 The source of the name "Scaramanga" originates in the name of a man  that James Bond creator Ian Fleming (I) (qv) knew called Pandia  Scaramanga. He had met him and stayed at his house on the island of  Hydra in the Greek isles. Reportedly, Fleming sought permission from  him to use his surname, indicating that he would be James Bonds  adversary in "The Man With The Golden Gun". The real Scaramanga  apparently responded: "I certainly do not mind you using my name but  please do not to kill me."