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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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I have been doing research on names and their meanings for use in a writing project that I am currently working on. I was amazed at the beauty and diversity of the names that can be found in books and on the web ... and sometimes their meanings are pretty neat, too. Some of the more beautiful/unusual monnikers I've run across: Male: Aidan(Celtic) : fire Brandeis(German) : dweller on a burned clearing Caedmon(Celtic) : wise warrior Deverell(Welsh) : from the riverbank Eadan(Celtic) : zealous, fiery Faxon(German) : long hair Glynis(Celtic) : a narrow valley Hauk(Scandinavian) : hawk Ivo(German) : archer Jaeger(German) : hunter Keir(Celtic) : dark Laird(Scottish) : wealthy landowner Murdoch(Scottish) : sea protector Nils(Scandinavian) : champion Odolf(German) : prosperous wolf Rhys(Welsh) : rash, ardent Skule(Scandinavian) : hidden Tavish(Scottish) : a twin Valborg(Scandinavian) : mighty mountain Wynn(Welsh) : light complexion Female: Aisling(Irish) : inspiration, dream Birkita(Celtic) : strength Catriona(Celtic) : pure Dilys(Welsh) : genuine Eira(Welsh) : snow Fionulla(Celtic) : fine Galena(Celtic) : calm Haldis(German) : stone spirit Kyna(Celtic) : wise Laila(Scandinavian) : night Magan(German) : power Nixie(German) : water sprite Orla(Celtic) : golden woman Rane(Scandinavian) : clean, pure Saffi(Scandinavian) : wisdom Thora(Scandinavian) : thunder Ula(Celtic) : sea jewel Vanora(Scottish) : a white wave As you can see, I have thus far limited my search to only a few backgrounds due to the sheer number of names I must peruse ... so I need YOUR help! What is your favorite unusual name ... and, if you know it, what is its national origin and meaning? Help me out here folks!  Linda [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 06-01-2001).] |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
^#@*%^(&^ cookies!!!!  Well, the computer decided that I was actually "Michael," so who am I, a mere mortal, to argue ...?  Anyway, Michael IS helping with this project, and I am simply to lazy to fix the computer's oopsie. Deal with it! Linda |
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bslicker 
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Real first name Bernard (German) ~ Bold as a Bear A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. Bernie Slicker [This message has been edited by bslicker (edited 06-01-2001).] |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
er... now I MAY look REALLY egocentric here heh... BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT... erm Kamla - 'beautiful lotus blossom' from India But I genuinely like my name!!!!! Hmmm...what else... Sacha (f) - 'defender of mankind' from Russia Hedda (f) - 'battle' from Scandanavia Irian (f) - don't know what it means nor where it's from Abida (f) - 'she who worships' Arabic Mar (m) - 'lord' Aramaic oh and Severn - all I know is that it's a river in England...plus Syria...name of the country... I knew a Catriona once...  K[This message has been edited by Severn (edited 06-01-2001).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Well, I don't know if this is considered beautiful...I'm sure some over-anesthestized mother did, but while working for the state and filing the myriad backlogs of files I came across this beauty: Luscious Pea---I kid you not--and then there was THIS classic that I also filed away with giggles, altho I will only divulge the first name--URETHRA-- ROFL... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Linda, for years I've been trying to figure out what my name could possibly mean.... you have my blessings if you can figure out what my made-up name means [yup, I gave my Mom heartburn so she got even with me for the rest of my life...] if you can figure out what Karilea is supposed to symbolize, big hugs are waiting! right now...."state of confusion" comes to mind.... |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
That would be my SCA name: Eoin Algernon de Braose. Eoin: Norman French for John (c. 1200) Algernon: Norman French for whiskered, but sometimes used to tease a smooth faced man. (c. 1200) Braose: river in Normandy, also known as Bruce. (reputably where Robert the Bruce's family originated from) Then there's my mundane favorite: Alastair, one of my middle names, and Scottish for Alexander, defender of men. Alicat |
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Spice Senior Member
since 2001-04-13
Posts 1266Resting in my cardboard box. |
