International book versions & character names

[slytherin_jenn]

No: HPFGUIDX 81777

I just finished the Philosopher's Stone in Russian and I noticed that 
some of the names were different. For example Snape was Snegg (and 
Rogue in the French version). I wonder what the reason is behind the 
name changes because I know that Rowling puts meanings in the names; 
Snape is a small town in England; Snegg could be roughly translated 
as snow (but not really)?? and rogue is an adjective - proud, 
arrogant, disagreeable or superb and it's an egg dish with fish. :P
I'm getting the Italian version next week and it'll be interesting if 
they change anything.

slytherin jenn

-and you know that notion just crossed my mind.....Jerry Garcia