Saturday, May 16, 2015

Girl's Names G, H, I

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Name: Meaning: Origin
  • Gabriela: God's able-bodied woman: Hebrew
  • Gabrielle: God is my strength: Hebrew  
  • Gail: Lively: English
  • Galadriel: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Gay: Merry: Teutonic
  • Genama: Secure and happy: Zulu 
  • Genevieve: White wave: Celtic
  • Georgette: Dignity: Greek
  • Geraldine: Mighty: Teutonic  
  • Gertrude: Protected: Teutonic  
  • Gladys: Glad: English  
  • Gloria: Glorious: Latin  
  • Grace: Graceful: Latin
  • Grainne: Sunshine: Irish  
  • Greta: A pearl: Greek  
  • Gretchen: Little pearl: Greek  
  • Gwen: Fair: Celtic 
  • Gwynn or Gwyn: fair folk: Welsh
  • Haleth: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Halle: Unexpected gift: African
  • Hallie: Ruler of the home: Teutonic 
  • Hannah: Mercy: Hebrew 
  • Harriette: Mistress of the home: Teutonic  
  • Haven: "refuge": English
  • Hazel: Commander: Teutonic 
  • Heather: Flower: English 
  • Helen: Light: Greek 
  • Helga: Holy: Teutonic 
  • Heidi: nobility: Germanic
  • Henrietta: Of noble birth: Teutonic 
  • Hilda, Hildegarde: War maiden: Teutonic 
  • Hola: savior: Ewe of Ghana
  • Holly: Good luck: English
  • Huan: Happiness: Chinese 
  • Ida: Happy: Teutonic
  • Idril: an elf name invented by author Tolkien  
  • Ilka: Industrious: Latin  
  • Iman: faith: Somali
  • Imogene: Great mind: Latin  
  • Ina: Rich gift: Teutonic  
  • Inez: Gentle: Greek  
  • Ingrid: Daughter: Teutonic  
  • Irene: Peace: Greek  
  • Iris: Rainbow: Greek
  • Irma: Noble: Latin  
  • Isabelle, Isobel: Blessed: Spanish
  • Issa: The Lord is my salvation: Swahili
  • Istas: Snow: Native American
  • Ivy: faithful or faithfulness: English

Girl's Names D, E, F

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Name: Meaning: Origin
  • Dagmar: Joy of the Danes: Danish 
  • Daisy: Flower: English
  • Daphne: The laurel tree: Greek
  • Dearbhla: Daughter of a poet or the poet: Irish  
  • Deborah: Industrious: Hebrew
  • Deidre: Sorrow: Gaelic
  • Delia: Brave: Greek
  • Diana, Diane: Goddess: Latin
  • Dinah: The avenged: Hebrew
  • Didara: Good graceful girl: Yoruba
  • Dolores: Sorrow: Latin
  • Dorinda: Bountiful Gift: Greek
  • Dorothy, Doris: Gift of God: Latin
  • Edith, Enid: Wealth: English
  • Edna: Delight: Hebrew
  • Elanor: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Eileen: Light: Greek
  • Elaine: Bright: Greek
  • Elbereth: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Eleanor, Ellen: Light: Greek
  • Elizabeth: Consecrated to God: Hebrew
  • Elsie, Elsa: Noble: Teutonic 
  • Emerson: brave and powerful: German: both genders
  • Emily: Industrious: Teutonic
  • Enid: The soul: Celtic
  • Eowyn: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Ernestine: Serious: Teutonic
  • Estel: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Esther: Star: Hebrew
  • Etania: Wealthy: Native American
  • Ethel: Noble: Teutonic
  • Eunice: Victorious: Greek
  • Eve, Evelyn: Life: Hebrew
  • Evette: yew tree or life: French
  • Faith: Faithful: Latin
  • Fala: Crow: Native American
  • Fana: light: Ehtiopian
  • Fang: Fragrant: Chinese 
  • Fatima: "purity": Arabic
  • Fay: Fairy: French
  • Felice: Fortunate: Latin 
  • Felicity: happy or happiness: English
  • Fiona: fair or white: Gaelic
  • Florence: Flowering: Latin
  • Frances: Free: Teutonic
  • Francie: free one: French
  • Freda: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Frieda: Peaceful: Teutonic
  • Frederica: Princess of peace: Teutonic

