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Victor Frankenstein created the being in the novel by Mary Shelley (or Mary Wollstoncraft as she was at the time), which she commenced to write in response to a challenge by Lord Byron on a wet holiday in Germany.
It is believed that Mary got the name Frankenstein from a nearby castle, Burg Frankenstein, which was actually occupied at one time by a real "mad scientist" , Johann Dippel, who might have provided Mary with her inspiration.
Franken is the German word for Franconia, an area of southern Germany and stein the German word for stone.
It is said that Dr. Frankenstein made a moster of body parts and organs from dead people.
some HAVE SUGGESTED THAT Dr. Frankenstein'S CHARACTER NAME WAS INSPIRED BY Benjamin Franklin EXPERIMENT WITH KITES & LIGHTING.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoActually it didn't originate from anywhere. It was a book written by Mary Shelly in 1816. She and a bunch of friends (who were male by the way) were stuck indoors due to a storm so they all decided to write a scary story to pass the time. And when she told hers well they were scared all right. In actuality the monster isn't named Frakenstein, it was created by a Dr.Frankenstein in the book so people started calling the monster Frakenstein to make it easier to refer to.
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∙ 14y agoJust to clarify: In the original book by Mary Shelley, Frankenstein is the name of the scientist who created the creature, not the creature.
The creature was never given a name in the book as Frankenstein rejected his creation as 'evil' before having the chance to name it.
Having said that, Frankenstein refers to his creation as a monster and a daemon commonly throughout the book.
So, back to the original question: 'Who named Frankenstein?'
It does not specify, but his surname 'Frankenstein' would be inherited from his parents. (His first name, I believe is Victor.)
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∙ 13y agoThe idea and it usually goes Amuck or Amok- of artificial, or even re-animated life is an old one in fiction. it can be argued that the seemingly harmless Pinocchio (literally wooden eye) is a take-off on Frankenstein)- the Golem of the Medieval Rabbinical culture is probably the first- and he gave rise to the idea of Robots also. It is not often realized that a harmless Kiddy cartoon had macabre roots.
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∙ 11y agoFrankenstein is victors last named .victor is the creator ,the monster didn't have any name
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∙ 11y agoVictor Frankenstein created him out of parts of dead bodies.
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What was Dr Frankenstein's first name in the 1931 classic Movie Frankenstein?
He never named the monster in the 1931 movie, the book, or in any other movies. He is always referred to as "the creature."
Who was frankensteins helper?
In the original novel and in the first films, it was Fritz. Only in Son of Frankenstein was their a character named Ygor, and it was in Young Frankenstein that the spelling Igor (Eye-gor) came into being.
Where does the creature take up long term refuge Frankenstein?
A small hovel in a snow bank in a village next to a house. Also later in a Cave. Also I have to point out that the Monster is not named Frankenstein, that is the last name of his creator.
What nicknames does Jeff Frankenstein go by?
Jeff Frankenstein's birth name is Jeffery Ryan Frankenstein.
What is some words that can describe Frankenstein's monster?
Frankenstein Jr (Frankenstein Junior) will be a good name as the creator of the Monster was Frankenstein.
What is the name of Frankenstein?
Frankenstein's bride is named Elizabeth.
What was frankensteins brother called?
Victor's brothers' names were William and Ernest Frankenstein.
Are there any US cities named Frankenstein?
Frandenstein, Missouri
Where was she when she wrote Frankenstein?
Shelley was in the home of a poet named Lord Byron in Switzerland. She was sitting by the fireplace writing Frankenstein in June 1816.
Where was Shelley when she wrote Frankenstein?
Shelley was in the home of a poet named Lord Byron in Switzerland. She was sitting by the fireplace writing Frankenstein in June 1816.
What was Dr Frankenstein's first name in the 1931 classic Movie Frankenstein?
He never named the monster in the 1931 movie, the book, or in any other movies. He is always referred to as "the creature."
How is Humphry Davy - the elements of chemical philosophy - linked to Frankenstein?
her mother also named mary found it, it is about the scientific background of frankenstein. I think i may be related to mary so yeah ;)
Who was frankensteins helper?
In the original novel and in the first films, it was Fritz. Only in Son of Frankenstein was their a character named Ygor, and it was in Young Frankenstein that the spelling Igor (Eye-gor) came into being.
Did Albert Pujols have a mom?
No, he was created in a lab by a doctor named Frankenstein. Of course, Pujols had a mother, everyone does.
Where does the creature take up long term refuge Frankenstein?
A small hovel in a snow bank in a village next to a house. Also later in a Cave. Also I have to point out that the Monster is not named Frankenstein, that is the last name of his creator.
What are a few nicknames for a dirt bike?
i have a 99 kx250 it was destroyed when i got it and i brought it back to life so i named it Frankenstein :)
What are the different year of Frankenstein's movies?
There have been several adaptations of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein" in film, dating back to the early 20th century. Some notable film versions include the 1931 film "Frankenstein" starring Boris Karloff, the 1994 film "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" directed by Kenneth Branagh, and more recent adaptations like "Victor Frankenstein" in 2015.
