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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torch, bright one
dedicated to Mars
brave, bold
in him there is strength
safe, unharmed
God is my salvation
white, blessed + peace
pearl of wisdom
life, living
from the Denzell estate
freedom, liberty
star of the sea
lion
delicate, languishing
eagle valley
strife
dweller by the holly
dark beauty
well-spoken of
prince, chief
pure, holy, chaste
jewel of the sea
fairy queen
his excellence, his preeminence
goddess of magic and nature
serious, determined, vigorous
angelic, messenger of God
the Maiden
friend, friendly
earth, soil
dark warrior
sprout, bud
each of the two
ruler of all, universal ruler
laurel, victory
famous, illustrious
night angel
my God is an oath, pledged to God
golden, gilded, of gold
maiden, girl
at the holly trees
west wind
land of purple, merchant
God is gracious
immortal, not mortal
beloved, of the sea
home ruler, estate ruler
bright, clear, famous
of the woods, spirit of the forest
elevated place, great one
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