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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truly brave
prosperity protector
purple blossom
man from Hadria
whole, universal
God is with us
precious gem
most holy
wealth, fortune
she who entangles men
gift of the goddess
he who causes distress
sorrow, regret
returning, distinguished
bear-strong, hardy bear
firm, steadfast (metaphorical)
rival, eager to excel
from Percy (Norman place name)
farm steward, granary manager
chariot boy
utterly pure, very holy
love of God
seeing clearly, sharp-sighted
little red one
divine protection
difficult journey
one who works with books
ravager, one who destroys
born at dawn
bright fame
God is light
God has healed
great queen, divine queen
lovable, grace and beauty
lake remnants, from the lake land
reborn (from Renée) + beloved (from Esme)
elder tree island
God has helped
protected by Yahweh
ray of light, illuminating
garden, vineyard of God
light
divine inspiration, beautiful
rose
from Argos (Greek region)
of the Octavius clan
to ascend, to climb
pretty rose
from Saint Denis
the Lord is my God
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