Girl's Names A, B, C

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Name: Meaning: Origin
  • Abebi: We asked for her: Yoruba
  • Abigail: "My father is joyful": Hebrew
  • Adele: Noble: Teutonic
  • Adrienne: Artful: Latin 
  • Addy: Ardent: English
  • Aerin: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Agatha: The good: Greek
  • Agnes: Pure: Latin
  • Ai: Loving: Chinese
  • Àine: Splendour, Radiance, Brilliance: Irish
  • Aisha: Life: Swahili 
  • Alani: Precious: Hawaiian
  • Alanna: Fair: Celtic 
  • Aleela: She cries: Swahili
  • Alberta: Brilliant: Teutonic
  • Alexandra: Helper of mankind: Greek
  • Alfreda: Supernaturally wise: Teutonic
  • Alice: Noble: Teutonic
  • Alma: All good: Latin
  • Amanda: Lovable: Latin
  • Amapola: poppy: Floral Name: Arabic
  • Amaranth: herb with pink flowers: Floral Name: Middle Eastern
  • Amelia: Industrious: Latin
  • Amitola: Rainbow: Native American
  • Amy: Beloved: Latin
  • Andrea: Strength: Greek
  • Angela: Angelic: Greek
  • Anne, Ann: Graceful: Hebrew
  • Antoinette: Flourishing: Latin 
  • Anuli: Delightful: Ibo
  • Aoife: Beautiful: Irish
  • Aponi: Butterfly: Native American
  • Arabella: Heroine: Teutonic
  • Aredhel: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Arline, Arlene: A pledge: Celtic 
  • Ariel, Lion of God: Hebrew
  • Arwen: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Ashlyn: meadow where ash trees grow: English 
  • Aster: "star": Flower Name: Greek
  • Audrey: Nobly strong: Teutonic
  • Augusta: The exalted: Latin
  • Aurora: the dawn: Roman
  • Avery: a surname from France
  • Ayanna: Beautiful as a flower: African
  • Babette: Enchantress: Greek 
  • Bao: Tresure: Chinese
  • Barbara: The stranger: Greek 
  • Bathsheba or Batsheva: daughter of the oath: Hebrew
  • Beata: Blessed: Polish
  • Beatrice: Luck bringer: Latin 
  • Beatrycze: "voyager (through life": Polish
  • Bernice: Bringer of victory: Greek
  • Bertha: Bright: Teutonic
  • Beryl: Jewel: Hebrew
  • Beverly: From the meadow: English
  • Beth: Home: Hebrew
  • Betsy, Betty: Consecrated to God: Hebrew
  • Beulah: Married bliss: Latin 
  • Blaire: a field where battles are fought: Scottish: both genders
  • Blanche: White: Latin
  • Blathnaid: Flower: Irish
  • Blossom: Flower: Old English
  • Bonnie: Sweet and fair: Latin 
  • Brandy: Sword: Italian
  • Brenda: Sword: Teutonic
  • Bridget: Strong: Celtic 
  • Briegette: lofty: French
  • Calen: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Camille: form of Camilla: French
  • Candace: Glowing: Latin
  • Caoimhe: Gentle, Precious: Irish
  • Carol, Caroline: Song of joy: Latin
  • Carrie, Strong, German
  • Catherine: Pure: Greek
  • Cecelia: Lover of harmony: Latin 
  • Cécile: blind: French
  • Celeste: Heavenly: Latin
  • Charlotte: Bold: Latin
  • Cheryl: Dear: Teutonic 
  • Chiku: Chatterer: Swahili
  • Chrissa: abbreviation of Christine, Follower of Christ. (Jesus): Irish
  • Christine: The anointed: Greek 
  • Chuntao: Spring peach: Chinese
  • Clara, Claire:Bright: Latin
  • Claudia: Dazzling: Latin
  • Constance: Steadfast: Latin
  • Consuela: Consolation: Latin
  • Corinne: Maiden: Greek
  • Cordelia: woman of rare honesty: Latin?
  • Cornelia: Enduring: Latin
  • Cynthia: Delightful: Greek

