I decided to do a page on the name meanings from my characters from the soulless.
The Handers Family
Jenny
The name Jenny is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Jenny is: God has been gracious. A feminine form of John. Also a Fair and yielding
Stephanie
The name Stephanie is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Stephanie is: Crowned in victory. The name Stephanie is also a Greek name. In Greek the meaning of the name Stephanie is: Crown; victorious.
Amelia
A blend of the medieval names Emilia and Amalia. In Latin, it means "industrious" and "striving." Its Teutonic meaning is "defender.
John
The name John is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name John is: The grace or mercy of the Lord. It is also the American meaning for the name John.
It also a Hebrew name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name John is: Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor. In the bible John the Baptist baptized Christ in the Jordan river. Variants have been created in almost every language
Mara (grandmother)
Gaelic word for "sea" A Hindu goddess of destruction, death, winter, and the moon. Of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "bitter"or "sorrow".
I only just researched them for meaning and am amazed at how well they fit each character.
The Zacharias Family
Baethan (Doctor Zacharias Senior)
Irish Meaning: The name Baethan is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Baethan is: Foolish.
Mallory
Origin of the name Mallory: Transferred use of the English surname of French origin. It is derived from the Old French maloret, maloré (the unfortunate one, the unlucky one).
May
Origin of the name May: Originally used as a pet form of Mary and Margaret (pearl). More recently, however, it is usually associated with the name of the month, which is derived from the Latin Maius (the month of Maia, the Greek mythological goddess of increase).
Oblique Family
Carlos
Origin of the name Carlos: Spanish and Portuguese cognate of Charles, which is from the Germanic karl (full-grown, a man). The name was borne by four kings of Spain.
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Book of Prompts
RandomHere is a book of prompts, character names and meanings, book titles and more. Also I have added a book review form for those that want me to review their books.
