Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, we’ll be taking a look at some of the etymologies and sources for names throughout all of Azeroth and beyond. These names and their etymologies can include characters, players, places, and factions. A lot of early WoW’s geography and character design are the result of Chris Metzen, and it is fun for lore nerds to see what influences and references to other works Metzen and others have placed in the game. We’ve chosen 10 names from WoW in alphabetical order, so let's get ready to explore the history and meaning of each word.

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-The List-
Intro: (0:00)
Anduin: (0:15)
Argus: (2:37)
Azeroth: (4:00)
Azshara: (5:13)
C’thun: (6:24)
Draenor: (7:33)
Kalimdor: (8:24)
Lordareon: (8:50)
Sylvanas: (10:02)
Tauren: (11:18)

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