Sometimes my sisters are so smart. ;D Julia suggested to me a little while ago that I should start doing Name posts with surnames. I said, "Brilliant!"
So, here goes!
Again, these posts are written for you, my fellow writers! To help you decide on the perfect name for your main character, or give you an idea to make up your own. Today I am featuring surnames! If you have any requests, do not hesitate to let me know!! Whether it is for a name, to find its meaning, or you are just curious if I can find a set of Irish surnames or Greek, Slovenian, German, etc.
York
Source: Location
Usage: English
Meaning & History
From the name of the English city, which was probably derived from a Brythonic word meaning "yew tree."
A famous bearer of this name was World War I veteran, Alvin C. York, a native Tennessean and recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Palladino
Source: Occupation
Usage: Italian
Meaning & History
From the Italian term palladin, meaning "knight."
Side note: This is the last name of my concept character Chess, whose full name is Francesca Antonia Palladino. =] Have I mentioned I love coming up with name combinations, too?
Rogers
Source: Given Name
Usage: English
Meaning & History
Derived from the given name, Roger, meaning "famous spear" (of Germanic elements).
Flanagan
Source: Given Name
Usage: Irish
Meaning & History
From Ó
Flannagáin meaning "descendant of Flannagán." Originally a given name, meaning "red."
Fairfarren, friends.
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A shapeless mass, and a book of rules,
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