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Showing posts with label names. Show all posts
Name Decoder - TMI Special Edition
Last week I finished reading the City of Heavenly Fire, the last installment of The Mortal Instruments series and I still can't get over it. It was so angsty and sad and happy at the same time, it was dancing on my nerves all along. I'll never be the same... However, that's not what bugs me the most. It's that the series is over. It's gone and though there will be more (TDA, TWP, TLH) and I cannot wait to read them, it will not be the same and I have a hard time with letting go. (Proves it the few hundred fan-fitions I've read since last week.) Thus right now everything's revolving around TMI and CoHF in particular. And that's how I came up with this special TMI edition of Name Decoder. Some of the names have already been featured in the section, Clary's and Jace's and Raziel's so now I'll be concentrating on the less main characters whose names have not been mentioned yet. Hope you"ll like it!
Name Decoder - Demons' & Faes' Names And Everything that is Similar
meaning:
Roth is an English, German or Jewish name. There are seven different meanings broken down by origins:
- the spilling of blood from the warrior class of ancient Germanic Deutsch soldier
- ethnic name for an Anglo-Saxon, derived from rot (meaning "red" in pre-7th century), referencing red-haired people.
- topographical name, derived from rod (meaning "wood"), referencing a dweller in such a location.
- derivative from hroth (from the Proto-Germanic word for "fame"; related to hrod).
- locale name for 18th century Ashkenazi refugees to Germany.
- derivative from roe in the ancient Danish language to signify (of) a king.
- of the red colour of clay, as in pottery (Deutsch)
Meghan from The Iron King by Julie Kagawameaning: Meghan as a girl's name has the meaning "pearl" and is a variant of Margaret (Greek): a saint's name. Also a variant of Megan (Welsh): variant of Margaret (Greek) "pearl", based on the short form Meg.
Laurel from Wings by Aprilynne Pike
meaning: It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Laurel is "the bay, or laurel plant". Nature name related to Laura.
meaning: It is the short form of Gabrielle, or Gabriela, and is of Hebrew origin. The meaning of Gabrielle is "heroine of God"
Magnus Bane from The Mortal Instruments (and The Infernal Devices and Bane Chronicles) by Cassandra Claremeaning: Late Latin name meaning "great". It was borne by 7th-century saint who was a missionary in Germany. It became popular in Scandinavia after the time of the 11th-century Norwegian king Magnus I, who was said to have been named after Charlemagne, or Carolus Magnus in Latin. The name was borne by six subsequent kings of Norway as well as three kings of Sweden. It was imported to Scotland and Ireland during the Middle Ages.
Name Decoder - Angels' Names
meaning: A usually triangular topsail set above a square lower sail.
Raziel from The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Claremeaning: Raziel as a boy's name is of Aramaic origin, and the meaning of Raziel is "the Lord is my secret".
Daniel Grigori from Fallen by Lauren Katemeaning: From the Hebrew name meaning "God is my judge".
Christian Prescott from Unearthly by Cynthia Handmeaning: From the Medieval Latin name Christianus meaning "a Christian". In England it has been in use since the Middle Ages, during which time it was used by both males and females, but it did not become common until the 17th century.
Gabriel from Halo by Alexandra Adornettomeaning: From the Hebrew name meaning "strong man of God". Gabriel was one of the seven archangels in Hebrew tradition. This name has been used occasionally in England since the 12th century. It was not common in the English-speaking world until the end of the 20th century.
Name Decoder - Dystopian Heros/Heroins
Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collinsmeaning: Katniss Everdeen is the main character of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss is an edible aquatic plant belonging to the Sagittaria family and more commonly referred to as "duck potato" or "swan potato". Sagitarria means "of an arrow" and the plant species was likely named this due to the pointed shape of the leaves.
Magdalena "Lena" Ella Haloway-Tiddle from Delirium by Lauren Olivermeaning: From a title which meant "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala - a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Hebrew. She was cleaned of evil spirits by Jesus and then remained with him during his ministry, witnessing the crucifixion and the resurrection. She was a popular saint in the Middle Ages, and the name became common then. In England it is traditionally rendered Madeline, while Magdalene or Magdalen is the learned form.
Thomas from The Maze Runner by James Dashnermeaning:
Greek form of the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma') which meant "twin". In the New Testament this is the name of the apostle who initially doubts the resurrected Jesus. According to tradition he was martyred in India. Due to his renown, the name came into general use in the Christian world.
Linh Cinder from Cinder by Marissa Meyermeaning: The name Linh is originally from Vietnam and its meaning is spring. It is usually given to girls. There is no enough recorded information on the name and therefore is challenging to determine whether the name is popular.
Cassie Sullivan from The 5th Wave by Rick Yanceymeaning: It is of Greek origins. Its meaning is Purity; unheeded prophetess. In Homer's 'The Iliad' Cassandra's prediction of the fall of Troy was unheeded
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Name Decoder - Fathers
meaning: It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Charlie is "free man". Pet form of Charles, popular as an independent name.
meaning: It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Valentine is "strong, healthy". Variant of Valentinus, the name of more than 50 saints and three Roman emperors. Despite the popular Valentine's day, Saint Valentine himself has nothing to do with romantic love. Valentinus (VAL-en) is a short form.
meaning: It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Christopher is "bearing Christ". Popular among early Christians. The legend of Saint Christopher as the patron saint of travelers grew from the story of a giant who made his living carrying people across a river. According to the legend, one day he carried across a child whom he discovered was actually Christ. Revived in the 1940s by the popularity of A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh", whose human hero is called Christopher Robin.
