The Pagan Name Generator, revisited

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 23 Mar 2003, and now archived in the Forum Library.

MeeWah	23 Mar 2003
The idea to "revisit" this subject was inspired by jlbvt's thread: Do you have a magical name, and how did you choose it? The Pagan Name Generator was originally posted by Tarotbear a very long time ago. Some time later, by Marion. A search under the topic did not produce any results, so for the benefit of the new members & for anyone else who may be interested, I am posting the website. Those of us who initially tried it out found it uncanny after we ascertained the meanings of the names. Btw: I decided to keep the "name" I was "given": Astra Wyrd Cassandra, though I am not crazy about the Cassandra. Astra = English, from Greek "Aster" = Star. Wyrd = the triple goddesses of fate of Norse mythology. Cassandra = from Greek mythology, the Trojan princess given the gift of prophecy by Apollo. http://www.fjordstone.com/fjo/generator.html It would be interesting & fun to see what names result.

Moongold	23 Mar 2003
MeeWah, This was a lot of fun. I like my name too: [/color] Aurora = Goddess of the Dawn Branwen = Goddess of Love and Beauty Odin = God of War, Wisdom and Poetry These will be my alter egos. I will aspire to them, perhaps ask their protection and blessings. But I still like Moongold. Do you know.......if I had gone through school with a name like this my life may have been totally different!!! Moongold

lunalafey	23 Mar 2003
Cerridwen Annwnn Ice I like the name... Ice is a bit cold for the warm and caring person that I am. Then again, I'm quite influenced by Capricorn...they can appear cold. It's probably reffering to the average temprature of my hands and feet.... .....where did you find the breakdown for the meanings? 'ann' is part of my real first name....

Demonesse	23 Mar 2003
Whoa, check out my name. Don't mess with me, baby - I'm... Kali Song Guinevere!!! I think it will be interesting, to say the least, being named after the Hindu goddess of destruction. Thank you so much, MeeWah! This was fun!

Hedera	23 Mar 2003
....Introducing: Gwyneth Raven Merlin! Ok, I like it, but I'm afraid the only Gwyneth that comes to mind right now is the actress-waif.... I used to have a parrot named Merlin - or rather, Merlijn, the Dutch version of the name. Am I the only one who is reminded of those things were you get your porn-actor name? Something like: take the name of your first pet, and add - can't remember what you're supposed to add. :D

Victoria	23 Mar 2003
After using the "You call that a name? Go back and try again" link , (Rhiannon Crow Flame - ugh!) I am quite pleased with Mist Henge Moonshadow I love these things. Thank you, MeeWah.

firemaiden	23 Mar 2003
I am : Actually, I like the Lorelei name, it is a role I would sing in an opera. Not sure about the others...hm... maybe one more try...

MeeWah	23 Mar 2003
I see names as vehicles of power/empowerment, so part of the interest in names stems from this view. Words themselves have power--to heal, to diminish, so on. Some cultures choose names carefully with that in mind such as the Native American & Asian cultures. My given name was in observation of the concept. Some of the meanings of names I already know, from a period of frenzied research years ago :D I also have a couple of reference sources on names. There are websites that provide basic information on the origin &/or meaning which a search under the topic "names" would produce.

MeeWah	23 Mar 2003
Lunalafey: Am inclined to think there is an emphasis on Old English influences. Cerridwen reminds me of a form of "Cedric" which means "battle chieftain". Wen seems to be a variation of "Wynn"', "Wynn" & other variations; of Old Welch origin: "fair, white one". Ann(e) is of Hebrew origin: "graceful one" with "wnn" a variation of the aforementioned "Wynn". Ice seems descriptive as well--a reference as ye have mentioned to the cold extremities as well as the appearance of such. Capricorns can appear distant & aloof, but in reality, they are anything but! Btw: "Isa" (also Ica) is of Scandinavian origin; also a rune. It refers to a state of stasis; a standstill, a freeze.

MeeWah	23 Mar 2003
FireMaiden: Considering that ye are an opera singer, Lorelei seems apt--of *German* derivation: "Siren of the River Rhine" :D North--are ye originally from the "north"? Earthhaven--that is evocative of the earthy qualities, which provide grounding & sustenance. Btw: am flying by the seat of my pants; intuitively.

Royal Cat	23 Mar 2003
That was fun! Thanks for the link. My name is: Deirdre Rowan Odin ...just wish I knew more about the names and what they 'mean' - anyone care to fill me in?

