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🍁Amber🍂

↗ That's my name. ↖

It's a name I both love and hate. I'd much rather something more unique, but Amber really is a pretty name. My dad chose the name for me, because my mom was going to name me Elizabeth, and he simply wasn't about it. *internal sigh of relief* I narrowly dodged the nickname "Lizzard."

The given name Amber is derived from the Arabic `anbar. Many people feel this name to be natural and refined. Amber is fossilized tree resin most commonly known for its yellowish-orange color, and is used in jewelry making.

The semi-precious gemstone is associated with the umbilical chakra, the center for all main energies within the physical body. Amber is also known as "The Happy Stone" for its ability to clear ideas in the brain, paving the way for stimulation of intellect and creativity. It is also known to help fight depression by keeping its user in a positive mental state.

Variations: Aamber, Ahmber, Ambur, Ambyr, Ammber

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The given name Hal is a simple, diminutive form of Harold or Harry. One source I ran into claimed that this mame was of Celtic origin, and meant, 'hay meadow, ingenious, or hero.'

It's pronunciation almost -ALMOST- reminds me of Howl from the Studio Ghibli film, "Howl's Moving Castle." I found no variations, but I believe that to be because Hal is such a short and simple name.

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This name has a more mythical past than those previously posted. The name Una was seen in Edmund Spencer's 16th century poem, "The Faerie Queen." Una was the heroine in the poem, and was meant to symbolize "The One, The Truth" in regards to Elizabeth's Protestant Church.

This name is common in Ireland, and when the English "translated" Irish names around the 18th century, Una became rendered as Winifred, Winnie, Juno, Unity, and Agnes for their similar association with lambs. Úna derived from the Old Irish 'uan' meaning lamb.

Una to the Hopi Native Americans means remember.

Variations: Oohnagh, Oona, Oonagh, Uuna, Uunah, Yuna

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This name is rare! I literally could not find anything historical about this given girl's name. I did, however, find some spiritual information, so I will share that instead.

Apparently, an Arnola's personality number is 8, meaning they are bold and materialistic, but rigid as well. They emit power, authority, and leadership. They are supposedly good planners, for they are analytical, intellectual, and determined. Other personality traits include religious, trustworthy, efficient, compassionate, tenacious, and ambitious.

Variation: Arnolla

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This unusual and simple name would be a perfect fit for writers or bibliophiles! If you're literary-minded, Booker is also a great name in the fact that the U.K. Man Booker Prize is awarded yearly to the best novel. One of the many famous people sharing this name is Booker T. Washington. Having been born into slavery, he rose to become an American educator, orator, author, and dominant figure in African-American history. Pretty cool, huh?

Variations: Bookar, Bookir, Bookor, Bookur, Bookyr

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Origins of the given name, and even surname, Kent, trace back to the Anglo-Saxons, and is a product of them having lived in the county of Kent. Kent could also be from the Welsh 'cant' (meaning rim, edge, or border), or the Old Welsh 'cant' (meaning white, or bright). I also read that there may be Celtic origins of the name that mean chief. Regardless of the actual origin, Kent is a strong name.

Variation: Kennt

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This name was tough. I found so many different supposed origins of the name, and an abundance of different meanings, so I listed above the most common of what I had found.

Marla is a wholesome name and, in English, is a varient of the given name Marlene, which comes from the biblical woman, Mary Magdalene. On the slightly less meaningful side, in Hiberno-English, the word marla (or mála in Irish) means modelling clay. Little less exciting, am I right? Supposedly, another English meaning of the name is 'star of the sea.' In Hebrew, Marla means 'woman of Magdala,' and in Greek means 'child of light.'

Variations: Marlah, Marlea, Marlla

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Vicky is a diminutive of Victoria, making it one of the many pet names gone given name. In ancient Roman religion, Victoria was the personified goddess of victory, and was adapted from the Sabine agricultural goddess, Vacuna. In Greece, Vicky comes from the feminine name Vasiliki. Despite being primarily feminine, men share this youthful name as well. Two examples would be the Indian actors, Vicky Kaushal and Vicky Varun.

Varients: Vickee, Vickey, Vicki, Vickie, Vikee, Vikey, Viki, Vikie, Vikki

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Pam...

Pam is a nickname used as a given name, especially if one's looking for a single-syllable name. Pam is commonly short for Pamela, which was invented by the 16th century poet Sir Philip Sidney for one of his famous works, "Arcadia." He formed it on the greek words pan ('all') and meli ('honey').

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Edoardo is the Italian version of the English given name Edward, and derives from the Anglo-Saxon Eadweard (formed from ead, meaning 'property,' and werd, meaning 'guardian').

Varients: Eduardo, Odoardo, Adoardo

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Know anyone named Benedict?

Most people probably know the name because of a very popular English actor called Benedict Cucumberpatch (I know it's Cumberbatch). But the name Benedict has a bit of an older history. It is derived from the Latin words bene ('good') and dicte ('spoken'), which simplify to mean 'well spoken.' Another famous bearer of the name was Saint Benedict of Nursia, who founded the Benedictine Order.

Some alternate spellings: Benedikt, Benedyct, Benedykt, Bennedict, Bennedyct

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Popularized in the 17th century by the Puritans, Faith continues to be a well-liked name for girls. Being one of the three theological virtues, Faith is often given as a name alongside Hope and Charity (anyone having triplets??). Faith and Hope is a common name combination for twin girls.

Alternate spellings: Faithe, Fayth, Fayeth, Faeth

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How did it all start?

I would honestly have to say that collecting names started for me when I first began playing RPGs and writing stories. I would deep dive for the perfect name to give a new sim or my Skyrim adventurer, or a character in one of my many unfinished novels, and usually ended up creating this massive list of names. You could say I was obsessed with finding a name that fit my character's personalities. This is where it got worse. If I ran into a name I hadn't come across yet, I wrote it down. If I discovered one that hadn't yet been added to my list, I would stop whatever I was doing so that I could make sure I had it. I suppose that's about the time I had started to call it a collection, for I had begun to keep names that I may not have necessarily liked. Honestly, if they were used as names, they'd make it into my notes.

It wasn't long before I began to feel silly. I mean, in all honesty, what the hell kind of hobby is collecting names? Despite my efforts to quit, I soon found how difficult it was for me to do so. Silly or not, it's something I enjoy doing. So, I eventually decided to do something with my collection. That's where this blog comes in. I suppose this was all to make myself feel better for being weird, and it gives this collection of mine more purpose.

I guess I just really wanted to share my love for names, and their meanings and history. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't the least bit excited about starting this page. Here it is! My name blog (which I had a very difficult time naming, if you can believe that). I hope whoever comes across it enjoys the content.

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Our very first name is ARLINGTON. Most commonly used as a masculine name, it has been known to take on a feminine edge. In my opinion, unisex looks good on it! It is derived from Old English, and is without a doubt an uncommon name!

Alternate spellings: Arlingtyn, Arlingtin