Boy's Names V, W, X, Y and Z

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Name: Meaning: Origin

  • Van: "of": Dutch
  • Vance: bog dweller, marsh: English
  • Vaughn: "little": Welsh
  • Victor: The conqueror: Latin
  • Viggo: battle or fight: Nordic
  • Vincent: Invincible: Latin 
  • Virgil: flourishing: English
  • Voronwe: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Wade: Wanderer: English
  • Waldo: Mighty: Teutonic
  • Walker: inspecting the forest: English surname
  • Walter: Of great destiny: Teutonic
  • Ward: Watchman: Teutonic
  • Warren: Guardian: Teutonic
  • Wayne: Wagon maker: English
  • Wilfred: Resolute for peace: Teutonic
  • William: Protector: Teutonic
  • Winston: joyful stone: Old English
  • Xander: defending men: diminutive of Alexander: Latin
  • Xavi: new house or brilliant: diminutive of Xavier: Spanish
  • Xavier: Brilliant: Arabic
  • Xavion: fighter: related to name Savion: Arabic or African
  • Xenophon: foreign voice: Greek
  • Xerxes: a hero among heroes: Persian
  • Xu: bright rising sun: Chinese
  • Xuan: Spring: Vietnamese
  • Zachary: Remembered by the Lord: Hebrew
  • Zawadi: Gift: Swahili
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Boy's Names S, T, U

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Name: Meaning: Origin
  • Samuel: Asked of God: Hebrew
  • Samwise: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Saul: Longed for: Hebrew
  • Sekayi: laughter: Shona 
  • Schuyler: A shelter: Dutch 
  • Scott: A Scot: Scottish 
  • Seth: Deep: Hebrew 
  • Seymour: Famed at sea: Teutonic 
  • Sherman: A good friend: English  
  • Sidney: Troubled: English 
  • Simon: Obedient: Hebrew  
  • Solomon: Wise: Hebrew
  • Sono: Elephant: Akan 
  • Spencer: Keeper of provisions: English  
  • Stanley: Glorious: Slavonic  
  • Stephen, Steven: Loyal: Greek  
  • Stewart, Stuart: A steward: English 
  • Taylor: occupational name: Norman
  • Terence, Terry: Tender: Latin 
  • Theoden: an elf name invented by author Tolkien 
  • Theodore: Divine gift: Greek
  • Thomas: Good company: Hebrew  
  • Timothy: Honoring God: Greek
  • Titus: pleasing: Roman
  • Toben: Praise God: Ibo
  • Trevor: settlement: Welsh
  • Tyson: firebrand: Old French
  • Ulric: power of the wolf: Germanic
  • Ulyses: wrathful: Greek
  • Umar: long life: Arabic
  • Umija: Unity: Swahili 
  • Union: anvil: Welsh
  • Upton: From the high town: English  
  • Uriah: The Lord is my light: Hebrew
  • Urie:

Boy's Names P, Q, R

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Name: Meaning: Origin
  • Padraig: patrician: Irish
  • Parks: park keeper: Old English
  • Patrick: Noble: Latin
  • Paul: Little: Latin
  • Pedro: stone or rock: Spanish for Peter
  • Percival, Perry: A knight: Latin 
  • Peregrin: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Perrie: lives near a pear tree: Scottish
  • Peter, Pierre: A rock: Greek
  • Pierce: "son of Piers": English
  • Philip: Lover of horses: Greek
  • Pippin: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Poldo: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Polk: glory: Slavic
  • Porter: gatekeeper: English, Scottish
  • Preston: From the church: English
  • Prince: principal one: English
  • Princeton: "prince": Latin
  • Quentin: The fifth: Latin
  • Quincy: From the son's place: English 
  • Quinn: counsel: Gaelic
  • Ralph: Home loving: Teutonic
  • Randall Protector Teutonic
  • Randolph: Hero: Teutonic
  • Ray, Raymond: Mighty protector: Teutonic
  • Reginald: Of great power: Teutonic
  • Reuben: Behold, a son: Hebrew
  • Richard: Powerful ruler: Teutonic
  • Robert: Of shining fame: Teutonic
  • Roger: Tall, straight: Teutonic
  • Rohan: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Ronald: Worthy of admiration: Teutonic
  • Rory, Roy: Kingly: Old French
  • Rudolph: Unconquerable: Teutonic
  • Rupert: Famous: Teutonic
  • Russell: Red-haired: Latin