Victoria	23 Mar 2003
I've collected names ever since I can remember, in different 'categories' Mundane, neat sounding Mundane-with-meaning Magical/purposeful One of my favorite sources of magical/purposeful is "Magical Names" by Phoenix McFarland, and that is where I came across my current purpose name. (A bright, earth-based personality. One who loves the turning of the wheel of the year and who rejoices with its changes. *Well, I'm working on it*) There is also an extensive site giving the numerological/kabalarian low-down on any name. If it's not there - email them. They even evaluate business names! http://www.kabalarians.com/index.htm

zorya	23 Mar 2003
i lost my name from the first time i tried this, so i did it again. cassandra ahern elf cassandra is a trojan princess with the gift of prophecy (looks like we share a name meewah ;) ) ahern is one who owns many horses, or lord of the horses.

Royal Cat	23 Mar 2003
Ok, after a little web research I've found the following... Deirdre meaning "sorrowful" from Old English, Gaelic Rowan meaning "red headed, rugged" It is also a tree that is said to be preferred (second only to the Yew) for wand making. and, of course, Odin from Norse Mythology I gave it another try since the name didn't fit as well as I would've liked. This time I got: Cerridwyn Autumn Athena Cerridwyn, "a Goddess of inspiration and knowledge...the very essence of the Triple Goddess" Autumn, from the season of Autumn - which is appropriate as I was born in the autumn! Athena, the virgin goddess of wisdom and the arts. Also a warrior. :)

jacx57	23 Mar 2003
This is fun! I got Cerridwyn Earthhaven Ariel I think it sounds so very cool! yay!

MeeWah	23 Mar 2003
Victoria: Thanks for the link! The website is fascinating--I expect to spend hours poring over it...

amyel	23 Mar 2003
Tee hee....I did it twice. The first time it came out as: Arianrhod East Gaia, which took a bit of research, but I interpret as Silver wheel (hence Moon), east & earth mother. I suppose this could mean "Eastern Moon Mother". The second time I did this it came out as: Morgaine Gaia Celestine Which I could interpret as: "Fairy Mother of the Stars" Hmmmm....which to choose, which to choose....

jlbvt	23 Mar 2003
I love this link, MeeWah! I tried it a bunch of times, and I got a lot of stinkers. But then I got a couple of really good ones. *I know that I have defeated the purpose of the generator* But I have to be true to myself, so here's what I got: Thunder Firedancer Elven I also really like "Rowan", I read that on someone elses post here. Maybe I would settle for Rowan Thunder Firedancer, or maybe even Thunderdancer, I love these names!

mrsjvan	23 Mar 2003
Athena Ravynne Red - That's me! I do like the sounds of it. Very Spicy ;P

firemaiden	23 Mar 2003
Thanks Mee Wah! well, I guess Berkeley California is not really north, but it is northern California, the part that will probably drop into the ocean one day.... I like the Lorelei part! As for earth... hmm. well I am an earth sign... (Virgo) but with everything else in FIRE!!

Kyrielle	23 Mar 2003
Lorelei Branwen Ice. Does this mean I'm related to Moongold and lunalafey and Firemaiden? I'm not crazy about Ice, either. But this is kind of fun. Maybe I'll try again and see what I get. I also have "Magical Names" and I agree it's a very good book. -- Kyrielle

Melvis	23 Mar 2003
I still use the name I got the first time I tried this. It's my User Name on a few sites. It's very musical sounding... Athena Esme Luna Don't ya love it? I do! :D Peace, Melvis :TSTRE

Cerulean	23 Mar 2003
Okay, that was too funny. Gaia Lugh Gaia. Gaia is one letter off from my English given name and I think Lug is a celtic godling of sort. The fact I have two Gaias really counters my air-water aspects, but my Libra Moon self is chuckling, saying the earth really made an impact in this name. Thanks Meewah, that was fun. Mari P.S. I did it again and Dru Ariel Isis showed up. A little too power-packed for me, but very pretty.

Butterfly	24 Mar 2003
LOL Eartha Erin Elven- 3 e's interesting. Must give it more thought.

coldsuns	24 Mar 2003
Thor Rhiannon Athena I prefer Sky..-=X

Kiama	24 Mar 2003
Cerridwyn Oak Branwen YUCKY! Our of all the Welsh Goddesses, Branwen and Cerridwen are the two I feel least close to... For me, Ceeridwen will always be the crone who ate Taliesin... And Branwen will always be that silly girl who spent too much time talking to sparrows! ;) So I'm gonna try again... Lorelei Spider Merlin Hmmm.... A little better, but not really me... Let's try again... Erin Peace Odin That's a little better... But y'know, I think I'll stick with 'Kiama'! :D Kiama

Kyrielle	24 Mar 2003
How about Raven Serena Heart? Cerridwyn Moonshadow Athena? -- Kyrielle

Gerbear	24 Mar 2003
Thank you MeeWah. This is a fasinating link. I turn out to be, Thor Elven Moonchild I am a Cancer!

rota	24 Mar 2003
I'm "Elf-Arrow Sidhe Morag". hm. I guess I am pretty much a prick... :D

Inana	24 Mar 2003
Well... im bored just now. This is what i get: Psyche Elder Pendragon Mmmmmmh... elder?? And what or who is Pendragon?

