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eddy
n.

1. A current, as of water or air, moving contrary to the direction of the main current, especially in a circular motion.

2. A drift or tendency that is counter to or separate from a main current, as of opinion, tradition, or history.

I need to try to remember this one for the next time I read a book or watch a movie with a character named "Eddy." Authors do tend to pick the names carefully. It could be fun to try to see why Eddie is who he is.