Boy's Names M, N, O

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Name: Meaning: Origin
  • Malcolm: Kingly: Gaelic
  • Manay: Love: African: Quechua
  • Manuel: God is with us or God is among us: Hebrew
  • Mark: Defender: Latin
  • Martin: Unyielding: Latin
  • Marvin: Famous friend: Teutonic
  • Matthew: Gift of God: Hebrew
  • Maurice: Persistent: Latin
  • Maverick: independent: Old English
  • Max: A leader: Latin
  • Melvin: Chief: Celtic
  • Michael: Like unto the Lord: Hebrew
  • Miles: A soldier: Latin
  • Milton: From the farm: English
  • Mitchell: Mill-keeper: English
  • Monzal: Handsome one: Amharic
  • Morgan: Born by the sea: Celtic
  • Morns: Dark skinned: Latin
  • Mortimer: Ever living: Old French
  • Morton: From the moor: English
  • Murray: Seaman: Celtic
  • Nash: "at the ash tree"; English surname
  • Nasir: supporter: Abrabic
  • Nathan, Nathaniel: Gift of the Lord: Hebrew
  • Neal, Neil: Champion: Celtic
  • Nehemiah: comforter: Hebrew
  • Nelson: A hero: Celtic
  • Nestor: English
  • Nicholas: Victory of the people: Greek
  • Nigel: Gaelic
  • Noah: rest, repose: Hebrew
  • Noam: pleasantness: Hebrew
  • Noble: high born, distinguished: Scottish
  • Noel: Christmas: French
  • Nolan: descendant of chariot fighter or champion: Gaelic
  • Norman: Man from the north: Teutonic
  • Ogden: From the oak valley: English
  • Olin: to inherit: Swedish
  • Oliver : Peaceful: Latin
  • Orion: dawning: Greek
  • Orson: Wealthy: Teutonic
  • Oscar : Active: Celtic
  • Osman: god-fame: Old English
  • Otis: Keen of hearing: Greek
  • Otto: wealth: Old German
  • Owen: Well born: Greek
  • Ozzy: spear of the gods or God's power: Old English and Old German
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Boy's Names J, K, L

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Name: Meaning: Origin
  • Jabulani: Be happy: Zimbab
  • Jacob: The supplanter: Hebrew
  • Jacy: The moon: Native American 
  • James: Ancestor: Hebrew 
  • Jason: The healer: Greek 
  • Jay: Lively: Old German 
  • Jeffrey: God's peace: Teutonic 
  • Jerome: Ol sacred name: Greek
  • Jesse: Grace: Hebrew
  • Joel: Strong-willed: Hebrew 
  • John: Given by God: Hebrew
  • Jonathan:Gift of the Lord: Hebrew
  • Joseph: An addition: Hebrew
  • Jude: praised: Greek
  • Julian, Julius: Youthful: Greek
  • Justin: The upright: Latin
  • Kadan: companion: Arabic
  • Karutunda: A little person: Runyankore
  • Keith Wood dweller: Celtic 
  • Kemi: Spoil me with love: Yoruba
  • Kenneth: Comely: Celtic 
  • Kent: Bright: Celtic 
  • Kermit: God of arms: Celtic 
  • Kevin: Kind and gentle: Celtic 
  • Kirk: Church dweller: Teutonic
  • Kobe: Turtle:Swahili
  • Kovan: Owl: African 
  • Lakota: Friend: Native American
  • Lambert: Glory of his country: Teutonic
  • Landon: surname meaning long hill: Old English
  • Lawrence, Laurence: Victorious: Latin
  • Lee: A physician: Celtic
  • Legolas: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Leland: From the meadow land: English
  • Leo, Leonard: Strong as a lion: Latin
  • Leopold: Patriotic: Teutonic
  • Leslie: From the for: Celtic
  • Lester: Seeking the truth: English
  • Levi: joined together, attached: Hebrew
  • Lewis, Louis: Famous in battle: Teutonic
  • Liam: strong will, warrior, protective: Irish
  • Lincoln: From the pool: Celtic
  • Lindir: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Lloyd: Gray: Celtic
  • Logan: hollow, surname: Scottish
  • Luke: Light: Latin
  • Lucas: bright or shining: Latin
  • Lyle: From the island: Latin
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Boy's Names G, H, I

