Oda could be hinting at Shanks' twin name

This article contains spoilers from One Piece's Elbaf Arc.

Summary

• Shanks and his twin may have similarities other than looks, hinting at a name connection.

• Shanks' brother's name could have been noble and related to him being a holy knight, possibly a lance.

• Other possible names for Shanks' twin include Falcon and Saber, related to the weapon theme.

One Piece The Elbaf arc is well and truly underway and has already introduced fans to quite a few exciting plot points. Quite easily, the most intriguing plot point in this story surrounds Shanks' twin, who recently appeared in a castle in the village of Elbaf. Things are going to be incredibly exciting going forward and readers absolutely cannot wait to see how the story will take a turn.

Most of all, fans want to know more information about Shanks' doppelgänger and the whole story surrounding this character. Although Oda hasn't revealed anything about him yet, his name can already be guessed based on a common theme seen among the members of the Figarland family.

Similarities between Shanks and his twin

• Shanks and his doppelgänger may not only be similar in appearance

• Garling might have named them similarly

Shanks' twin is undoubtedly related to a character that fans have known since the first chapter of the series. Shanks' doppelgänger was first introduced in the One Piece chapter 907, and from that moment on, fans knew this man was going to rock the world. Of course, fans at the time assumed that this character was Shanks and that he was working with the government in some form or another. Many believed that Shanks was a traitor, while others believed that this was a demonstration of his Heavenly Dragon lineage. Regardless, it turned out that the man wasn't Shanks at all, which made the whole idea of ​​Shanks and his twin even more exciting.

I want to talk about one pirate! – Shanks' double

It was at this point that fans began to note the similarities between Shanks and his twin. In appearance, they are completely identical, brother Shanks is missing the scar on his face. The two also appear to be identical twins. It is increasingly likely that they were born at the same time. It would also lead one to believe that Shanks' brother and Shanks himself have a name that complements the other. Sure, Shanks' name is pretty interesting, but whatever his brother's name is, it's likely to sound like Shanks.

This makes sense because usually when twins are born, they are named at the same time, with one name complementing the other. Basically, this means that if Shanks got his own name, it's very likely that his brother got a name that complements his own, and that definitely means that fans will be able to guess a person's name just by studying the nature of the shin.

Why is it important to be a holy knight

Oda could include the position in his name

While it's possible to study Shanks' twin and figure out his name just by looking at the similarities between him and his brother, they have to be more than that. One of the most important factors here is that Shanks' brother is a member of the Holy Knights. Oda would really like to push the fact that he is a Holy Knight and make his name quite noble. He is highly ranked among the Heavenly Dragons and is the successor of the Figarland family after Garling. Essentially, this means that this character's name will be quite similar to the Sky Dragons.

Our real battle begins once the Holy Knights make their move! – A dragon

Until now, the Sky Dragons of the One Piece world have had very fancy names as seen throughout the series, such as Mösgard, Garling, and Nusjura, among others. But for a member of the Holy Knight, who happens to be very powerful but of royal blood, the name has to fit in a certain way. This simply means that Shanks' twin's name could be a reference to him being a knight fighting on the side of the celestial dragons.

Also, this name also has to sound like Shanks, which doesn't leave many options. Narrowing it down, perhaps the most likely name for Shanks' brother would be Lance.

This is based on the idea that the name Shanks could potentially be derived from a weapon or sharp instrument used to cause harm. It can also be considered part of a larger weapon, such as a spear. Similarly, fans may conclude that Shanks' brother will be named similarly. If Shanks was named after a weapon, it's very likely that his brother was too.

Then you have to pay attention to the fact that he is a knight, and usually knights have a certain outfit. Knights wield swords, shields and, in many cases, spears. It is highly unlikely that Shanks' brother's name would be Sword. But Lance makes for an intriguing name, and it also fits the theme of him being a member of the Holy Knight, yet being named after a weapon that also complements his brother Shanks. This is undoubtedly the best guess that can be made at this point in time, and eventually the Shanks brother's name will be known to fans.

A possible name for Shanks' doppelgänger

Lance or Saber can be a name

Lance is undoubtedly a very popular name idea for Shanks' twin. But of course, this is not the only idea that stands out. Another interesting idea for Shanks' twin name could be none other than Falchion. Although uncommon, this name would add a unique twist to his name, while still maintaining the theme of weapons while making sure that the fact that he is a member of the Holy Order of Knighthood is also emphasized here.

Like Falchion, another intriguing name for Shanks' twin could potentially be Saber. Although not common, Saber is also a name, and as fans know, Garling Figarland, Shanks, and even his twin brother have owned Saber. Perhaps Oda will take this theme one step further in the Elbaf arc and reveal to fans that Shanks' brother's name is actually Saber. It would also ensure that their names start with S and give their stories an extra unique touch. After all, fans don't know his exact name at this point, but the hint that Oda dropped seems to indicate that Shanks' brother has a name worthy of a knight, and at the same time, a warrior as well.

Hopefully, fans will soon learn some interesting information about Shanks' brother and his name will be known as well. The arrival of the Holy Knights on Elbaf is incredibly exciting and fans can't wait to see what they have to offer.

One Piece is available to read through Viz Media. Fans can read the series officially and for free on Shonen Jump and Manga Plus. The next One Piece chapter, One Piece 1135, is scheduled for release on January 3, 2024.