Should we give the moon a "real name" (and what should we call it?)

[Gaylenwoof]

There are 146 moons in our solar system, and most of them have cool names. But Earth's moon is just "the moon" - it doesn't really have a name. This article suggests that we should give the moon a name. I like that idea. But what should we call it? Perhaps there should be an international contest, with a coalition of Astronomy organizations picking the winner (or, instead, should we do it by popular vote?). In any case, I'd like to hear some suggestions for a name other than "the moon".

[Javacoffee]

Moon is good enough for me.

[SVTLightning]

Carl

[MTQ3000]

Moon Unit Zappa

Sounds damn cool.

Moon Zappa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mick

[Gaylenwoof]

Originally Posted by Javacoffee

Moon is good enough for me.

Too boring. Maybe something a bit Monty-Python-esq like "Buttus Exhibitionus." (Just kidding...and rather obscure, I have admit.)

[Fifty Seven]

I thought Luna was the moon's name.

[TheWiseWino]

The name is The Moon and it is our moon! The only reason other moons have names is because they needed to be distinguished from The Moon.

[blktoptrvl]

"The Moon's" name is Luna, given to it by the ancient romans in honor of the goddess Luna.

[apexgds]

Not a current event. Try here: http://www.city-data.com/forum/space/

[jim9251]

Zaphod Beeblebrox