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in reply to a message by Laura
Short Greek names for Owl and Thunder? My pleasure to be of service.
A cool Greek name for thunder is *Bronte* (as in the infamous Bronte trio).
Koukoubagia is a rather recent onomatopoeic rendition of owl. Shorter versions from classical Greek include *Glaux* (or *Glaukos*)and *Skops* (or *Skops*).
So how do "Bronte Glaux" or "Bronte Scops* resonate to your ears?
If you are not content, how about using "Athena" or "Athene" for owl? After all, the owl was the Goddess Athena's pet symbol for wisdom. And *everyone* would love a name like *Athene Bronte* :)
A cool Greek name for thunder is *Bronte* (as in the infamous Bronte trio).
Koukoubagia is a rather recent onomatopoeic rendition of owl. Shorter versions from classical Greek include *Glaux* (or *Glaukos*)and *Skops* (or *Skops*).
So how do "Bronte Glaux" or "Bronte Scops* resonate to your ears?
If you are not content, how about using "Athena" or "Athene" for owl? After all, the owl was the Goddess Athena's pet symbol for wisdom. And *everyone* would love a name like *Athene Bronte* :)
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I wasn’t able to combine "God-given thunderous owl " into a single, bona-fide, non-pythonesque Greek name. My suggestions:
Dorothea Brontoglauke
Theodosia Brontoglauke
Theodora Brontoglauke
Brontoglauke (pronounced "vrontoGLAPHkey") is a grammatically kosher combination of Bronte and Glaux . If you have a favorite deity other than the generic theo- , we could come up with an even more interesting first name.
By the way, an ancient proverb that has survived to this day is "Glauk' athenaze", i.e., to "carry owls to Athens". The expression is similar to the British "carry coals to Newcastle".
Brontopavlos
Dorothea Brontoglauke
Theodosia Brontoglauke
Theodora Brontoglauke
Brontoglauke (pronounced "vrontoGLAPHkey") is a grammatically kosher combination of Bronte and Glaux . If you have a favorite deity other than the generic theo- , we could come up with an even more interesting first name.
By the way, an ancient proverb that has survived to this day is "Glauk' athenaze", i.e., to "carry owls to Athens". The expression is similar to the British "carry coals to Newcastle".
Brontopavlos
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PS
PS Glaux is feminine and Skops is masculine. I presume you are searching for a girlie name, so I ditched Skops altogether.
PS Glaux is feminine and Skops is masculine. I presume you are searching for a girlie name, so I ditched Skops altogether.
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Oooh! Combining one of my favorite songs with *very* helpful info - what more could a girl ask for? ;-)
I like Bronte... I think I had originally stayed away from it because it had too much meaning already attached, but then after a day of frustration I had forgotten all about it. I don't know if I like Glaux or Skops better... Bronteglaux? That has a kind of a ring to it.
Athene Bronte definitely has a ring to it - maybe if I'm ever in need of a pseudonym someday. :-)
Thanks!!
Laura
I like Bronte... I think I had originally stayed away from it because it had too much meaning already attached, but then after a day of frustration I had forgotten all about it. I don't know if I like Glaux or Skops better... Bronteglaux? That has a kind of a ring to it.
Athene Bronte definitely has a ring to it - maybe if I'm ever in need of a pseudonym someday. :-)
Thanks!!
Laura
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Ooo! Ooo! Let me! Let me!
"Athene Bronte definitely has a ring to it - maybe if I'm ever in need of a pseudonym someday."
****** Yep, Athene Bronte is a cool name. Pavlos always comes up with the good'uns. :)
But let memememememe anagram a pseudonym for you! I just need your first and middle names. If you're not too concerned about privacy, you can give me your last name, too.
I'll 'gram ya a SLAMMIN' pseudonym! :)
-- Nanaea
"Athene Bronte definitely has a ring to it - maybe if I'm ever in need of a pseudonym someday."
****** Yep, Athene Bronte is a cool name. Pavlos always comes up with the good'uns. :)
But let memememememe anagram a pseudonym for you! I just need your first and middle names. If you're not too concerned about privacy, you can give me your last name, too.
I'll 'gram ya a SLAMMIN' pseudonym! :)
-- Nanaea
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I can't resist - I tried and tried and couldn't come up with ANYthing from my name. Here you go -
Laura Christine Wilson-Anderson
I can't wait to see what you get!!
Laura
Laura Christine Wilson-Anderson
I can't wait to see what you get!!
Laura
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