My name ( And every other girl's name from here to mars) is Jessica- which means wealthy. *I* think it should mean perfection. Kidding.But a name I find to be interesting and different is the name Zoe (Meaning life.) I love it. It's absolutey unique and full of energy. I have a cousin whos name is Jacqueline. I always thought that was an interesting name too... I was always jealous of it. haha. Jacqueline means "To protect." |
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Dopey Dope
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Member Patricius
since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
I like Xander Giovanni (italian) Fife |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
Sunshine: I've been looking for your name and thus far have come up nil as far as the name in its entirety, but here are a few possible building blocks: Karis (Greek) : grace Karida (Arabic) : untouched, virginal Kamilia (Slavic) : sweet flower Sakari (American Indian) : sweet (OK, so the last one is a bit off, but I thought it was cool ...) + Leah (Hebrew) : weary Maleah (Unknown) : beautiful young woman/unique little girl Elia (Hebrew) : Jehovah is God Lia (Hebrew) : dependence A web search on your name reveals that you share your name with 1)a purebred German Shepherd: http://www.angelfire.com/wi/gsdpedigrees/blacklistml.html 2) A PTA member in Benton County, Arkansas: http://www.bentonville.k12.ar.us/OHMS/OHMS%20Newsletter/JANNEWSLETTER.htm 3) A former ninth-grade (now sophomore) honor student in Lansing, New York: http://people2.clarityconnect.com/webpages6/lansingnews/G-honors.html 4) ... and you, or someone very much like you, heads the Salina Legal Professionals organization : http://www.klpi.org/Salina/index.html ... other than that, I've got bupkus. I'll keep looking though! Linda [This message has been edited by Poet deVine (edited 06-02-2001).] |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Looks like we may have marked some of the same web pages for names there... LOL I LOVE Aidan. It struck me the first time I saw it and I've already began working HER into a story. LOL Other names that have caught my fancy, sans definition, though most are of Irish decent:
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Oh, and K... yes, bash my ego... ahem. C |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
my mother's name is Wyona (sounds like 'why-own-ah) I think it's some type of Indian...have no clue...Grandma heard it once and liked it..so..mom got it I like my name..... Susan ( yeah I know that it is VERY common...) it means Lilly of the Valley...that is pretty to me.... a favorite male name is Roy a favorite female name is Kelsey yep...basically...I'm no help LOL |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Oh come now C we all know I'm totally in love with myself don't we??? K |
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Ladycat
since 1999-07-05
Posts 782At the edge and a doorway,TX |
How about my name? Traditional West Indian name and if you don't know anything about the West Indies other than Jamica then don't hesistate to ask me more about it. Vynette was the name of a popular dancer from Trinidad that hit it big in NY. There are several variations to that name, but there is noone with the same spelling as me, atleast to my knowledge. Maiyia-Hindi-divine creative force in everything This name they say was also the name of a famous prime minster of education in the West Indies, but I'm not sure how that could be true. No more information was found on that. Anastasia-Greek-Resurrection This name has been passed down from my mother's side of the family for the last 10 years. It is always the second middle name. It's seems rather funny especially when you are talking to ppl who believe in past lives. Some of my other favorites are: Meda-American Indian-priestess Morna-Celtic-Affection, Beloved Addison-English-Son of Adam (reminds me of how made me remember his last name) Wyatt-French-Water Oh and just for Alicat. Alexander-Greek-helper and defender of mankind (this is my all time favorite name that has followed me around forever and this was the name that I was going to give my son originally) Rhiannon- to my knowledge is the name of a Goddess. I hope that you could find more information on my first name. It is rather important to me. Woooo.. I better step back and give others a chance now too. I hope that this helped you some. Live in my world just once and you'll find yourself enraptured. [This message has been edited by Ladycat (edited 06-02-2001).] |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh Oh, I am agreeing with Christopher here.. I have always loved the name Taryn, have only known one person with the name. And Rhiannon, one of my other faves. Thalia another Greek name, and of course Alexandra/Alexander/(my name is a derivative) Helper of mankind..how can you go wrong with that one... |
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