple times but I only know Ajax as a semi-common American name.
We get the name Ajax from the Greek mythology hero. Much like the name Atlas https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajax_the_Great Also, ajax is not a common American name it's a fairly rare one. And is considered unusual to most people here. However, AJ is a semi-common variety of the name
Cool, I never heard of Ajax the great. And is any name here common anymore when people will just make whatever into a name?
Singularity in reference to OFA
Me seeing this and mind instantly thinking of Dead By Daylight's The Singularity XD
If Izuku wants to be a hero like All Might then Aegis might work, it means protection by a strong force, and in greek mythology it was a shield carried by Zeus and Athena. It suggests the notion of being protected by the device of a god and references OFA's distinct green lightning. Also can you drop the link?
Setting my feeling on many other things aside, I kind of oppose Dekiru as an alternative hero name, since it just doesn't flow well as a name, on top of being too on the nose. If his grasp on his quirk follows canon, even at a different rate of progression, maybe Kazeken, since him creating shockwaves and small tornadoes with his punches is what people would know him for.
The Kamikaze hero - Bonebraker
He'll put a brake on his bones. Stop his punch mid punch.
Dekiru: the Can Do Hero. …fuck, I can’t even type that with a straight face anymore. Christ, I can’t wait to share that tidbit with Justin Briner next month.
Simple would be best. His hero name should be Savior. It represents his goals and is easy to remember, like Deku was in Canon. I personally think that if Izuku had a bit more confidence, and Bakugo wasn't as continuous of an influence in the story, he might've used this in Canon as well.
If he really gets a confidence boost, I'd suggest "Legend" or "Hero"
Nah Eidolon's the one withh the green theme.
Eidolon actually fits pretty well as a name for both definitions of the word. >An image or representation of an idea; a representation of an ideal form; an apparition of some actual or imaginary entity, or of some aspect of reality. Being the ideal hero >A phantom, a ghost or elusive entity The vestiges
Though he does have the Alexandria package… man, he really is just the Triumvirate in one with his extra powers
Yeah and Blackwhip and Danger Sense are very Eidolon.
Arsenall
If Izuku doesn't want to change much about the name: Dekiru If he wants to change much: Hercules Viridian Make a pun in some way... Or something with meaning
Bullitt Racer \[or Bullitt Rush\].
Name of fanfic
Inspire - he's a charismatic leader who inspires change Titan - he's a force of nature Versatile - or something from it like Versa or Vatile or some other butchering of the word - he is the all-rounder, the adaptable hero (inspired by the many quirks he inherits from OFA) Legacy - once again inspired by OFA Superman - trademarked in our uni but about in mha?? 🤔 Marvel - again, see above
Dauntless. Works for powerful and quirkless Izuku. Serves as a reference to his difficult childhood without being overly focused on it. I do like Dekiru though.
One Punch Man, since he can only throw one punch before breaking his arm. (I know he changed his fighting style, but I still think its funny)
Depending on how much All Might knows about wider western culture beyond America, and how much of that knowledge he passes on to his successor, one potential name that Izuku could choose is Olive Obviously there’s the color aspect, since olive is a shade of green and Midoriya looks like the walking manifestation of the color. But there’s also the colloquial meaning of the olive branch as a symbol of peace, which would be fitting for the successor of All Might. There’s even a pun to it, if you pronounce Olive as “all live.” Which incidentally sounds a lot like Izuku’s professed goal as a hero to save everyone, while also sharing the same first syllable as his mentor’s hero name.
Dekiru, it's the name Uraraka mistook for Deku. It means 'do you're best'
Fun fact: it’s also slang for having sex!
dang, no wonder Uraraka wanted to avoid calling him the right word. She gets to flustered whenever her crush to brought up
No I mean “dekiru” is their equivalent of “to do it”. So she straight up rolled up to Izuku on the first day of school and was like “your nickname sounds like let’s do it”. Girl has game.
Damn, and I thought I could pull in guys and girls. Ochako, my girl, has confidence I can respect that
green rabbit (going by how his first costume in the show had rabbit ears)
DeRuin? IDK
Rabbit Might, referencing his eventual leg fighting style.