Kiama	24 Mar 2003
Inana: Pendragon was the 'surname' of King Arthur and his line. It roughly translates into Head Dragon, and is all about kingship and leadership of Britian. Kiama

Melvis	24 Mar 2003
Okay, I think me and this Pagan Name Generator have some kind of connection going. Look what I got the second time I tried it: Gwinevere Psyche Lothlorien Jeez, I love that one, too! I think I'll stick with Athena Esme Luna, though. It just rolls off the tongue so nicely. ;) Peace, Melvis :TSTRE

Aerin	25 Mar 2003
Luna Rhiannon Lorelei which has a nice ring to it I think. I did this before, and can't for the life of me remember what it came up with! Aerin x

Inana	25 Mar 2003
Quote: Originally posted by Kiama Inana: Pendragon was the 'surname' of King Arthur and his line. It roughly translates into Head Dragon, and is all about kingship and leadership of Britian. ¡Oh! Didn't know about it. Thanks much for the information, Kiama. :) It's interesting the amount of different names this generator gives.

Melissa`	25 Mar 2003
Luna Lilith River ...hmmm

Maan	25 Mar 2003
Hmmm i am Arianrhod Odin Guinevere Quote: Originally posted by Hedera [b i used to have a parrot named merlin - or rather, merlijn, the dutch version of the name. :d [/b] I had a white rat that i called Merlijn too. He was so cute :( It was a rat with cat type personality ;)

wavebreaker	25 Mar 2003
I'm Gaia Ocean Ogham. I guess that fits, me being a very earthy person (Gaia) who loves the Ocean... ;) I don't know what Ogham means though... Edited to add: Maan (thanks!) sent me this website. Ogham is "an alphabet that was used in fifth-century Ireland. Known as ogham, the 25-letter alphabet was supposedly inspired by Ogma, god of eloquence." Seems to fit too, since I'm originally a translator/writer... ;)

zorya	25 Mar 2003
Quote: Originally posted by rota I'm "Elf-Arrow Sidhe Morag". hm. I guess I am pretty much a prick... :D roflmao :D rota! i think it's a wonderful name. i took it ( the first parts) to mean you have a real sense of direction, straight and true..into the world of 'spirits'. don't know what morag means though ;)

jema	25 Mar 2003
Odin Ra Butterfly i chose the neutral gender option. what a weird name. odin and ra are perhaps not to gods you connect with such a flighty thing as a butterfly:) one more try for a feminine name: Eartha Feather Amergin now that is better. i always loved the song of Amheirgin

Victoria	25 Mar 2003
Quote: Originally posted by jema Odin Ra Butterfly odin and ra are perhaps not to gods you connect with such a flighty thing as a butterfly:) I use the butterfly as a symbol of transformation - very powerful for me, and goes with your other names that way!

MeeWah	25 Mar 2003
Great to see all these names! rota & Zorya: Morag is a dimunitive form of Mor (with accent over "o"), of Scottish/Irish origin. Translates as "Sarah".

cricket	25 Mar 2003
hmm... Firedancer Moonfire Lugh. Does it sound like me? Or is Serpent Tiger Oak better?

Demonesse	25 Mar 2003
Lol...this website has to be taken with a generous pinch of salt though ;)

Dakini	25 Mar 2003
This is my Pagan name : Athena Astra Ravynne How do you find out the meanings?

Ruby Red Slippers	25 Mar 2003
MeeWah- Thank you...what fun! LILITH ATHANE DOVE I love it.....love to think about being associated with the first woman. Not sure about Athane. but love the peacefulness of "Dove" Thank you, Ruby

Kyrielle	25 Mar 2003
Dakini: Athena: Greek goddess. Domains include battle, wisdom, and the city of Athens, among many others. Symbols include the owl and the olive. Astra: Latin for "star" Ravynne: Looks like a fanciful respelling of "raven" to me. I tried it again (too much fun!); got Brigid Greenwood Merlin. One of my favorites so far. -- Kyrielle

Wisp Wings	26 Mar 2003
Danu Celestine Aidan Well hummm, this is me. Enjoyed doing this. Anyone with any input for these three names together? I really do like it. :-) Thanks for sharing this site.

