Favorite names from Your Home Country

Question

I am currently writing my second book, and I need some names. Please give me suggestions, and if you know the meaning of the name, please tell me that as well.(For example, one of my characters, who is a soldier, is named Sitnah, which means opposition.) Thanks! Gracias! Danke!

Keep me posted on the status of that book! =] - DJ_Huero, May 25, 2012

OK. I don't know if any publisher will accept it, but maybe they will. It won't be done for a long time though. A book takes a long time, and this is a novel. - 0066cfd7, May 25, 2012

whats the book called? - maria-wayno, May 31, 2012

To Sing of Freedom - 0066cfd7, Jun 5, 2012

Answer 1

Well, I always thought Hope (female) was such a sweet and encouraging name as far as English. As far as Spanish, Araceli is another female name that is really pretty and it means, "heavenly altar". Just some female name ideas if you need.

never heard of "Araceli" before but it sound phenomenal and its meaning is gorgeous! - Machri, May 24, 2012

Thanks DJ! I'll remember these. I just might use Aracelli for my lead character, probably for when it is ready to be published. - 0066cfd7, May 24, 2012

Remember, one L though... Araceli. =] And yes, it's a beautiful name. Keep me posted on the book. ;-) - DJ_Huero, May 24, 2012

Hmm, the question was about names from your home country, and Araceli is a Spanish name... althought this is a mixed bag country... but then again.... there are no limits to the name game if it doesn't matter the actual origin. I don't know, jaja. The end - sinsonte, May 24, 2012

Well, we'll play specifics... I have Spaniard family, so I think that wins me permission to mention on behalf of their representation. Most of my family, including I, are in fact here in the US so that's where toss in Hope the American name.... - DJ_Huero, May 24, 2012

and we'll go bonus round and mention my soon to be wife is from Mexico and "Araceli" was a name we had considered but have chosen to go with "Aixa" when we do have children because we want a girl. - DJ_Huero, May 24, 2012

You should research about us down here en Southern Texas (where I am) es practically Mexico anyways, and us Americans can't seem to decide on a official language because we're so diverse anyways. We got all kinds of stuff popping out. ;-P - DJ_Huero, May 24, 2012

lol. You think you're south?:) - 0066cfd7, May 25, 2012

That's what I love about America... The title of my book is most likely going to be "To Sing of Freedom" as it is a sci-fi/fantasy book about a girl who rises from slavery to be a renowned warrior fighting for justice. - 0066cfd7, Jun 5, 2012

Answer 2

One of my favorite female names is Penelope, it's origin is Greek and means:Dream weaver.

I never knew that. Nice. - annierats, May 24, 2012

Answer 3

• Female:

1. Maritza: Princesa del encanto, la elegida.
2. Laura: Laurel, triunfo, victoria.
3. Alejandra: Protectora, vencedora,
4. Celina: Que viene del cielo.
5. Liliana: Pura como un lirio.
6. Natalia: Nacida en navidad
7. Andrea: Valiente y bella.
8. Sofía: Aquella que posee sabiduría.

• Male:

1. Andrés: Hombre viril y valiente.
2. Álvaro: Totalmente prudente, defensor, noble, elfo guerrero.
3. Fernando:Aquel que es atrevido, osado y voluntarioso.
4. Carlos: Fuerza y hombría, Aquel que es dotado de noble inteligencia, viril.
5. Rodrigo: Aquel que trae la gloria, glorioso.
6. Alejandro: Aquel que es el defensor, el vencedor, el que rechaza.
7. Diego: Instruido.
8. Bruno: De piel oscura
9. Marco: Varonil, masculino, relativo al dios marte.

I don't know any Celina nor any Marco. The others, I know at least one person named that way. - comunacho, May 25, 2012

Hmm, My sister's name is Celina and a few good friends Marco or Marcos. I think those names are just pretty! They sound good to my ear! - farallon7, May 25, 2012

Answer 4

My great-grandfather was named "Celerino". The name means "faster" (Latin)

My grandmother is Helia. Her name is "(female) Sun" (Greek)

I'm Ignacio (nicknamed "Nacho"). It means "fiery" (Latin)

A female friend of mine is named "Nayen". It means "Loved" (Mapudungún)

I like Celerino, it sounds very healthy and vegetarian, these days.. Lol. Nice contribution. - annierats, May 24, 2012

Answer 5

I'm from Germany, we do have some very oldfashioned names, if you like those best.

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My grandma's have been called "Leopoldine" and "Frieda", my grandpa's "Willibald" and "Gustav". Usually, Germans don't really care about the meaning of a name, only some refer to a certain meaning, like "Frieda" is related to "Frieden" which means peace.

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A lot of German names are related to the Bible as well, did you look some names up there?

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Most names used with a specific meaning in Germany have Latin roots, e.g. "Pius" (the innocent) or for a woman it would be "Pia".

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If you'd tell me in which direction the meaning should go, like, powerful, innocent, lovely etc I could be more specific with bringing up names...

I actually got Sitnah from the Bible... I got about 99 percent of the names so far for my story from there. I need lovely, warrior(good and bad) and just about anything inbetween! Danke! - 0066cfd7, May 24, 2012

I will think about it tomorrow and come back to you then - Machri, May 24, 2012

Answer 6

My grandmother's name was Vendela. It's rare and oldfashioned Swedish name.

Please note, I don't think my great grandparents spoke any Spanish, if they had, they might have avoided it.

El nombre de mi bisabuela era Vendela . Es un nombre sueco, muy raro y fuera de moda. Creo que mis bisabuelos no eran hispanohablantes, si hablarían español posiblemente no hubieron escogido este nombre por su hija.

The Spanish version is at and above my competency, kindly correct me, pls. - annierats, May 24, 2012