What are some theme ideas for naming Quarky's seven fish?

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In summary, Micromass has humorous fish names that follow a seven color theme. Seven Buddhist factors to enlightenment are also included.
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So @ProfuselyQuarky has ##7## fish. What are some good names if we want the seven names to follow the same theme?
 
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lol micromass! This is hysterical :oldlaugh:
 
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Seven colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
 
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Yarn fibers: Merino, Shetland, Reyon, Chenille, Tweed, Fleece, Cotton
 
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The Seven Dwarfs: Happy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Bashful, Dopey, Grumpy, doc which are also the various stages of cocain addiction. Snowwhite... cocain...
 
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The seven sins: Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Wrath, Pride, Sloth. Especially fun if you watched fullmetal alchemist: brotherhood...
 
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micromass said:
which are also the various stages of cocain addiction.
o_O
 
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There are seven millenium prize problems:
Poincare conjecture
P vs NP
Hodge conjecture
Riemann hypothesis
Yang-Mills
Navier-Stokes
Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer
 
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Slartibartfass, Fenchurch, Arthur Dent, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Marvin, Ford Prefect and of course Douglas Adams.

Edit: Don't forget: On the 25th is Towel Day!
 
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micromass said:
Seven Dwarfs:
Color coded with the colors of the rainbow. Now we just have to assign the colors to the Dwarfs...
 
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7 notes: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si
 
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
 
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Fancy calling a fish Slartibartfass or Birch and Swinnerton-Dyer!

Kitchen untensils: Spoon, Fork, Spork, Wisk, Knife, Spatula
 
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Seven Buddhist factors to enlightenment: mindfulness, investigation, energy, happiness, tranquility, concentration, equi-animity
 
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fresh_42 said:
Don't forget: On the 25th is Towel Day!
Towels: washcloth, hand towel, bath towel, beach towel, kitchen towel, baby towel, rug
 
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Some sporadic groups:

Fisher-Griess Monster, Baby-Monster, Thompson, Harada-Norton, Suzuki, Conway, Mathieu
 
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fresh_42 said:
I strongly recommend not to take these. All but one are destroyed ...
Hinting that all but one of my fish would become destroyed, too?
 
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fresh_42 said:
I strongly recommend not to take these. All but one are destroyed ...

There's the new world wonders too: Great Wall of China, Petra, Colosseum, Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, Tay Mahal, Christ the redeemer
 
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7 SI base units: metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, candela.
 
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Samy_A said:
7 SI base units: metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, candela.

I've always wondered why kilogram is the SI base unit and not gram...
 
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Paradoxes: Russell, Banach-Tarski, Skolem, Curry, Zeno, Monty Hall, Burali-Forti
 
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Samy_A said:
7 SI base units: metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, mole, candela.
I love that!
micromass said:
I've always wondered why kilogram is the SI base unit and not gram...
Ditto. It's a crime.
 
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Seven basic types of root systems! Unfortunately they go from A to G but you could paint the Dynkin diagrams on your fish :cool:.
 
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My overly-used interjections: oh, ah, bah, uh, nah, gee, gosh
 
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fresh_42 said:
Seven basic types of root systems! Unfortunately they go from A to G but you could paint the Dynkin diagrams on your fish :cool:.

Or you can name them after the associated polytopes, but there are more than 7 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coxeter_group
 
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fresh_42 said:
but you could paint the Dynkin diagrams on your fish :cool:.
Fish tattoos! Does that go under animal abuse?
 
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The 7 "planets" known in antiquity: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
 
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ProfuselyQuarky said:
Fish tattoos! Does that go under animal abuse?
No, that's normal for inmates.
 
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Samy_A said:
The 7 "planets" known in antiquity: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn
Actually, their Akkadian names are better: Šamaš, Sin, Lubat-gud, Muštabarru, Umun-sig-êa, Dele-bat, Lu-bat-sag-uš.

Clearly time to go to bed.
 
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Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, South-America, North-America, Antarctica
 
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From the List of 7: Jack, Arthur, Larry, Barry, Alexander, Bram, Eileen.
 
<h2>1. What are some popular themes for naming Quarky's seven fish?</h2><p>Some popular themes for naming Quarky's seven fish could include: <em>space-related names, food-inspired names, colors, elements, famous scientists, mythological creatures, and puns related to fish or science.</em></p><h2>2. Can I mix and match different themes for each fish's name?</h2><p>Yes, you can mix and match different themes for each fish's name. This can add more variety and creativity to the names and make them more unique.</p><h2>3. Are there any specific rules or guidelines for naming the fish?</h2><p>There are no specific rules or guidelines for naming the fish, but it is important to consider the overall theme and ensure that the names are appropriate and respectful.</p><h2>4. How can I come up with creative and unique names for the fish?</h2><p>One way to come up with creative and unique names for the fish is to brainstorm with a group of people and combine different ideas and themes. You can also do research on the chosen themes and gather inspiration from books, movies, or other sources.</p><h2>5. Can I change the fish's names later on if I want to?</h2><p>Yes, you can change the fish's names later on if you want to. It is important to consider the impact of changing the names, especially if the fish have already been introduced to others. It may be helpful to consult with others or gather feedback before making any changes.</p>

1. What are some popular themes for naming Quarky's seven fish?

Some popular themes for naming Quarky's seven fish could include: space-related names, food-inspired names, colors, elements, famous scientists, mythological creatures, and puns related to fish or science.

2. Can I mix and match different themes for each fish's name?

Yes, you can mix and match different themes for each fish's name. This can add more variety and creativity to the names and make them more unique.

3. Are there any specific rules or guidelines for naming the fish?

There are no specific rules or guidelines for naming the fish, but it is important to consider the overall theme and ensure that the names are appropriate and respectful.

4. How can I come up with creative and unique names for the fish?

One way to come up with creative and unique names for the fish is to brainstorm with a group of people and combine different ideas and themes. You can also do research on the chosen themes and gather inspiration from books, movies, or other sources.

5. Can I change the fish's names later on if I want to?

Yes, you can change the fish's names later on if you want to. It is important to consider the impact of changing the names, especially if the fish have already been introduced to others. It may be helpful to consult with others or gather feedback before making any changes.

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