Have you ever wondered why so many characters from your favorite '90s television shows had the strangest names? For some of these people, it seems like their creators just randomly picked their names out of a hat, but we figured there had to be more of a thought process behind character naming than that. After some investigative sleuthing, we uncovered the meanings behind the names of some of the most iconic '90s TV characters, from Topanga of Boy Meets World to Screech of Saved By The Bell. Even if you don't realize the subconscious effect '90s TV has on your actions, just make sure you don't name your kids after any of these beloved characters if you want them to avoid a lifetime of teasing and embarrassment.
Buffy to Topanga: How the Characters From '90s TV Shows Got Their Crazy Names
How did Topanga get that name?
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