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Name: Meaning: Origin
  • Gabriel: God is my strength: Hebrew
  • Gahege (Ga-he'-ge): Chief: Omaha (Native American)
  • Geoffrey: Chivalrous: Teutonic 
  • George: Farmer : Greek
  • Gerald: Jolly: Teutonic
  • Gerard: Brave : Teutonic
  • Gilbert: Illustrious: Teutonic
  • Gildor: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Glen: From the valley: Gealic 
  • Godfrey: God's peace: English
  • Gomer: complete: Hebrew: both genders
  • Gordon: From the hill: English
  • Grant: big or tall: Scottish
  • Gregory: Watchman : Greek
  • Grover: Dweller in the grove: English
  • Gudahi (Gu'-da-hi): "There he goes!" A coyote: Omaha (Native American)
  • Guy: Sensible: Celtic
  • Hanugahi (Ha'-nu-ga-hi): nettle weed: Ponca (Native American)
  • Haldir: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Harold: Unafraid: Teutonic
  • Harry: Home lover : Teutonic
  • Harvey: Bitter: Celtic
  • Hebazhu (He'-ba-zhu): little horns: Ponca (Native American)
  • Hega (He'-ga): buzzard: Omaha (Native American)
  • Hendrix: surname meaning ruler of the home: Germanic
  • Henry: Ruler of the home: Teutonic 
  • Herbert: Happy: Teutonic
  • Herman: Satisfied: Teutonic
  • Heshabe (He'-sha-be): dark antlers: Omaha (Native American)
  • Hethonton (He'-thon-ton) Towering antlers (elk): Omaha (Native American)
  • Hoho (Ho-ho'): fish: Omaha (Native American)
  • Homer: A pledge: Greek
  • Honga (Hon'-ga): Imperial eagle: Osage (Native American)
  • Horace: Time-keeper: Latin
  • Howard: Aggressive: English
  • Hubert: Intellectual: Teutonic
  • Hugh, Hugo: Bright mind: Teutonic
  • Humphrey: Supporter of peace: Teutonic
  • Hutonton (Hu'-ton-ton): roar of thunder: Omaha
  • Ian: God's gift: Hebrew  
  • Iggy: firey one: English
  • Ikuhabe (I'-ku-ha-be): He who causes fear: Ponca (Native American)
  • Ira: Descendant: Hebrew  
  • Irvin, Irving: White: Celtic  
  • Isaac: Mirthful: Hebrew
  • Isadore: Gift: Greek
  • Ishtapede (I-shta'-pe-de): Fire eyes, lightning: Ponca (Native American)  
  • Ishmael: God listens: Arab
  • Iston: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Ivan: Given by God: Hebrew
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Boy's Names D, E, F

