The spy took the name of my sword. Im not complaining, I was just surprised, and kind of honored...

One TF2, two Sashas?! Oh my!

So what are the names of Sniper-tan and other Engie-tan?

She was named after a grandparent who emigrated to Russia to join the revolution and became a hero(ine?) in the Peoples Army. she often had to fight in school to defend her name so she became very tough. There fixed.

I'd not say there are no "Aleksandrinas" at all in Russia, but if you found one, she would most likely be of Greek or German origin. Russians are usually conservative with names, and you will not find a mix of different forms of same name, like in US or other immigrant countries.

[url=#user_comment_340098]@wkz[/url]: Because Alexandrina doesn't sound as a Chinese/French/English/etc name, it sounds like someone spent ~1 min to come up with "Russian-sounding" name. Let's say you watch Superman, and main character is called Colya by coworkers (diminutive of Nikolay, the closest Russian name I can think of).

[url=#user_comment_340083]@AckAckAck[/url]: If we're throwing links now... http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0 - name of two small villages http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%90%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B0 - female name

That... is the nicest thing they could've gotten! I'm actually very touched by this ^_^

But poor Engie :-S

Spy girl's name is a reference to Anne Frank?

[url=#user_comment_340083]@AckAckAck[/url]: so google knows better than actual russian people? You sure stupid, kid.

to people who think there is no wrong names
in russia if you've got one you've earned punch in the face in school and will change your name the day you turn 16

aleksadrina is a surname aleksandra is name and it's short version is sasha

@Kenpachi RAMASAMA
You can't stop the internet!

@ the "not a russian name" thing: Guys, there are people with CHINESE names in Europe and America, English names in Hong Kong/Taiwan, French names in South America, etc.

Why isn't "Aleksandrina" even remotely allowed in Russia?? Does the Russians purge their own or something?

ENGIE! <3

So some stupid idiots think that Aleksandrina is not a Russian name. You know Google is there for a purpose right? A little bit Google search and

http://www.behindthename.com/name/aleksandrina

GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: Russian, Bulgarian
VARIANTS: Sasha, Shura (Russian)

so we have Jo's Angels ,a Team of female specops, and an ex-angel with a grudge.....where have I seen this movie before?

And for the record, Aleksandrina is a DIMINUTIVE of Aleksandra. It is not "wrong" or "incorrect". So leave the girl alone.

*le gasp* THEY HAVE NAMES?!!! AND ALEKSANDRINA IS EASTERN EUROPEAN BUT NOT NECESSARILY RUSSIAN?!!! AND ENGIE'S ON A TRUCK?!!! ...Well okay.

Seriously, stop freaking out. Enjoy the cute Christmas funniness.

[url=#user_comment_340031]@T[/url]: Please no. No more corkscrew penises. I never asked for this.

[url=#user_comment_340075]@Remiel[/url]: it is NOT a Russian name. Can you believe several posters from Russia and not a random baby name site? Proper form is Alexandra or Sasha. And Shura is a male name -_-

[url=#user_comment_340073]@The13thclam[/url]: Perhaps Anne-Marie was a drone in her past life. Aleksandrina was an Ultralisk, I guess.

From http://babynames.merschat.com/index.cgi?function=View&bn_key=47252
"Aleksandrina is a Russian name for girls meaning Defender of mankind..."

In any case, people can have any name in any country, so who cares.

Is it just me, or does Spyette (or Anne-Marie I should say now) kinda resemble Drone-tan?

He should have chosen Tatiana, Olga, or Aleksandra (Proper russian name).

Oh, Jo... There's no such russian woman's name as Aleksandrina. You was aiming for Aleksandra.

@Ryoko Tadao: Please, stop. We already have bad reputation on internet.

@Pervy Bastard: ITS FUCKING BULGARIAN NAME. IM FUCKING RUSSIAN. Aleksandra/Sasha is most common russian name for girls as is for buys (Aleksandr). But Aleksanrina is not the same thing at all. Shut the fuck up, stupid 'muricans. You know nothing about rest of world, because of liars on FOX News.

[url=#user_comment_340054]@Lien[/url]: So heavy is from Bulgaria now?! Thats a huge change of lore.

For those of you who don't know, in TF2, The demoman is named Tavish Finnegan DeGroot, the engineer is named Dell Conagher, and the sniper is named Mr. Mundy.

