Monthly Archives: November 2011

NaNoWriMo names: The Beginning: My Protagonist: Sabina

Posted on November 24, 2011 by havendene

Okay, so I’m done my top ten. As it says right there, in my last post. I also promised something new. So here’s my NaNoWriMo names! (Also, in case you were wondering, NaNoWriMo is not going so well. Don’t ask. … Continue reading →

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My Favourites: Oscar

Posted on November 24, 2011 by havendene

Meaning: God’s spear, deer-lover, champion warrior Origin: English or Irish Reason for Choosing: I like the sound a lot and I was really searching for a number ten for my list. I felt like I couldn’t have nine on my … Continue reading →

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My Favourites: Clementine

Posted on November 23, 2011 by havendene

Meaning: mercy Origin: Latin Reason for Choosing: I quite like the sound. It’s pretty and delicate, but still manages to sound like it would fit children of many ages. I can’t quite see it on adults though. Which is a … Continue reading →

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My Favourites: Malachi

Posted on November 22, 2011 by havendene

I am at 28,000 words! I was hoping to get to 30,000 by tonight, but that’s not gonna happen. Thanks, law homework. I really truly appreciate it. Anyway, on to Malachi. Meaning: Messenger Origin: Hebrew Reason for Choosing: Malachi is … Continue reading →

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My favourites: Daisy

Posted on November 21, 2011 by havendene

Meaning: Flower name, daisy, diminutive of Margaret Origin: English Reason for Choosing: I like flower names a lot and this one is lively and pretty. It also just sounds like a pretty, all-around nice girl. I also really like the … Continue reading →

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My Favourites: Ezra

Posted on November 21, 2011 by havendene

Meaning: Help Origin: Hebrew Reason for Choosing: Z’s are cool. And it’s just an all over snazzy name. Another that I’m considering moving down. (Or would it be up? Since it would go up to nine, right? No? Okay, anyway…) … Continue reading →

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My Favourites: Cordelia

Posted on November 18, 2011 by havendene

I am at 25,195 words in NaNoWriMo! And also very physically and mentally tired. Off to bed, right after this. Meaning: Heart, Daughter of the sea Origin: Latin, Celtic Reason for Choosing: It’s amazing! It’s flourishy and wonderful and it … Continue reading →

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My Favourites: Kieran

Posted on November 17, 2011 by havendene

Meaning: Little Dark One Origin: Irish Reason for Choosing: I love Kieran. I love its overall sound and its meaning. The only issue I have with it is its lack of nicknames, which saddens me. I suppose there is Kier, … Continue reading →

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My Favourites: Violet

Posted on November 16, 2011 by havendene

So, I’m at 22600 words! Yay! But I must keep writing, so I’ll keep this short. Meaning: Flower name, violet Origin: English Reason for Choosing: the sound, the shortened form Vi, the seeming simplicity of the whole thing, and it … Continue reading →

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My Favourites: Samson

Posted on November 16, 2011 by havendene

Meaning: Sun Origin: Hebrew Reason for Choosing: I love Sam, but I’m not the biggest fan of common names (as you must know by now), so Samson is a logical leap. I also like the meaning. Sun is very bright … Continue reading →

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