Downtown (The Sims 2)/Onomatology

This is the onomatology page for Downtown, the neighborhood from The Sims 2: Nightlife.

Sims

Tricou family

• Jon Smith: Jon means "God has given", while Smith means "to smite/strike".
• Jennicor: Unknown. Possibly derived from Jenicor, a character from the Dragaera series.
• Jennail: Unknown.
• Nylissit: Unknown. Likely derived from a character from Dragaera.
• Kvornan: Derived from Cvorunn, a fictional Serioli word from Dragaera which means "time of melting snows".
• Kiernan: An Irish name which means "lord, master".
• Fricorith: A fictional North-Western word from Dragaera, which means "nearly the end of winter".
• Gvaudoin: Unknown.

Teens

• Orion: A Greek name which means "heaven's light".
• Tiave: Unknown.
• Loren: A Latin name which means "laurel".
• Patrick: Derived from patricius, a Latin name which means nobleman, patrician".
• Swan: An occupational name from Middle English derived from swon(e), northern Middle English swan(e) 'swineherd; peasant; male servant' (Old English swān).
• Kestrel: Derived from cressele, an Old French word which means "rattle".

Neengia family

• Rainelle: Originates from Latin, meaning "Queen".

Places

Street Names

• Mendoza Lane: Mendoza is a common Spanish surname and place name. The Portuguese version is Mendonça.
• King Street:
• Greaves Avenue: A greave is a piece of armor used to protect the shin.
• Custer Boulevard:

Community Lots

• Bernard’s Botanical Dining:
• Cold Issue Clothing:
• Comandgo Emporium:
• Crypt O’ Night Club:
• Deh’Javu Modern Art Museum:
• FM:
• Fresh Rush Grocery:
• Go Here Sunshine Park:
• Gothier Green Lawns:
• Hans' Trap Door Corp:
• Londoste:
• Lost in Love Hedge Maze:
• Lucky Shack Cards and Drink:
• LuLu Lounge:
• Maple Springs Pool and Spa:
• Midnight Flows:
• One-Twenty-Five Café:
• Oresha Family Dining:
• P.U.R.E.: Acronym for "Party Until Really Early"
• Red’s Famous ‘50s Diner:
• Rodney's Hideout:
• Sim Center North:
• Sim Center South:
• SimBowl Lanes:
• Similar Sights Sculpture Park:
• Sims Gone Wired:
• Speedy's Fast Lanes Bowling and Eats:
• Sugar Cube Bowling:
• The Corner Shoppes:
• The Hub: