Moaning Myrtle has a classic British name behind her ghostly ways!
As most diehard HARRY POTTER fans already know, JK Rowling has extensive histories on all the characters from the series. After now and then, she graces us with a new tidbit of fresh information. Today, it’s about Moaning Myrtle!
A fan asked exactly what Moaning Myrtle’s real name was before she died, returned as a ghost, and earned her infamous title. Thankfully, Rowling had the answer handy and was ready to go!
.@HotmHayles @lankytwat Moaning Myrtle's full name was Myrtle Elizabeth Warren.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 11, 2015
Rowling was quick to note that the name has nothing to do with the American politician. Myrtle’s surname has always been “Warren” and she chose the middle name “Elizabeth” because it’s a classic and fairly common British name.
Nothing to do with the United States Elizabeth Warren I hasten to add! 'Elizabeth' is just one of those classic British middle names.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 11, 2015
.@pableshiff @HotmHayles @lankytwat I'm laughing here… I already knew her surname was 'Warren' but I just thought 1/2
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 11, 2015
.@pableshiff @HotmHayles @lankytwat 'What's a good middle name of the period?' Then, the moment I'd committed myself, I thought: uh oh 🙂
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 11, 2015
Though the series ended long ago, we always love getting these bits and pieces of background for each character! It adds to our overall knowledge of the story and the players within without ever taking away the magic.