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Name: Meaning: Origin
  • Dana: A Dane: Scandinavian
  • Daniel: God is my judge: Hebrew
  • Dashiell: English for de Chiel
  • Daudi: Beloved one: Swahili
  • David: Beloved one: Hebrew
  • Dawson: 'son of David'
  • Dean: meaning valley or justice: Old English
  • Declan: man of prayer: Irish
  • Dembe: Peace: Luganda
  • Demetrius: 'earth lover': Greek
  • Demonthin (De'-mon-thin): talks as he walks: Ponca (Native American)
  • Demonty: surname: Italian
  • Dennis: A worshiper: Greek
  • Derek: gifted ruler: English
  • Dexter: Right handed: Latin
  • Diego: supplanter or he that replaces: Spanish
  • Dominic: Lordly or belonging to God: Roman
  • Donald: Proud: Proud: Celtic
  • Douglas: Thoughtful: Celtic
  • Dudley: Heroic : English
  • Duke: Leader: Latin
  • Duncan: Brown Chief: Celtic
  • Dwight : White: Teutonic
  • Dylan: 'great wave': Welsh
  • Earendil: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Earl: Novelman: English
  • Edgar:Wealthy: Teutonic
  • Editon (E-di'-ton): standing as a sacred object: Omaha (Native American)
  • Edmund:  Prosperous: English
  • Edward: Blessed guard: English
  • Edwin:Valuable friend: English
  • Eli: The highest: Hebrew
  • Elijah: Jehovah is God: Hebrew
  • Elrand: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Elrohir: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Elladan: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Elliot: Faithful to God: Hebrew
  • Emanuel: God is with us: Hebrew
  • Emil: Industrious: Teutonic
  • Ephraim: 'fruitful'
  • Eric: Ever powerful: Teutonic
  • Ernest: Intent in purpose: Teutonic
  • Ethan: 'strong or firm'
  • Eugene: Well-born: Greek
  • Evan: Young warrior: Celtic
  • Ezra: help or helper: Hebrew
  • Fabian: bean grower or seller: Latin
  • Farley: Traveler: English
  • Ferdinand:Adventurous in life: Teutonic
  • Ferris: A rock: Celtic
  • Fletcher: 'seller of arrows'
  • Ford: 'someone living near a ford': English
  • Francis: Free: Teutonic
  • Franklin: A freeman: Teutonic
  • Frederick: Peaceful ruler: Teutonic
  • Frodo: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
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Friday, May 15, 2015

Boy's Names A, B, C

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Name: Meaning: Origin
  • Aaron: The enlightened: Hebrew
  • Abbott: Father: Hebrew
  • Abel: breathing spirit, breath: Hebrew
  • Abner: Father of light: Hebrew
  • Abraham: Tall: Hebrew
  • Adam: Lover of outdoors: Hebrew
  • Addae: Morning sun: Akan
  • Adita (A-di'-ta): Priest: Omaha (Native American)
  • Adunbi: Born to be pleasant: Yoruba
  • Akio: Bright man: Japanese
  • Akoni: Brave warrior: Yoruba
  • Alan, Allen: Fair: Celtic
  • Albert: Brilliant, noble: Teutonic
  • Alexander: Helper of mankind: Greek
  • Alfred: Kingly:Teutonic
  • Alvin: Beloved by all: Teutonic
  • Amos: Courageous: Hebrew
  • Andrew: Manly: Greek
  • Angeda (An'-ge-da): from every direction: Omaha (Native American)
  • Anit: Leader, without guile: Sanskrit
  • Anthony: Incomparable: Latin
  • Anuli: Joy: Ibo
  • Aragorn: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Ariel, Lion of God: Hebrew
  • Arnold: Mighty as the eagle: Teutonic
  • Arlo: barberry tree: Spanish
  • Arod: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Arthur: Valorous: Celtic
  • Asher: Happy: Hebrew
  • Augustus: Exalted : Latin
  • Avery: Ruler of the elves : English
  • Axel: Father of peace: Danish 
  • Bahadur: Fighter: Persian
  • Balin: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Baxter: Baker: English
  • Baron: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Barry: Straightforward : Old French
  • Basil: Kingly: Greek
  • Bem: Bear: German
  • Benjamin: Fortunate: Hebrew
  • Bernard: Brave: Teutonic
  • Bernie: Brave as a bear: German
  • Bertram Illustrious: Teutonic
  • Blake: Black: English
  • Bo: Like the waves in the ocean: Chinese 
  • Boaz: swiftness: Hebrew
  • Boris: Warrior: Slavonic
  • Boyd: Yellow-haired: Celtic
  • Bradley: From the spring: English
  • Brandon: surname meaning hill covered with broom: Old English
  • Brian : Strong: Celtic
  • Bruce: Daring: Gaelic
  • Bruno: Dark complexioned: Teutonic
  • Burke: Castle: Teutonic
  • Candon: variation of Candan: rarely used Turkish name
  • Calvin: Courageous: Latin
  • Camron: bent nose or crooked river: Gaelic
  • Caspian: name of the sea
  • Chao: Excellent: Chinese
  • Callon: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Carl: Forceful: Teutonic 
  • Carlyle: protected tower: English
  • Cass :Vain: Latin
  • Cecil: Harmony: Latin
  • Cedric: Chieftain: Celtic
  • Charles: Manly: Teutonci
  • Chauncey: Chancellor: Latin
  • Chester: Dweller in a town : English
  • Christopher: Humorous: Greek
  • Cirdan: an elf name invented by author Tolkien
  • Clarence : Illustrious: Latin
  • Claude: Affectionate: Latin
  • Clement: Merciful: Latin
  • Clifford:  Valorous: English
  • Clifton, Clive: Cliff dweller: English
  • Colin: Man of the people : Greek
  • Colton: rugged person: Old English
  • Conrad: Wise: Teutonic
  • Cooper: barrel maker: English
  • Cornelius: Noble: Latin
  • Craig: Crag-dweller: Scottish
  • Curtis: Courteous: Old French
  • Cyril: Lordly: Greek
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Monday, May 11, 2015

