Find out how Shrek came about and what the meaning is, the name of the ogre that stars in the animation of the same name released by DreamWorks in 2001
Used to identify something or someone, the name is one of the first pieces of information we ask when we are meeting a person. So much so that, in “Shrek” (2001), when the paths of Donkey and Shrek are intertwined, the chatty animal soon questions the protagonist about his name, which he reveals to be the same name that gives the plot its title.
What does Shrek mean?
According to Superinteressante magazine, the word “Shrek” is derived from the German “Schreck”, which means “fear” or “scare”. Therefore, it is possible that the name was chosen to represent the feelings and actions that the ogre causes when seen by other creatures due to its appearance.
The Legion of Heroes portal also states that the name of the one who saw his peace in the swamp taken away when he saw the place being invaded by creatures from fairy tales, also has roots in the Jewish language Yiddish, where “shreklekh” means horrible or terrible.
It’s worth mentioning that in 2018, user @hamptont2010 on Reddit shared a theory that suggested that Shrek invented the name when he was questioned by Donkey. This is because it takes him a while to respond, which could mean that they were thinking about how to define the way they would be identified by the person who would become their best friend.
According to the websiteADORCinema, the idea could be real for two reasons: Shrek lived alone, so he didn’t need to use a name, in addition, due to the meaning of the ogre’s name, he may have chosen “Shrek” because it was something he always He listened when someone saw him, so he would have come to believe that that could be his real name.
Still, there is another possibility: Shrek may have thought of the answer, because “it had simply been so long since anyone asked him that he had forgotten”, as the internet user himself states on the social network. None of the ideas were commented on by DreamWorks, the animation studio responsible for production.
More about Shrek
Released in 2001, “Shrek” follows the saga of an ogre who decides to risk his own life to save a princess trapped at the top of a tower guarded by a huge dragon. He accepts the mission on the condition that the swamp he lives in is free of fairytale creatures, but along the way, he ends up making great friends and discovering true love.
The plot was directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jensonand is an adaptation of the book of the same name written by William Steig and released in 1990, becoming a huge success with audiences and critics alike, as, by satirizing classic stories featuring fantastic characters, it became the first animated feature film to secure a “Best Animated Feature” statuette at the Oscars, taking the award in the year the category was created, in 2002.
With the acclaim, it is clear that new stories appeared in theaters! The franchise already has four films and a fifth in production, which should be released on July 1, 2026 in the United States; see the preview:
Who are the confirmed cast members for ‘Shrek 5’?
Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Mike Myers as Shrek and Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona.
Who will be the director of ‘Shrek 5’?
Walt Dohrn, with Chris Meledandri co-directing.
When will ‘Shrek 5’ be released in the United States?
The film will be released in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2026.
Source: Recreio
