Miles is a Germanic name which may mean "peaceful", and a Latin name which may mean "soldier". It is also a measure of distance. The meaning of "soldier" may be a reference to his offensive abilities, poison touch and combustive orbing. His middle name, Blake, is English and means either "black" or "bright". The surname Sanchez means "sons of Sancho" and "saints", while Hawkins means "a hawker" or "a person who looks like a hawk". Parkman refers to a park-keeper or someone who works at or owns a park.