Angel - A famous landmark which the 21 service passes.
Blaydon Racers - Commemorates the annual race meeting held at Stella Haughs, just to the west of Blaydon, near to the route of the 49 service.
Citylink - The 58 service offers links from various locations to the city of Newcastle.
Coaster - Links are provided from various locations to the coast.
Cobalt Clipper - Links are provided from various locations to Cobalt.
Cobalt Connect - Links are provided from various locations to Cobalt.
Connections4 - You can use this service to 'connect' to various services at various 'hubs'.
Crusader - Historical context, ie 1936 Jarrow Crusades.
Drifter - The service 'drifts' by the Seaham coast.
East Durham - Local services in East Durham.
Fab Fifty Seven - Route number.
Fab Fifty Six - Route number.
Fast Cats - Various stories about the meaning of this one - not sure which is true...
Great Park & Ride - Speaks for itself...
The Highwayman - Think the 97 service actually passes a pub or restaurant with this name, but not sure of any other meaning...?
Lambton Worm - Historical context
Lime - Historical context
Nexus - Services secured by Nexus.
North Tyne Links - Services which fall under this brand provide links on North Tyneside.
The Orbit - Two circular routes around Gateshead.
Prince Bishops - Links to Durham, a section of the route.
Pronto - The word 'pronto' means quick, linking to the express nature of the route, and the Italian theme could link to the Latin origin of the word 'pronto'?
QuayLink - Links to Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside
Red Arrows - Express (fast) service.
Saltwell Park - Key point of the 53/54 route.
TEN - Route number.
Diamond - Historical context.
Loop - Circular routes around Gateshead.
The OK Way - Historical context.
Red Kite - The Red Kite Trail (Derwent Walk Railway Path) on the route of the 45/46.
The Waggonway - Historical context and links to Beamish Museum
Toon Link - Links to 'The Toon', ie Newcastle.
Tyne Tees Xpress - Express service from Tyneside to Teesside.
Tynedale Links - Local links on the Tyne Valley.
Tynedalexpress - Express service on the Tyne Valley.
Venture - Historical context(?)
Wear Tees Xpress - Express service from Wearside to Teesside.
Whey Aye Five 0 - Links to a similarly named TV series, building on the well-known North East phrase 'Whey Aye'.
X66 - Route number.


So the fair majority have a meaning...