Aster [AS-tər] is from the Greek word ἀστήρ (aster) meaning “star”. The aster flower, which resembles a daisy, was named this due to the star-shaped flower head. According to legend, when Zeus placed the goddess Astraea among the stars, she began to cry as she looked down at the dark, starless earth. Her tears fell as stardust and where they landed asters bloomed. And, according to Virgil, these hardy flowers were made into wreaths and used to adorn the altars of the gods.

For me, Aster is a bright floral name but with a glint of mysterious darkness. The flowers symbolize love, faith, and wisdom.

c o m b o s

• Aster Boadicea
• Aster Emmeline
• Aster Anais
• Aster Elisabet
• Aster Elisabeth

Blythe [*BLIEDH] is from the Old English surname meaning "cheerful". It gives me sweet, summer-in-the-country vibes like blue skies and flowers dotting a field.

c o m b o s

• Blythe Adeline
• Blythe Aveline
• Blythe Beatrice
• Blythe Emily
• Blythe Emmeline
• Blythe Jean
• Blythe Johanna
• Blythe Josephine
• Blythe Leona
• Blythe Lily
• Blythe Margaret
• Blythe Margot
• Blythe Matilda

Jane [*JAYN] is an English name, ultimately from the Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "Yahweh is gracious".

c o m b o s

• Jane Ariadne
• Jane Azalea
• Jane Beatrix
• Jane Emilia
• Jane Emily
• Jane Iris
• Jane Isabella
• Jane Josephine
• Jane Lily
• Jane Ottilie
• Jane Patricia
• Jane Rosalie

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Flora [FLAWR-ə] is from the Latin flos meaning "flower". Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.

c o m b o s

• Flora Calliope
• Flora Elisabeth
• Flora Emily
• Flora Esme
• Flora Ines
• Flora Isabelle
• Flora Josephine
• Flora Josette
• Flora Libby
• Flora Liv
• Flora Lydia
• Flora Natalie
• Flora Ottilie

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Elisabeth [i-LIS-ə-bəth] is from the Greek form of the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע ('Elisheva') meaning, "my God is an oath" or "pledged to God". It is a classic, timeless name that has been popular for centuries.

c o m b o s

• Elisabeth Ondine
• Elisabeth Flora
• Elisabeth Astrid
• Elisabeth Hazel
• Elisabeth Harriet
• Elisabeth Maud / Maude
• Elisabeth Una
• Elisabeth Trudy
• Elisabeth Eden

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Pearl [*PURL] is an English name meaning, of course, "pearl". Pearls are thought to impart health and wealth on their bearers. A perfect gift.

Pearls are also my birthstone and one of my favorite gems.

c o m b o s

• Pearl Amelia
• Pearl Amy
• Pearl Anna
• Pearl Anouk
• Pearl Astrid
• Pearl Bethany
• Pearl Emily
• Pearl Esme
• Pearl Fiona
• Pearl Freya
• Pearl Ingrid
• Pearl Marian
• Pearl Mattea
• Pearl Olivia

Alma [AL-mə] is from the Latin word almus meaning “nourishing, kind, propitious”. It is also a word for “soul” in Spanish. In Hungarian, it means “apple”. Then, in Hebrew, it means “young woman”. It’s a name with a variety of meanings and a lovely sound.

For me, Alma is a warm, creamy name like a cozy soft blanket and smells of fresh coconut and vanilla.

c o m b o s

• Alma Honey
• Alma Johanna
• Alma Johanna Honey
• Alma Joy
• Alma Lydia
• Alma Lydia Jean
• Alma Willow

Hazel [HAY-zəl] is from the Old English word hæsel meaning the tree or light brown.

In British folklore, hazel trees are associated with love and fertility. In Celtic Ogham, hazel trees are associated with Brighid, goddess of wisdom and divine inspiration. It gives me great imagery of autumn and beautiful changing leaves.

c o m b o s

• Hazel Annie
• Hazel Annora
• Hazel Ava
• Hazel Emily
• Hazel Josephine
• Hazel Margaret
• Hazel Rosemary
• Hazel Samantha
• Hazel Patricia
• Hazel Isabella

Una [OO-nə] is an Irish name possibly derived from uan meaning "lamb".

c o m b o s

• Una Rosalie
• Una Rosemary
• Una Amaryllis
• Una Cosima
• Una Florence
• Una Pearl
• Una Primrose