I have the same name as spyette! <3

*reads the picture comments* OH GOD DAMMIT EZEQUIEL RAMIREZ, NOW I CAN'T UNHEAR HER AS STARFIRE EITHER.

Morgan...Freeman?

Wait...Engie built a notepad with wifi and uses it to read Nerf Now?
Will we be seeing photo notes spamming the comic with things like 'Engie here'? every comic?

Jo, WHERE's THE FUCKING FANSERVICE?

Also most of them don't have nose.

I see She's name after a tenis player:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksandrina_Naydenova

Then at the end of her Journey Engie discovers the shocking truth. She is actually alternate universe Zone Tan and Jo is alternate universe Lemmy. They were meant to be all the time. That said Jo isn't going to get off that easy when she gets back.

[url=#user_comment_340041]@vdrandom[/url]: Funny thing about Names is that there is no "wrong" name. So having her called "Aleksandrina" is complete legit. Plus, people will call her "Alex" later on, anyway so who cares? :P

Nah, Engie isn't in the comic anymore, she's on a journey of self discovery. If she's going to get a name it'll have to be one she finds herself. She's not being given anything anymore! Not even charity, handouts, or kindness!

It's not that Engie doesn't have a name. It's just that her name is Engie.

So Sasha Frenchie Gi Jane and Captain Morgan?

"Engie is still Engie" - Nope, do not like. If the others get a name, so should she.
And if it's Angela, it works best with her current name "Engie"

Aleksandrina's Dota 2 name would be CykaQueenAxAx, the only hero she would be playing would probably be Legion commander and she would be really bad at it.

Already mentioned earlier, but...

Alexandra, not "Aleksandrina" ._.

Jo gave us the best gift of all, the gift of life. And not being stuck with Zone Tan. Also names.......... The name Jane is probably a reference to G.I. Jane the female version of a standard G.I. Joe soldier.........And Morgan is maybe a reference to Morgan Freeman (that's all I got).

Am I the only one that would rather have to new characters stay?

I always thought Engie's name was Angela, or Angie for short.

If I learned anything about life it's when you specifically leave one person out it's because they mean the most. By giving these girls names Jo is showing us that Engie is still his best girl and he's just trying to make her jealous! {also he's still including her in the comic}

Heavygal is now Aleks to me. Easier to write.

Engie being carried with a bunch of pigs. I have seen enough hentai to know where this is going...

YES

@Ryoko Tadao: Aleksandrina is a Slavic name... It can be shortened into Shura or Sasha. A reference to Heavy's gun.

http://www.behindthename.com/name/aleksandrina

Okay, I just gotta ask... am I the only one that thinks "Buttercup!" when I see Spyette, ah, I mean Anne-Marie's face in panel 3?

Maybe Jo has viewed "spirited away" recently.

[url=#user_comment_340000]@PAK215[/url]: I thought he was also referred to as "John", but maybe I'm misremembering. Of course, it's also dang likely that it's his pseudonym, so it could be applicable either way.

Lol
Jo is naming his pets. I wonder what he would name a his dog?

AHAHAHAHA!!

What a tweest

Engie-Tan has to be even more steamed up lol

@Pervy Bastard: But we don't use this form of the name. In russian it's Aleksandra.

@Ryoko Tadao: Aleksandrina is a Russian name.

Aleksandrina = Sasha

Oh Jo you clever cunt.

I'd better archive this one cause I can't remember names worth a damn.

Merry Xmas y'all !

Merry Christmas Jo and Nerf NOW!! community!

Aleksandrina is not even a russian name, its not even a name at all. ?????????? - ?????, ?? ????????????... ?? ??????? ??? ????? ????

Silly Jo, Soldier-tan's name should've been John Doe!

Hey, merry christmas to y'all

Aleksandrina.... and she's russian... we can call her Sasha!

Technically, the male Soldier's name is also Jane, so that's kind of cheating.

Merry Christmas, Jo, thanks for all the comics.

"Jane" being short for "Jane Doe", right?

[url=#user_comment_339994]@Ribusprissin[/url]: I'd probably would just name her... nah, I won't spoilt it. :)

[url=#user_comment_339993]@manofchance[/url]: You'll get used to it pretty soon I'm sure.

Also, I think Engie's name could be Norma Grey or something with initials N G

so can we now get a character page so I can remember everyone's name?

I don't know about you pals, but I think Anne-Marie has way too much pudor to be an actual spy.

Also, lucky piggies!

Man this has taken a strange turn.

Aleksandrina can be shortened to Sasha. It's true.