Different names for Red Robin

[pdiz]

So from what I've seen, lots of people don't like Tim Drake's name as 'Red Robin'.
I've heard his name should be "Redwing" or just "Robin". What other names would suit him?

[MajorHoy]

So from what I've seen, lots of people don't like Tim Drake's name as 'Red Robin'.
I've heard his name should be "Redwing" or just "Robin". What other names would suit him?

"Redwing" use to be his car.

And I'm not sure how many people don't like his name vs. how many people really don't like his character as it was executed in the New52+ versions.

(As for going back to just "Robin", that would seem to be a downgrade for Tim now because of an annoying pre-teen who's been using that moniker for a while.)

[darkseidpwns]

Batwing was Batmans plane

[MajorHoy]

Batwing was Batmans plane

Also a comic book character(s).

[thefiresky]

I've never considered it until now, but Red Robin, or ANY 2-part name for a superhero (or basically 3 syllable), sounds immeasurably tacky when said out loud. Hearing another character call him Red Robin instead of Tim makes me weary a little. - he can't really be Redwing because of Marvel's (most likely) patent on that. But I mean, Nightwing got his from Superman, and it isn't really affiliated with the terms "robin" or "bat" at all. Maybe Tim should get his froo........oh god... as I was typing I just realized that Nightwing was a character from Superman's old storyline in the past, could Tim take a name from another prior superhero? Maybe... oh idk Nite Owl? DCU Watchmen tie in BOOM! Also, I still think Tim was taken by Ozymandias.

[Korath]

I've never considered it until now, but Red Robin, or ANY 2-part name for a superhero (or basically 3 syllable), sounds immeasurably tacky when said out loud. Hearing another character call him Red Robin instead of Tim makes me weary a little. - he can't really be Redwing because of Marvel's (most likely) patent on that. But I mean, Nightwing got his from Superman, and it isn't really affiliated with the terms "robin" or "bat" at all. Maybe Tim should get his froo........oh god... as I was typing I just realized that Nightwing was a character from Superman's old storyline in the past, could Tim take a name from another prior superhero? Maybe... oh idk Nite Owl? DCU Watchmen tie in BOOM! Also, I still think Tim was taken by Ozymandias.

Wouldn't the Owl theme be at odds with the Batfamily ? I mean, the Court of Owls is an enemy of Batman. Then again, it could be interesting to have Tim taking a Watchmen's nickname, and having a "good owl" against the evil ones.

[MajorHoy]

Could just go with "Thrasher" to stay with the bird theme.

[Lady Nightwing]

Chicken Nuggets It's in keeping with the bird and fast food theme.

[RedKnight00]

Wouldn't the Owl theme be at odds with the Batfamily ? I mean, the Court of Owls is an enemy of Batman. Then again, it could be interesting to have Tim taking a Watchmen's nickname, and having a "good owl" against the evil ones.

Considering Tim is currently being held by Oz, it would be very fitting if picked the name (or maybe even a little help from Nite Owl II) during the next arcs of Rebirth.

[millernumber1]

So from what I've seen, lots of people don't like Tim Drake's name as 'Red Robin'.
I've heard his name should be "Redwing" or just "Robin". What other names would suit him?

Best Robin (Except that I think Steph was best, but I'm weird).

[Atlanta96]

He'd have to change his costume right away, which I'd miss. But yeah, making him the new Nite Owl would probably do wonders for his character. Then again it would probably give Alan Moore a heart attack, so there's a downside

I could imagine Tim teaming up with Daniel during the Rebirth storyline, since the 2 are kind of similar. And then taking the name to honor his legacy.

[RedQueen]

Drumstick.

But for real yeah having robin in his codename doesn't feel like an codename he could transition into adulthood with like Nightwing or red hood. Maybe like Red Knight or something that maintains the "red" part since that would make the association with him and the new codename easier.

[Atlanta96]

Ok, now I have an urge to see fan art of Tim as the new Nite Owl. I wish I could draw

[scary harpy]

Robin Red is probably the best we can hope for.

At least, it's not a burger chain.

[Alan2099]

If Batman is just going to be all dark knight all the time, let Tim be The Caped Crusader (or just Caped Crusader without the "the") and of course his friends can just call him "Cape."