I actually meant the character is the embodiment of feminine strength, not the name. But one could make a case that the word "buff" means fit or strong. In fact, Willow makes a pun on this in one episode ("Aren't you naturally buff, Buff?")
I don't think I see the connection between Buffy St. Marie and the character of Buffy. One is a Native Canadian folk musician and political activist who came of age in the 60s; the other is a 90s valley girl, from a time and place where consumerism and shallowness reigned supreme. It seems pretty unlikely that Joss would want to identify Buffy as a product of the 60s anti-war, anti-racism, anti-povery movement. (Unless he really did want to draw attention to the heroic aspects of her character.)
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Date: 2009-01-30 02:39 pm (UTC)I don't think I see the connection between Buffy St. Marie and the character of Buffy. One is a Native Canadian folk musician and political activist who came of age in the 60s; the other is a 90s valley girl, from a time and place where consumerism and shallowness reigned supreme. It seems pretty unlikely that Joss would want to identify Buffy as a product of the 60s anti-war, anti-racism, anti-povery movement. (Unless he really did want to draw attention to the heroic aspects of her character.)