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Nomen est Omen

Discussion in 'Sorcerous Sundries' started by Iku-Turso, Nov 14, 2006.

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  1. Faye

    Faye Life is funny. Veteran

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    My given name means always resolute/strong, similar to Iku-Turso. I am supposed to be dedicated, determined and headstrong. My parents obviously wanted me to grow up as such. Sadly, I am almost the opposite of that :o .

    Family name just means yellow.
     
    Faye, Nov 18, 2006
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  2. theGodless Gems: 10/31
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    My given first name (Jim) has no meaning but originated from James which, if I'm not completely out of bounds, means supplanter.
    My middle name is an old Nordic name with German influences and basically means eagle, which is actually really ironic since I've got very poor eyesight.
     
    theGodless, Nov 18, 2006
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  3. Kitrax

    Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!?

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    My first name explained:
    And I guess my middle name means "he will add". :skeptic:

    My parents gave all my siblings very religious names...mine being the most saturated. :bad: My first name was taken from the brother of Moses from the Old Testimat, and my middle name was taken from the founder of the mormon church. Yay for me. :rolleyes: :rolling:
     
    Kitrax, Nov 22, 2006
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  4. Carcaroth

    Carcaroth I call on the priests, saints and dancin' girls ★ SPS Account Holder

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    From my etymological dictionary:

    Crown (God is Gracious) Home Ruler
     
    Carcaroth, Nov 22, 2006
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    My first second name Carl is after several Swedish kings.

    First name, Emil, is after I think it was an old slavic king, a king anyway.

    Second of my secondary named Ferdinand is after a portugese king, the one that approved of Columbus' travels.

    Last name Fredriksson is only a family name. My secondary family name Rutkowski is of my German-Polish heritage.
     
    Register, Nov 22, 2006
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  6. Ziad

    Ziad I speak in rebuses Veteran

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    I am "more of a pilgrim".

    Each name makes sense on its own, but the combination is certainly not a winner.
     
    Ziad, Nov 22, 2006
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  7. Sir Farivald

    Sir Farivald The Obsidian Cleric

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    My name means "Beloved".

    Pretty much true, I seem to gain the affection of most people I befriend, and I seem to gain the friendship of most people I meet. :D
     
    Sir Farivald, Dec 2, 2006
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  8. Harbourboy

    Harbourboy Take thy form from off my door! Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Wow! It's The Fool! Hey Fool, how's FitzChivalry?
     
    Harbourboy, Dec 2, 2006
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  9. Sir Farivald

    Sir Farivald The Obsidian Cleric

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    I'm not familiar with that particular brand of Chivalry, Harbourboy, but my own Chivalry is fine, thanks. :p
     
    Sir Farivald, Dec 2, 2006
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    ehh.. All I know was I was named after St. Michael the Archangel but with the Spanish/Hispanic twist. What site do you guys go to to get these fancy meanings? :p
     
    Enagonios, Dec 6, 2006
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    "Son of Mars"; my name is the source of the common name 'Mark'. Goes right back to being a Roman Prenomen.

    As for suitability, I'm outgrowing it; I *had* a bit of a temper when younger, but 'my fuse has lengthened with age' :) . I do have a prediliction for warfare tho (board & PC wargames, D&D, interest in military).

    And I suppose astronomically, I'm pretty apt - I can be cold, yet also yer closest friend, and a lot less mysterious than that murky Venus b***h! ;)
     
    jaded empath, Dec 6, 2006
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  12. revmaf

    revmaf Older, not wiser, but a lot more fun

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    My first name just means "lady." I keep hoping it's in the sense of polite person but I wonder about myself sometimes. Second name means "graceful," which is so far off it's funny.
     
    revmaf, Dec 20, 2006
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  13. Sir Farivald

    Sir Farivald The Obsidian Cleric

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    As I'm reading Assassin's apprentice by Robin Hobb, I finally understand what you were getting at. Haha, I was confused at the time. :p
     
    Sir Farivald, Dec 31, 2006
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  14. Harbourboy

    Harbourboy Take thy form from off my door! Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Nothing like a delayed reaction! :)
     
    Harbourboy, Dec 31, 2006
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  15. Disciple of The Watch

    Disciple of The Watch Preparing The Coming of The New Order Veteran

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    Mine means "judge".

    Judge what? No idea.

    Whatever.
     
    Disciple of The Watch, Jan 1, 2007
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