Literary names come from books — either directly (Atticus, Hermione) or from authors and characters that shaped the language. They're a quiet signal of what you read.
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white/pale (from Cas people)
blessed, happy
white, clear, bright
little eagle
little bird
night, dark beauty
short form of Cleopatra: glory of the father
God is gracious + feminine suffix
God is my help, help of God
dark one, black-haired one
the Lord is my God
shining upon man
of the Cassian family (Roman gens)
wonderful, marvelous
driftwood
peace, complete
star, celestial body
sea, ocean
gracious, merciful
western clearing
festivity, abundance
famous land, renowned territory
moon, light
gift of God
worshiper of God
beautiful friend, fair friend
Mary's gold, golden flower of Mary
from Amiens (France)
son of the sea, great tide
benevolent, kind
white, fair, pure, blessed
carried by God
youthful, downy-bearded
God is my help
to tie, to bind
son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace
rival, eager
light, bright one
coral, sea jewel
helped by God; God has helped
honor, victory
house of the afflicted
famous warrior
heaven, the sky
she who destroys the light
candle maker or seller
bay laurel (victory)
settlement at the inhospitable place
immortal, divine
blessed, happy
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