It's a new week, friends---happy Wednesday! I cannot believe April is basically half over already. Which means in a little over a month, we will be welcoming our THIRD halfling to our little family! But, you're probably not here for updates... ;D
So---
TODAY, I have a new Name post (at last)!
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
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REGULAR
M & F | Western African, Yoruba
Means "joy arrives" in Yoruba.
F | English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Ancient Germanic
FREE-dÉ™
Variant of Frieda, which is ultimately derived from the Germanic name, Frida---originally a short form of other feminine names containing the Germanic element frid, meaning "peace." This is also the Scandinavian equivalent, from the Old Norse cognate FrÃða, of the same meaning. A famous bearer of this name was the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954).
Theron
M | English
Variant of Frieda, which is ultimately derived from the Germanic name, Frida---originally a short form of other feminine names containing the Germanic element frid, meaning "peace." This is also the Scandinavian equivalent, from the Old Norse cognate FrÃða, of the same meaning. A famous bearer of this name was the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954).
M | English
TEH-RAWN (Classical Greek), THEHR-en (English)
Derived from Greek therao, meaning "to hunt."
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Abilene
Raleigh
M & F | English
Casiphia
F | Biblical, English (rare, Archaic)
Derived from Greek therao, meaning "to hunt."
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PLACE NAMES
F | English (rare)
AB-i-leen, ab-i-LEE-nee
From a place name briefly mentioned in the New Testament. Could possibly come from Hebrew 'avel, meaning "meadow, grassy area."
M & F | English
RAW-lee, RAH-lee
From an English surname, derived from a place name, meaning either "red clearing" or "roe deer clearing" in Old English. A North Carolina city bears this name, so named after the English courtier, poet, and explorer Sir Walter Raleigh (1552-1618).
F | Biblical, English (rare, Archaic)
kas-i-FEE-É™, ke-SIF-ee-É™ (Biblical English)
From a place name mentioned only by the Old Testament prophet Ezra, which was said to be a corruption of Caspian. Could possibly mean "place of the treasury," from Hebrew keceph meaning "silver, money."
Names & meanings via behindthename.com.
Photos via Pinterest.
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What do ya think of these, me dearies?
Do let me know. And have a happy week! :]
Do let me know. And have a happy week! :]
EEP. I cannot believe how close you are to having baby #3! So exciting!!! Been praying for health for you and Baby. <3
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you have landed on some FANTABULOUS names. I've always liked the name Dayo, it's a fun one. And Theron is so great! :O That'd be an epic name for a fantasy character.
AND ABILENE IS SO CUTE. That may be my favorite of this set! Though I also love Casiphia--so unique! Thank you again for another amazing list of names!
Your due date is that close?! Exciting!!
ReplyDeleteLove the meaning of Dayo! Oo, and Theron's cool/interesting!
I think Abilene and Casiphia, nn Abby and Cassie, would be a cute sibset! Casiphia is so fun to say, especially in an Italian accent with the hand gesture!! xD
Thank you for sharing! I seriously started grinning when I saw you posted! :-D
Hope you have a wonderful day and weekend!!
(So. many. exclamation points. Sheesh. xD)
I love this post! I love name meanings!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your baby!!!