A Bookish Sarah

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Sarah
Welcome, friend! Relax & rest awhile, if you please. I'm an ordinary girl, a follower of Christ, mama to Gabriel, Heidi, & Aidan; and wife to Evan. Here in this little space of the online world, I share all manner of bookish things, including full content reviews, writerly snippets, encouragement for everyday life, and a whole collection of names & their meanings.

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What's in a Name?

Hello, dearies.  Got a couple name for ya.  :]


Dallas
Gender:  Masculine
Usage:  English
Pronunciation:  DAL-ǝs

Meaning & History
From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling." A Texas city bears this name, most likely in honor of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.  








Luna
Gender:  Feminine
Usage:  Roman Mythology
Pronunciation:  LOO-nah

Meaning & History
Means "the moon" in Latin.  Luna was the given name of the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted as driving a white chariot through the night sky.










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