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I haven't done this in a while, so here are more meanings of my characters' names (at betwixt_rpg and euphorialane - emphasis in italics).

Johnathan Troy
Johnathan: Hebrew origin, variant of 'Jonathan.' "Gift of God." The son of King Saul, Jonathan was noted for his manliness, generosity, and unselfishness. He saved David's life when Saul would have killed him. My ex-boyfriend's spelled his name this way, so I immediately was drawn to this character. I've also always loved the story of David and Jonathan in the Bible as well, so he was made as a very good friend to Joel Cresswell in the game.
Troy: Of Irish and Gaelic origin. "Descendant of the footsoldier." It was a surname given to those who migrated to England from the French city of Troyes after the Norman conquest of 1066. As a given name, Troy may derive from the ancient Greek city where the Trojan wars were fought. (link)

Justin Finch-Fletchley
Justin: Latin origin, derived from 'Justinus,' which is from 'Justus.' "Just, upright, and righteous." Saint Justin (second century) was a Greek philosopher who wrote of the moral values of Christianity. He was later beheaded in Rome.
Finch: English origin. The bird itself is a small songbird with a short stout bill adapted for crushing seeds (link). In the Middle Ages this bird had a reputation for stupidity. It may perhaps also in part represent a metonymic occupational name for someone who caught finches and sold them as songsters or for the cooking pot. The surname is found in all parts of Britain but is most common in Lancashire. (link) The term "finch" is slang for "to swindle a simpleton". (link)
Fletchley: Origin unknown. Means "field of arrow-heads" or "maker of arrows."

There's a very interesting description of Justin here, which is quoted below:

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Who: Justin Finch-Fletchley, Victoria Frobisher (for euphorialane)
Where: In the Magic Bean, during morning rush hour.
When: Sometime in the late summer/early fall, 2003. Justin's still living in his crappy flat.
What: Justin's landlady dies, leaving him desperate for a place to live. Vicki sympathizes.
Rating: G.

( She cleared her throat and composed her features. 'I'd hate to see you leave, Justin' )

Who: Justin Finch-Fletchley, Victoria Frobisher
Where: In the Magic Bean, during morning rush hour.
When: Sometime in the late summer/early fall, 2003. Justin's still living in his crappy flat.
What: Justin flirts and Vicki gets jealous! They even manage to express their interest in each other.
Rating: G.

( It's really just a shame they don't have curry here. If you can make a good curry, you might be my perfect man. )

Who: Justin Finch-Fletchley, Victoria Frobisher
Where: Out on Euphoria Lane, late at night.
When: Sometime in the late summer/early fall, 2003. Justin's still living in his crappy flat.
What: Justin bumps into Vicki on the street. Also? Justin's still a dork.
Rating: G.

( And I for one am incredibly glad you like coffee. It makes my life just that much better )

Who: Justin Finch-Fletchley, Victoria Frobisher
Where: Magic Bean
When: Sometime in the late summer/early fall, 2003. Justin's still living in his crappy flat.
What: Justin finally starts a conversation after months of just smiles. Also? Justin's a dork.
Rating: G for ridiculous cuteness.

( Guess you're always busy hiding behind that coffee machine )