The Beauty of Names

Origin : Japanese Gender : Female Meaning : "Archery bow" or "beautiful bow" Pronunciation : YOO-mee Other forms : Yumiko As with every Japanese name, depending on what  kanji  you use, this name could mean anything from "friend" to "freedom". It is very pretty and could be easily used in English speaking countries. Archery is a long surviving sport; The first mention of a bow and arrow being used in Europe was in 10,000-9000 BC. Gods and Goddesses like Artemis, Apollo, Diana, and Cupid are all archers and many heroes from various mythologies are as well. And who could forget Robin Hood? Today it is mostly used as sport in competitions or for fun, not for actual hunting, though there are a few who still hunt with bows, they are called bowhunters. There doesn't appear to be many famous female archers in history, though there are a few today like Charlotte Burgess, Natalia Valeeva, Melissa-Jane Daniel, and Justyna Mospinek. There is...

This morning the coyotes were howling extremely loud, and it was very eerie. The dogs of course took off after them, and the cat ran into the bushes. This is probably only the second time we've heard coyotes this year. Since it is fall, they are probably starting to form packs. It was after I heard them this morning that I wondered if Coyote could ever work as a name? Probably not, but I'm going to profile it anyways. Origin : Mexican/Spanish Gender : Unisex Meaning : Name of canine Pronunciation : KYE-oh-tee Other forms : N/A The word coyote, comes from the Mexican/Spanish word, which is the same. It came from a Nahuatl word, cóyotl. Coyotes are pretty common all throughout North and Central America. They are also known as American jackals, or prairie wolves. Their scientific name, Canis latrans, means "barking dog" in Latin. In Texas and Oklahoma, it is common for coyotes to mate with domesticated dogs, and this is bad. The resulting animal is called a coydo...

Tori and Dean Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott have welcomed their fourth child together, Finn Davey. There other kids are Liam Aaron, Stella Doreen, and Hattie Margaret. Dean has one other child, Jack Montgomery, from a previous marriage. Finn's middle name is the same as Tori's, who was given it in honor of her grandfather David Spelling.

I've gotten so I love unusual nicknames! I think they're great. Here are obscure nicknames for some classic names, or maybe a few different ways to get to your favorite nickname! Lotta Crabtree Girls :   Charlotte/Charlotta - Tottie/Totty, Totta, Harlo, Lotte, Lottie, Lotta Margaret - Daisy, Pearl, Mamie, Greta, Gretel, Greet Beatrice - Bice, Bea/Beah Henrietta - Etta, Hettie/Hetty, Hallie Mary - May, Polly, Malle, Moll Patricia - Patia Victoria - Toya Susanna/Susannah/Suzanna - Sanne, Sukie, Zanna, Susanita, Zula Felicity - Lissy, Flick Harriet - Hatsy Alexandra/Alexandria - Andy, Zandra/Xandra, Andria, Alexina Katherine/Catherine/Katharine - Kitty, Katica, Cato, Rina Elizabeth/Elisabeth - Lilibeth, Libbie, Lilibet, Buffy, Tetty, Elle, Bettina, Elsa, Liesel, Babette, Betta Josephine - Jo, Fifi, Josie, Joetta, Jojo, Posy/Posie Sarah - Sal, Saija, Sassy, Sarita Virginia - Ginger, Gigi, Virgie Frances - Frankie, Cissy/Sissy, Francie/Franci, Fancy Elea...

"Violante" by Titian Origin : Italian Gender : Female Meaning : "The color violet" Pronunciation : vyoo-LANT, bee-oh-LAHN-teh, vee-oh-LAHN-teh Other forms : Yolanda, Iolanda, Yolande, Jólánka, Jolanda A beautiful and regal name, Violante is an interesting take on the Violet trend. This name comes from the French-Provincial Yolant or Yolans merging with the Italian Viola. Duchess Violante Beatrice of Bavaria was the Grand Princess of Tuscany, she was married to Grand Prince Fernando of Tuscany and loved him very much, unfortunately he did not love her. He declared her too ugly and too dull. Fernando eventually died from syphilis leaving her a childless widow. Cosimo III, the reigning king of that time, made her Governor of Siena where she stayed for the rest of her life. The painting "Violante" was once thought to be by Palma the Elder, as his daughter is normally referred to as Violante, though eventually it was attributed to Titian because of i...

Teacup and saucer by AustinModern of Etsy And may, or may not, be vampires, who may, or may not, have a mermaid in the lake behind their house, who may, or may not, have a ghost for each room. You know the family. They all dress in vintage clothing, they play with Victorian dolls, and have pet ravens named Faust and Hyde and serve you chocolates which might have a dose or two of cyanide, for fun, of course. Here is a new segment in which I will be naming different families from my imagination. I would assume this family would use very elaborate, Gothic, or fusty names. Ladies :  Lipstick by the Portland Black Lipstick Company on Etsy Godiva Wilhelmina Verbena Ulrica Desdemona Bellatrix Lydia Perdita Blanchefleur Isolde Raphaela Lilias Pandora Ligeia Theodosia Pathenia Candle holders by AntiqueAffair on Etsy Vespertine Hesper Valentine Annabel Roberta Lillemor Ursula Lilith Saskia Matilda Susannah Joan Odilia Lucasta Rosamund Jo...

Origin : N/A Gender : Unisex Meaning : Name of bird Pronunciation : CRAYN Other forms : N/A After seeing this name a few times, once in a book, and once in a movie, I thought it was time to finally profile it. This name has a lot going for it. I think of it as purely masculine, though I'm sure some would view it as unisex, since it is a nature name. For those that don't know, cranes are similar looking to herons, though unrelated, they have long necks, legs, and beaks. There are fifteen different species of cranes, in four different genera. It has been thought that cranes mate for life, however, recently scientists have found out they have different mates throughout their lifetimes, though they usually stay together for a long time. Cranes are known for their elaborate mating dances, and lousy courting. In Korea, a crane dance has been performed since the Silla dynasty in the courtyard of the Tongdosa Temple. Also, in Hokkaido, the women of the Ainu people do crane d...