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| June is thought to be a contraction of Iunonius meaning "sacred to Juno". Juno is the Roman Goddess of adult women, marriage, and childbirth. Juno possibly means "the young one" as it is from the Proto-Italic *juwen meaning "young". She was noted for her beauty and fits of jealous rage. For me, the name is the childhood summers, bright and happy. It's early mornings by the stream, bare feet on dewy grass, sunshine filling the trees. It is carefree and limitless. June is also the month I was born in! c o m b o s
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oct 30 2025 + Bridget is from the old Celtic Brigantī meaning "the exalted one". It is an Anglicization of Brighid. In Irish Mythology Brigid is the goddess of inspiration, poetry, wisdom, and healing. She was also associated with fire / the hearth, spring, fertility, and protection. Quite a diverse goddess! c o m b o s
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oct 29 2025 + Sophia is from the Ancient Greek σοφία (sofia) meaning "wisdom, cleverness". In classical philosophy, Sophia was not just general intelligence but a deep, spiritual wisdom, it was the understanding of the innate nature of things. Considered one of the four cardinal virtues in ancient Greece it was adopted into early Christian theology as the personification of divine wisdom. Then, in Gnosticism, Sophia is a feminine figure, analogous to the human soul but also simultaneously one of the feminine aspects of God and possibly the Holy Spirit of the Trinity. I'm sure you've noticed that I'm a sucker for a name with meanings related to wisdom and the soul. Despite experincing a major rise in popularity in the last two decades and worldwide popularity, there's still something sweet and timeless about it. For me, Sophia is warm and creamy—as all my favorites are—but also cool and st... oct 3 2025 ∞
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I'm Patricia — but please call me Pia ! 🌻 I'm an '89 vintage, Gemini, INFP, namenerd, and an absurdist with a bit of stoic flare. I am an admirer of autumn as well as a lover of sweaters, cardigans, dresses, and cute socks—I like to be cozy! I also want to remind you… that you've got this and I'm so proud of you. If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know! feb 15 2012 ∞
nov 1 2025 + “I never approve, or disapprove, of anything now. It is an absurd attitude to take towards life. We are not sent into the world to air our moral prejudices. I never take any notice of what common people say, and I never interfere with what charming people do. If a personality fascinates me, whatever mode of expression that personality selects is absolutely delightful to me.” — Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray oct 30 2024 ∞
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Clark is from the Old English clerec meaning "priest". I'm honestly not sure if I prefer Clark or Clarke for a boy. I do like Clarke as a middle name for a girl though. c o m b o s
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oct 21 2025 + Henry is from the Germanic elements heim "home" and rih "ruler". It's a name that has stood the test of time and while traditional, it still has some warmth. I was never a huge fan of Harry or Hank though. c o m b o s
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oct 24 2025 + Warren is from an English surname that was derived from the Old North French warenne meaning "game park, hunting reserve". Or it may also likely to be from the present participle of the Old North French warir (Old French garir) meaning "defend, keep," from the Proto-Germanic *war- "to protect, guard". A warren is a series of crowded underground tunnels and burrows that wild or domesticated rabbits live in. And, that's what the name brings to mind for me: rabbits. I think it's a sweet, uncommon nature name for that reason. c o m b o s
jan 18 2025 ∞
oct 24 2025 + August is an English name meaning "exalted, venerable" from the Latin augustus or possibly from the Latin augere meaning "to increase". It is a time of harvest and abundance, symbolizing prosperity and the fruition of hard work. For me, it is vibrant, warm, and welcoming. August isn't autumn in the meteorological calendar but it is for the Celtic calendar! Either way, probably because of the au- it definitely has the aesthetic for me. The month of August was called Sextilis until the name was changed to honor Augustus Caesar. c o m b o s
jul 25 2024 ∞
oct 24 2025 + Harold is from the Old English name Hereweald , derived from the elements here "army" and weald "power, leader, ruler". It was the name of two kings of England including Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. The name fell out of use after the loss of the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest. It was revived in the 19th century. Harold is cuddly. A sweet teddy bear of a name that makes me think of cozying up with a good book, a just-right cup of cocoa, and a soft blanket. I also think of the movie Harold and Maude and the children's book Harold and the Purple Crayon . I adore the nickname Halley, like Halley's comet. Rollo would be quite cute too. Then there's Holly and Harry as well… Options! Note: Jay is 100% against Halley. ☹️ c o m b o s
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oct 24 2025 + Wesley is an English name meaning "west meadow" from the Old English west "west" and leah "woodland, clearing". c o m b o s
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oct 24 2025 + Harvey is from the Breton Hærviu, meaning "battle worthy", from hær meaning "battle" and viu meaning "worthy". It was introduced to England during the conquest. c o m b o s
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