Good Monday to you, friends!
How was you weekend, may I ask? Mine was lovely, albeit a little rainy.
Our little garden is finally coming in! It struggled so for quite a while, but is looking so good now & shouldn't be too much longer before I can bring in fresh veggies. *drools* Do you & your family keep a garden each year?
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I've a fresh set of name, y'all! This month is going to be busy with my writerly linkup, but I'm still planning on my usual posts & HOPEFULLY some book reviews at last. (They're piling up on me!!) Also, I think this little blog will soon get a fresh new makeover!! SOOO excited. I usually like to update my template & theme every year or two, and it's high time I did so now. So keep yer eyes peeled! I think I said that a month ago, but it's finally happening!! *^ - ^*
And be sure to check out this week's PROMPT for the June Promptlies linkup party!
Meanwhile, check out these names!
And be sure to check out this week's PROMPT for the June Promptlies linkup party!
Meanwhile, check out these names!
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M | English (modern)
YAN-sin, YAHN-sin, or JAN-sin
Variant of Jensen, from a Danish surname meaning "son of Jens"---which is a Danish form of John ("YAHWEH is gracious").
F | English (?)
Meaning unknown. (This was the given name of Ella's best friend in Gail Carson Levine's novel [& film!] Ella Enchanted.)
M | Germanic Mythology
Continental Germanic cognate of Óðinn, a form of Odin, meaning "inspiration, rage, frenzy."
F | English
mǝ-RIE-ǝ
Variant of Maria (possibly meaning "beloved"), usually pronounced in a way that reflects an older English pronunciation of Maria. This name became popular in the early 1990s by American singer Mariah Carey (1970-).
M | Spanish
a-leh-KHAN-dro
Spanish form of Alexander, meaning "defending men."
NOTE: This is the given name of a character in my WIP set in Spain. :]
F | Serbian, Croatian, Slovene
Feminine form of Branko, which is a diminutive of Branislav ("protection" combined with "glory") or Branimir ("protection" combined with "peace, love").
Names & meanings via behindthename.com.
Photos via Pinterest.
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Talk to me! What do you think of these lovelies??
Are there any themed meanings/names you'd like to see in these posts? Like, names meaning "sun," "moon," or "stars"? Or "brave" meanings? Or names from different colors? Let me know! I may feature them in the coming weeks. :]
Arieda is suuuuch a pretty name! I forgot that was Ella's friend's name in Ella Enchanted. It's been way too long since I've read that! Totally time for a reread. And Branka is so unique! I love that!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing what you do with your blog. EEEEE!!! Though I ADORE this design with all my heart. But I know whatever you do is going to be GORGEOUS!
It is! I did too, until I watched the movie again (Evan hadn't seen it), and LOVED it just as much. I need to read the book again! And yes, Branka is certainly unique. I could see it as a Medieval or even Futuristic name. :]
DeleteThanks, girl! I've been looking at new templates for what feels like AGES, but I think I've finally narrowed it down. ^_^ So do I! I'll be keeping it saved just in case I wanna come back to it in the future. Awww, thank you!! <333
I love these so much!!! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks, girl! *^ - ^* <333
DeleteOoh! A blog makeover! Can't wait to see how it looks!
ReplyDeleteOut of this list, I think I like the meaning of Jansen the best. Such a powerful meaning.
Thanks! I'm still debating on the template... But soon!!
DeleteYES. I so agree! And it's such a neat name also :]
Noooo you're changing your blog theme??? I love this one so much :( But I totally understand wanting to update it, it's always nice to have new things! I'll look forward to the new look <3
ReplyDeleteI know! I loves this template! But I feel it's time for a change. :D YESSS, so nice to have fresh new things---thank you, girl! You are the sweetest <333
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