Ada [AY-də] is derived from the Germanic element adal meaning "noble". It was originally used as a nickname for names such as Adalheidis (Adelaide).

c o m b o s

• Ada Clementine
• Ada Heather
• Ada Johanna
• Ada Rosalie
• Ada Sunny

May [*MAY] is from maia , a Greek word meaning "good mother". It is also another name for the hawthorn flower. This is an honoring name with a simple sound and a nice meaning.

c o m b o s

• May Addison
• May Amelia
• May Annesley
• May Astrid
• May Beth
• May Bethany
• May Cassidy
• May Cecilia
• May Dorothy
• May Elisabeth
• May Elizabeth
• May Eloisa
• May Emmeline
• May Felicity
• May Georgina
• May Iris

"If you're brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello."

— Paulo Coehlo

g i r l s

• Aster
• Blythe
• Mabel
• Jane
• Elisabeth
• Flora
• Alma
• May
• Hazel
• Pearl

b o y s

• August
• Julian
• Jasper
• Rowan
• Arthur
• Hugo
• Theodore

I'm Pia.

• level thirty-five
• she/her
• gemini
• ISFP
• formerly an electrician
• currently an office manager
• knows that you've got this
• is very proud of you

August [AW-gəst] is an English name meaning "exalted, venerable" from the Latin augere meaning "to increase". It is a time of harvest and abundance, symbolizing abundance, prosperity, and the fruition of hard work. For me, it is vibrant, warm, and welcoming—the moment when you smell the change in the air from Summer to Autumn.

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Percy [PUR-see] is an English name from the Old French percer meaning "to pierce, break through".

It's a lively, green name. It's forests, grass, dirt, bark, and somehow little white flowers. It's summer playtime and exploring the woods.

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Louis [LOO-ee] is the French form of the Latinized Ludovicus, which is from the German name Ludwig, meaning "famous battle".

c o m b o s

• Louis Apollo
• Louis Arthur
• Louis Forest
• Louis Jasper
• Louis Lysander

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Hugo [HYOO-go] is a Latinized form of Hugh which is from the Germanic element hug meaning "heart, mind, spirit". A meaningful name with a lively sound that reminds me of laughter, pine trees, ferns, chunky sweaters, and wellies. It's the day-long exploration of winter forests followed by hot chocolate in a cozy cabin.

c o m b o s

• Hugo Asa
• Hugo Barnaby
• Hugo Barnaby Jove
• Hugo Everest
• Hugo Jamie
• Hugo Joseph

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Edwin [EHD-win] is an Old English name meaning "rich friend".

For me, Edwin brings to mind golden fields in autumn and a bit of abstract mischievous playfulness. It's a handsome little name.

c o m b o s

• Edwin Apollo
• Edwin Arthur
• Edwin Barnaby
• Edwin Cosmo
• Edwin Elliott
• Edwin Forest
• Edwin Fox
• Edwin Henry
• Edwin Jack
• Edwin Jamie
• Edwin Jericho
• Edwin Leo
• Edwin Robin
• Edwin Sawyer

Arthur [AHR-thər] is a name of unknown origin but it is thought to be from the Celtic artos meaning "bear".

Arthur has a wintry warm vibe and makes me think of sweaters, tree bark, and bears.

c o m b o s

• Arthur Cosmo
• Arthur Folk
• Arthur Jamie
• Arthur Julian
• Arthur Julius
• Arthur Lewin
• Arthur Lionel

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Sidney [SID-nee] is an English name meaning "wide island" from the Old English sid "wide" and eg "island".

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• Sidney Arlo
• Sidney Asa
• Sidney August
• Sidney Brook
• Sidney Everett
• Sidney Forest
• Sidney Franklin
• Sidney Joseph
• Sidney Milo
• Sidney Theodore
• Sidney Walter

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Frey [*FRAY] is an anglicization of the Old Norse Freyr which means “lord”. In Norse Mythology Freyr was the twin brother of Freya and is associated with fertility, prosperity, sunlight, and rain. Short, simple, and I love the association with sunlight and rain.

c o m b o s

• Frey Aurelian
• Frey Barnaby
• Frey Elliott
• Frey Henry
• Frey Jasper
• Frey Julian
• Frey Rupert
• Frey Theodore

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