Peeps at The World's Dolls

This lovely lithograph "A Morning Walk" is from the
United States Government Archives. The artist is un-
known. Some of the chapters by Croyden do not
include illustrations so these will be enhanced
 with materials from alternative archives.
      In presenting this book, " Peeps at the World's Dolls," it is a great pleasure to me to think of the many girl doll-lovers into whose hands, I hope, it may come, and of the hours that they may spend in reading it and looking at the pictures. Those in color are direct color photographs, made by myself from the actual dolls, and they faithfully present every shade and detail exactly as these dolls appear.
      Many friends have given me great assistance, and I wish to express my hearty thanks to them as well as to various books. Missionary Societies, and Reference Libraries, which have provided me with information as to costumes, customs, and curious dolls. I have also had the advantage of free access, for purposes of photography and study, to a collection of over three hundred English and foreign dolls (many of them very rare), the property of an old friend.
      To one and all, my best thanks. May the book afford as much pleasure to those who read, as it has given me to write.
      Much of what you will read and view here are the abridged text and photographs by H. W. Canning-Wright. The content has been edited, updated and adapted for classroom use. However, adult visitors may wish to read the original book located at the Internet Archive
    CONTENTS: Chapters are linked below as these are transcribed and edited for young students.
    1. Great Britain: Old English Doll
    2. An Automated, American Doll Named Sadie
    3. The Feast of Dolls: Hinamatsuri or Doll's Day
    4. Russia: Russian Woodmen dolls made from moss, fir, cones, etc...
    5. A Flathead Dolly: Native American "Flathead" Papoose Doll in Leather Carrier
    6. Lapland: Dolls from Lapland in the typical winter and summer dress
    7. Italian Bambinos: Italian Dolls
    8. Maria Theresa, of Hungry: Hungarian Dolls
    9. The Precious Child of Korea: A Korean Doll
    10. Le Belle Franchaise: French Fisherfolk Dolls
    11. South African Dolls; Old and New
    12. Harald, the Norwegian: Norwegian Peasant Doll
    13. Chandi and Kali: The Indian Native Dolls
    14. The Best Doll House in Switzerland!
    15. Dolores, of Sunny Spain
    16. Kopiolani Imagines Her Samoan Dolly
    17. Wilhelmina Enjoys The Dutch Flowers
    18. The Dolls From Turkey
    19. A Mongolian Lady and Manchu Gentleman: Mongolian Dolls
    20. Belgium, The Great Adventure
    21. A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Video by www.unctv.org Doll and Miniature 
    Museum of High Point. High Point, NC.
     Come along with Stephanie Bourland 
    for an insider's tour of this great little 
    museum.