There are some iconic names in video game history: Mario Mario, Master Chief, Donkey Kong, Solid Snake, etc. — and Lara Croft clearly belongs on the list of iconic pixelated heroes.
It's not a question I find myself asking often — apparently, someone having the same first and last name is totally reasonable to me — but it turns out developers do typically have reasons for the names video game characters end up with.
In the case of one of the most enduring and best-selling video game franchises of all time, how did Lara Croft get her name?
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The answer is: The phone book. Lara Croft’s name was inspired by looking through a phonebook and choosing something that sounded UK-friendly. Since making her debut to the world in 1996, Lara Croft has appeared on more than 1,200 magazine covers and sold over 85 million game units worldwide. Apparently, the whole world thought she sounded friendly.Source
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