Dr. Henry Jones Sr. from Indiana Jones by Rob MacGregormeaning: It is of Old German origin, and the meaning of Henry is "home ruler". Norman name that is a favored royal name (for eight kings) of England and France. Henri is a French form; Heinrich is German; Henryk is Polish.
Name Decoder - Villains
Meaning: It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Blake is "black; pale, white". Transferred use of the surname. Originally a nickname for someone with hair or skin that was either very dark (Old English "blaec") or very light (Old English "blac").
Name Decoder: Moms
meaning: The name Renee is from French origins. In French the meaning of the name Renee is reborn.
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meaning: It is of Irish and Latin origin, and the meaning of Molly is "star of the sea". Pet form of Mary. In use since the late Middle Ages. In the past, "moll" had meant a pro****e or a gangster's girlfriend, making the use of this name uncommon.
meaning: It is of English origin. Short form of Margaret (Greek) "pearl". Used as an independent name in the late 19th century. Popular now due to revival of interest in "old-fashioned" names.
meaning: Blythe as a girl's name (also used as boy's name), is pronounced bleeth. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Blythe is "blithe, cheerful, carefree". Modern coinage, though possibly linked to the transferred use of the surname from the word "blithe" during the Middle Ages.
meaning: It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Natalie is "birthday". Refers to the birthday of Christ, or Christmas. French form of Natalya. There was a fourth-century Saint Natalia. The "h" is silent in the French form Nathalie; some American variants (like Nathalee) are phonetically spelled to retain the "h" sound.
Name Decoder: Siblings
meaning: Dee as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Dee). It is of Welsh origin, and the meaning of Dee is "swarthy". Short form of names beginning with the letter D.
Paige Young from Angelfall by Susan Ee.
meaning: Paige as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Paige). It is of English origin, and the meaning of Paige is "young servant". A page in medieval households was usually a young boy whose service was the first step in his training as a knight. Use may possibly indicate an ancestor who was a page.
Jeremy from Struck by Jennifer Bosworthmeaning: Variant of Jeremiah, in use since the Middle Ages. Modern use may have been inspired by a character named Jeremy on the 1960s TV series "Here Come the Brides". Actor Jeremy Irons; football player Jeremy Shockey.
meaning: Sam as a boy's name (also used as girl's
name Sam) Nickname of Samuel or Samson, sometimes used as an independent name.
meaning: Caleb is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Caleb is "faith, devotion, whole hearted". Biblical: Caleb, a companion of Moses and Joshua, was noted for his astute powers of observation and fearlessness in the face of overwhelming odds; his devotion to God is symbolized by the "dog" in some traditions. The name was popular among the Puritans, and was introduced by them to America.
Name Decoder (2) - Boys
Meaning: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Old French traverse (the act of passing through a gate or crossing a river or bridge). The name arose as an occupational name for someone who collected the toll from those passing the boundary of a town or lordship. Var: Travess, Treves, Trevis.
Meaning: It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Alex is man's defender, warrior. Short form of Alexander. Often used independently as Alexander has become more and more popular. One of the few names used with equal frequency for both genders.
Meaning: It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Noah is peaceful. Also possibly long-lived, comforter, or wanderer. Biblical: the patriarch survivor of the Great Flood who drifted in the ark for 40 days of rain. According to the biblical account, all the world's nations are descended from Noah's three sons.
Meaning: It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Adam is earth. From adama. In Hebrew, it is a generic term for man. Biblical: in the Genesis account, he was the first man created from the red earth of Eden.
Meaning: as a boy's name is a variant of Evan (Hebrew, Welsh, Scottish), and the meaning of Even is God is gracious; born of yew; youth.
Meaning: It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Daniel is God is my judge. Biblical: the prophet and writer of the book of Daniel was a teenager when he was taken to Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem in 607 BC.
Name Decoder - What You Favorite Characters' Names Mean? - Girls
So I have this thing with names. I love learning new names and I often study their meaning, too because I do believe names have power. I know it's weird, but sometimes it comes in handy. I also often look for names for fan-fictions and other stories of mine. Well, today was one of these days, and suddenly it just occurred to me that I could seek out the protagonists' names of our favorite (YA) books. I don't know how much you will care for it, yet I hope it will be interesting for some of you at least. I will be picking out books, names, however, you can request for names with leaving a comment with the character's whole name, the book she or he is from and the author.
The first session consists of female names.
Nora Grey from the Hush, hush sequel by Becca Fitzpatrick
meaning: Nora as a girl's name is pronounced NOR-ah. It is of English origin. Short form Eleanora (Greek) "light", Honora (Latin) "woman of honor", and Leonora. Also used as an independent name. In Scotland, Nora is often used as a feminine form of Norman.
The first session consists of female names.
meaning: Nora as a girl's name is pronounced NOR-ah. It is of English origin. Short form Eleanora (Greek) "light", Honora (Latin) "woman of honor", and Leonora. Also used as an independent name. In Scotland, Nora is often used as a feminine form of Norman.
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