Good Monday to you, friends!
Happy [BELATED] Independence Day---and happy b-day, America!!! How was your week/weekend? We had a fantastic time celebrating the 4th with family & friends. And we were even able to see the President's Salute to America---it was AMAZINGGGG. Did you all watch the ceremony??
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Anywho,
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Anywho,
Check out these shiny new names!
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M | Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Roman given name of unknown meaning. It is possibly derived from Latin gaudere, meaning "to rejoice", though it may be of unknown Etruscan origin. As a Roman praenomen (given name), it was extremely popular---the most famous bearers being Gaius Julius Caesar, leader of the Roman Republic, & his adopted son, Gaius Octavius (later known as Augustus, the first Roman Emporer). In the New Testament, this was also the given name of a man of Ephesus, who is regarded as a saint.
F | English (modern)
AHR-ee-ǝ
Means "song, melody" in Italian (literally "air"). An aria is a type of an elaborate vocal solo usually performed in operas. As an English name, it has only been in use since the 20th century, and is not common in Italy.
M | English
From a surname derived from the Old English leah meaning "clearing." This was the surname of the Confederate general Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), commander of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. In his honor, it has been used as a given name in the American South.
F | Finnish
Means "frost" in Finnish, and is also Finnish form of Christina ("a Christian"), and the short form of Kirsikka ("cherry").
M | Italian, Spanish
Italian & Spanish form of Laurentius (could mean either "from Laurentum" or derived from origin word for "laurel"). A famous bearer of this name was Lorenzo de' Medici (1449-1492), known as The Magnificent, was a ruler of Florence during the Renaissance. A great patron of the arts, he employed Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and other famous artists.
F | Irish, English
Anglicized form of Muadhnait (Irish for "little noble one"). It is also associated with Greek monos "one", and Leonardo da Vinci's painting 'Mona Lisa' (in which case it is a contraction of the Italian words ma donna, meaning "my lady"). Could also be a short form of given names like Monika.
Names & meanings via behindthename.com.
Photos via Pinterest.
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Talk to me! What do you think of these lovelies?? I really like Kirsi & Mona of the girls. And Gaius just sounds like it's begging for a strong, warrior-like character match... ;D
Kirsi is a cool name-- no pun intended (so is Kirsikka)!
ReplyDeletexD I think so too! And Kirsikka is so unique!
DeleteI definitely wrote down Kirsikka as a name to use in the future. It's so unique!! And I love its meaning.
ReplyDeleteYes! Isn't it! I do as well. Use it!! :D
DeleteThis is SUCH a great set!!! Aria is one I've always thought would be a gooorgeous name. I've never heard of Kirsi before. I love that one! Mona is beautiful too. I seriously love this set! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks, girl! I had such fun finding these lovely names. You are so right---Aria is beautiful! And neither had I! Kirsi popped up in my Pinterest feed one day & I just had to feature it. Same with Mona. :D So pretty!
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