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U rang, Nanoula?
Well, Janoula (pronounced YianOOla)is a nickname of Joanne ("little Joanne").
In Greek, "-oula" endings to girly names adds a touch of affection...
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Thanks for the info. My second name is Janoula and my parents picked that name up while honeymooning in Greece.
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Always at my service, m'lord?And what, pray tell, is the Greek ending to boys' names which adds a touch of affection? :)-- Nanoula
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Usually "-aki" or "-ako"
That would make your lifemate Yiannaki, our cranky cabellero "Daividhako", our glorious leader (Allah's praise be upon him) "Michalaki" and yours truly...
"Pavlaki"
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Thanks, Pavlaki! (Mmm... sounds like a dessert!)
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Be careful,Nanaea. Lots of whipped cream. ;)Phyllis (aka Sidhe Uaine or Gaia Euphoria)
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...nuts and honey a gogo...:P
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