And yes, there are more 'normal' names like Hester, Tom, Thaddeus, Katherine and Anna. Furthermore, the Lost Boys almost exclusively get named phenomena related to aquatic life, water, or fish, like Gargle, Remora and Fishcake. Also, Reeve admits to naming a handful of the characters in Mortal Engines after towns and locations around his home, hence names like Chudleigh and Miss Plym. Notably, names like Windolene and Napster.