For this post, I'm attempting to fulfill a particular challenge presented to me by a particular friend. :] I shall do my best! Here are the set of instructions, so to speak:
Upon first reading her comment, I immediately thought along the lines of a futuristic story (forgive/corretct me, dearie, if I'm wrong!). So, you'll see names below that I think would fit awesomely in that genre. (Notice I said "I think.") As a result of this little challenge, this post may extend/add to another post, continuing, hopefully, next week. But I'm still up for requests!!
Thane
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English (rare)
Pronunciation: THAYN
Meaning & History
From the Scottish and English noble title, which ranked between an earl and ordinary freeman, and who usually held lands granted by the king (early English history); or (in Scottish history) the chief of a clan, holding lands of the king, a king's baron. Originally from the Old English thegn.
Citris
Gender: Feminine
Usage: Latin, Modern
Pronunciation: SIT-triss
Meaning & History
Meaning unknown. Possibly from the word citrus, defining a genus of plants such as the lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, kumquat, etc.
Jek
Gender: Masculine
Usage: Modern
Pronunciation:
Meaning & History
Meaning unknown. Possibly taken from the nicknames Jake or Jack, both of which are derived from the biblical name Jacob.
Danyel
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English (modern), French
Pronunciation: dan-YEL
Meaning & History
Variant of Danielle, the French feminine form of Daniel, meaning "God is my judge."
Right now I'm in need of names to represent a mixed demographic of Americans. I'm going to have a really big group of people from all around the country thrown together in a story I've been pondering, mostly in the 10-25 age range. It's proving slightly harder than I thought to find COLORFUL names for the cast that aren't too UNUSUAL, at least not unusual enough that they draw attention to themselves. Pretty abstract name requirements, I know, but if you want to take up the challenge I'd be happy for the help. ^-^
Upon first reading her comment, I immediately thought along the lines of a futuristic story (forgive/corretct me, dearie, if I'm wrong!). So, you'll see names below that I think would fit awesomely in that genre. (Notice I said "I think.") As a result of this little challenge, this post may extend/add to another post, continuing, hopefully, next week. But I'm still up for requests!!
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English (rare)
Pronunciation: THAYN
Meaning & History
From the Scottish and English noble title, which ranked between an earl and ordinary freeman, and who usually held lands granted by the king (early English history); or (in Scottish history) the chief of a clan, holding lands of the king, a king's baron. Originally from the Old English thegn.
Gender: Feminine
Usage: Latin, Modern
Pronunciation: SIT-triss
Meaning & History
Meaning unknown. Possibly from the word citrus, defining a genus of plants such as the lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, kumquat, etc.
Gender: Masculine
Usage: Modern
Pronunciation:
Meaning & History
Meaning unknown. Possibly taken from the nicknames Jake or Jack, both of which are derived from the biblical name Jacob.
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English (modern), French
Pronunciation: dan-YEL
Meaning & History
Variant of Danielle, the French feminine form of Daniel, meaning "God is my judge."
Names & history via behindthename.com.
Photos via Pinterest.
Well, there ya have it. May have a few more similar handles next week.
Until then, fairfarren!
Ooh, these are great! You've picked another name I've used for a charrie; Thane (I spelled it Thayne) was the prince in a Cinderella retelling I wrote. :)
ReplyDeleteCitris is a good one... I like the ones that are different spellings of real words.
And, I hafta say, you pick fabulous pictures each and every time!
Wow! Awesome. We think alike, you and I ;D I really like that that spelling of Thayne.
ReplyDeleteYes, I like Citris! Not sure where/when I came up with that one.
And they say a picture is worth a thousand words, right? :]
Yup, another braintwin! ;D (And thanks!)
ReplyDeleteWell, it's unusual without being in your face. :)
Exactly! I feel like grabbing the pictures (and the names to go with them) and keeping them for future characters. XD
I absolutely LOVE this set of names! Thane and Citris especially. But honestly, they're ALL great and are trying to inspire me with my own futuristic story. So good job! :D The pictures are great.
ReplyDeleteOh! I wanted to let you know that I've tagged you with a Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit tag over at my blog here: http://musingsofanelf.blogspot.com/2015/01/not-all-those-who-wander-are-lost-lord.html Definitely nothing you have to do whatsoever at all. Only if you want to.
Hope you're doing great! <3
Ooh, thank-you Sari! ^-^ Very cool names. Pictures too! Did you come up with the last three names/spellings yourself?
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your name posts and look forward to seeing the possible extension/addition!
Christine: So glad you like 'em! Yeah, I've got a futuristic idea floating around in my noggin right now... We'll see what comes of it. :] Thanks for the tag!!
ReplyDeleteNightingale: My pleasure, dearie. I take credit for Citris only, although I don't remember where/when it came... I'll try to find some others!