Rainer

Meaning: (Deciding Warrior, Army Counsel, Wise Army, Variant of Raynor. German form of Rayner. Related surname are occasionally used as given names. Poet Rainer Maria Rilke.)

Origin: (Old German, English)

Pronunciation: (RAY-ner, RIE-ner)

Gender: Uni-Sex

I was adding new quotes to my list of inspirational quotes and I came across some new writing quotes on the internet.  Just like both Havelock and Jessamyn *see on list of posts* this name was the name of the poet –Rainer Maria Rilke- whose quote I read. I think it is a cute name though I envision a very hippie kind of character named this or a nature based character. The meanings are strong. It’s an easily pronounced name and quite pleasant and crisp.

Jessamine / Jessamyn

Meaning: (Jasmine, A Flower, He Sees, Variant of Jasmine and Jessica.)

Origin:  (Arabic, Old French, Persian, Hebrew, English)

Pronunciation: (JH-S-aa-MihN, Jess-uh-men)

Gender: Female

I was adding new quotes to my list of inspirational quotes and I came across some new writing quotes on the internet. Just like the name Havelock *See on list of posts* this name was the name of an author whose quote I read. Jessamyn was the one I saw but when looking up the name I often saw the spelling Jessamine so I added them both. It seems this name was around as far back as the 1950’s but I would assume it may go even farther back but I am not sure how far back this might have been used or how often. It has good meanings and is a pretty name. A good nickname could be Jessa.

Havelock

Meaning: (Sea Competition, Sea Contest, Sea Sport, Is a form of the English and German name Oliver, Author Havelock Ellis.)

Origin: (Scandinavian, Old Norse, Welsh, German)

Pronunciation: (HHAEVLAAK)

Gender: Male, Possibly Uni-Sex

I was adding new quotes to my list of inspirational quotes and I came across some new writing quotes on the internet. While scanning the list I saw one of the quotes was from an author Havelock Ellis. I instantly liked the name. It is a name you don’t often see or hear especially in an English speaking country. It has decent meanings and seems a strong name as well. This would have to be well placed by an author to work especially in English speaking countries but I think it could be done.

Kalani

Meaning: (The Heavens, Sky, Royal One, The Chief)

Origin: (Hawaiian, Polynesian)

Pronunciation: (kah-LAH-nee, ka-LA-nee, KaaLAANiy)

Gender: Female, Possibly Uni-Sex

I was asking on Yahoo Answers about the name Aeryn *See on list of post*. Someone suggested the name Kalani as a surname for a character if I use Aeryn as a first name for a future character. I think Kalani is a beautiful name with strong and pretty meanings. I very rarely add Hawaiian names too so I am stocked to add this one. Nickname options could be Kal, Kall, or Lani all cute but not immature sounding.

Ginger

Meaning: (Spring Like, Flourishing, Pep, Liveliness, Ginger, Refers to the pungent root used as a spice. Also a nickname for Virginia (Latin). Reddish orange color, Virgin.)

Origin: (English, Latin)

Pronunciation:  (JIN-jer, JHIHNJH-er)

Gender: Female

I have had my issues with this name in the past. I just thought it was a stupid name and something you called a person with red hair, sometimes to get them mad. I have begun to hear this name more often and I looked it up. I like many of the meanings. It is a fresh name and is easily pronounced and not at all odd or confusing. I don’t know if I will ever use it but it has earned my respect and so I am adding it for all those out there that want to use it.

Bowen

Meaning: (Small Son, Son of Owen, Small, Victorious One, Son of the Well-Born or Youthful One, This interesting surname has two origins. Firstly, it can be of Welsh origin, being a patronymic form of the Welsh personal name "Owain", itself coming from the Latin "Eugenius", which derives from the Greek "Eugenios", meaning well-born or noble, with the Welsh patronymic element "ab" or "ap", son of; hence, "son of Owen". Secondly, it can be of Irish origin, being an Anglicized form of the Gaelic "O'Buadhachain", the prefix "O", meaning grandson or descendant of, and "Buadhach", a personal name meaning "victorious"; hence, "descendant of Buadhach". The surname dates back to the late 13th Century (see below), and John Bowen was recorded in the 1305 Register of the Freemen of the City of York. In the modern idiom the surname can be found recorded as Bowen, Boohan, Bohane, (O)Boughoan and (O)Boghan. Daniell, son of John Abowen, was christened at St. Peter's, Cornhill, London, in 1568. Charles Synge Christopher Bowen, Baron Bowen (1835 - 1894) was a judge; having been educated at Rugby and Balliol College in Oxford. Thomas Bowen, aged 26 yrs., a famine emigrant, sailed from Liverpool aboard the "Cambridge", bound for New York, in May 1846. The Coat of Arms most associated with the family is a blue shield with a gold lion rampant within an orle of gold roses, the Crest being an arm couped at the elbow and erect habited black cuffed ermine holding in the hand proper a chaplet of laurel green. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Madocus ap Oweyn, which was dated 1292, in "Placita de Que Warranto", Shropshire, during the reign of King Edward 1, known as "The Hammer of the Scots", 1272 - 1307. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling. http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Bowen )

Origin: (Welsh, Celtic, Old English, Irish)

Pronunciation: (B-AWehN, BOH-en, BO-uhn, Go to this site and run your cursor over the name Bowen to hear how it is said: http://www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=bowen)

Gender: Uni-Sex

The book I read back in December the author’s last name is Bowen. I kind of like this name. A cute nickname could be Bo or Bowie. The meanings are good and it’s not a first name you hear too much which I like. It’s also has noble meanings which I have stated before I love. It took me a while to finally decide to add this as it took a while to finally come to like it enough to add it. Now I am coming to really love this name.

Guinan

Meaning: (This is an anglicized form of the Olde Gaelic name O'Cuinneain. The Gaelic prefix "o" indicates "male descendant of", plus the personal name Cuinneain, a diminutive of Conn, meaning "hero" or "warrior". The Gaelic word "Cuinnean" literally translates as "canton" i.e. a small charge on the left corner of a warriors shield denoting a particular military achievement. The name is particularly widespread in Munster, especially in North Tipperary, West Clare and North Limerick. It has four spelling variations: - Guinan, Guinane, Guinane and Ginnnane. On November 7th 1778, David Guinan, an enfant was christened at St. John's, Limerick and on September 15th 1868 a daughter was born to Thomas Guinnane and Bridget Dempsey in Limerick. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Guinnane, a son born to Patrick Guinnane and Margaret Shiels. Which was dated February 21st 1846 at Limerick. during the reign of Queen Victoria, known as "The Great White Queen", 1837 - 1901. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling. http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Guinan, Star Trek: The Next Generation character.)

Origin: (Irish, Gaelic, Scottish)

Pronunciation: (Guy-nun, GY-nun)

Gender: Uni-Sex

I love watching Star Trek: The Next Generation and I like the character Whoopi Goldberg plays. She plays an alien named Guinan who works in Ten Forward which is the bar on the Enterprise. She comes from a race of listeners. I always found her character interesting. I really like her name as well because it is fun to say and it’s unique. The meanings are decent and strong. Since this is a real name it can be used by others for there characters and I don’t thing too many people with put it together that this name is on Star Trek.