Quote Originally Posted by Karellen View Post
This one is probably the most substantial example that you’ve given. That being said, it doesn’t point to anything beyond Squall possibly having heard the name Edea before. Foreshadowing of the orphanage scene would have required at least a subtle clue as to their being a link between the protagonists. Squall’s musing over Edea’s name doesn’t imply this in the slightest.
My guess is that he was reminded of the orphanage at that point. The GFs don't totally wipe people's memories, if they did, the group wouldn't be able to remember everything during the basketball scene. They just seem to sever the connections that allow you to recall things on your own. A reminder of the past, such as someone telling you things that happened, or a mentioned of a name from that time, would stir up the memories. Edea's name probably rang a bell in Squall's head, just not enough for him to actually remember where he heard it before.