BC Hockey Mom	27 Mar 2003
Tara Wind Firedancer.....that's me!! I really like this one!!......it sort of flows dosn't it!!... cool site!..this is fun! BC Hockey Mom

zorya	27 Mar 2003
hey joe-anne! did you realize you got earth, wind and fire? hmmm... think i know what music you can dance to, lol.

BC Hockey Mom	27 Mar 2003
hehehe....good one!!....I wasn't really paying attention cause I WAS going to ask how we find out what our names mean...BUT it would have looked kinda stupid with a name like I got!!...lol... I think I'll keep mine!! BC Hockey Mom....

RedWood	27 Mar 2003
Wolfe Osiris Flame I decided to not go with a specific gender.

zorya	27 Mar 2003
joe-anne, tara is not only a name for mother earth, but is the druid mother goddess and a tibetan goddess, known as the mother of all buddhas. the goddess of compassion and wisdom.

BC Hockey Mom	27 Mar 2003
WOW!!...really?!!...NOW I really feel IMPORTANT!!...lol...I don't know about the wisdom but I'll go with the compassion!!.....lol... How do you know all this?....where do you find this stuff out?...ok..too many questions again... Thanks for the meanings!!...LOVE IT!! REDWOOD....Wolfe eh??...hmm....little RED riding hood and the Wolfe in the WOODs?!....sorry..couldn't help myself!!... BC Hockey Mom

Wisp Wings	28 Mar 2003
Neat name Jo-Anne! Anyone out there know anything about the one I got? It was Danu Celestine Aidan. Thank you if you can help with this. Light and Love, Ginny

Wisp Wings	28 Mar 2003
I tried again, have a different name. Had a bit of time this afternoon so I am off to look up info and read more on a new name that it gave me after retrying it. I am keeping this one. I really love this name, liked the other one too. I'm just not too sure how to pronounce the last part of Arianrhod. Is it said as rod or rode? I am guessing the "h" is silent and it is spoke as rod. Is that right? Ohhhhhh the full name, I will place it in the subject line.......but it is Arianrhod Henge Faerie. Musing a muddled mind here, guess I am in connection to a Faerie or Faeries within a Henge coming out in the light of the full moons in service of Arianrhod or is this my presence of being in an altered state of consciousness or both? :-) Light, love and bright blessings, Ginny

scheherazade	28 Mar 2003
Avalon Aine Arienrhod three A's. What does that mean?

azuremariposa	24 Apr 2003
(i love name generators...had a great Ya Ya name somewhere...hehe) behold! Cerridwen Epona Moonstone has joined the midst... Cerridwen: Means "blessed poetry" from Welsh cerdd "poetry" and gwen "white, fair, blessed". This is the name of a Celtic goddess of poetry. Epona: Derived from Gaulish epos meaning "horse". This was the name of the Celtic goddess of horses. Moonstone: Intuitive sources say that Moonstone is a stone of emotional harmony and wellbeing. It has been revered for centuries in India as a stone which can bring harmony and good fortune to marriages and love relationships. Moonstone is said to help one relax and enjoy life, and to help one fully love & appreciate others. (name meanings taken from BehindTheName.com...Moonstone properties taken from HeavenandEarthjewelry.com) not sure about the horse thing, but the other two are perfect!! i've always had moonstone...most often in a ring...:D many blessings, and thanks for the site link!! ~azure

allibee	24 Apr 2003
Guinevere South Myst .... :) guffaw, guffaw, chortle, chortle :) methinks I'll stick with allibee :O)

Kissa	24 Apr 2003
Deirdre Dragon Beowulf that's me, Kissa, according to them ... very funny, so funny i'll try again ;-) since i have no idea who my name refers to ... and i am more into cats than dragons ;-) is beowulf a kind of wolf ?? that would be nice! maybe i have to do some research. alright, edited after i checked ... beowulf was indeed a great scandinavian warrior who fought a dragon. so the nordic part fits quite well but there are definitely too many dragons in that name, i am more water than fire. on the second attempt i got : aine psyche merlin. this one is ok.

CrystalRainbow	25 Apr 2003
Sidhe Angel Ra Is anyone able to interpret the names Sidhe and Ra for me? Would that be pronounced SID with silent 'he'? I like the name Angel :) ~Blessings~ CR

Vita-morte	25 Apr 2003
Isis Nightwind Arianrhod...that is so pretty! It even sort of clicks :) Thanks for sharing the link!

Gerbear	25 Apr 2003
I tried again and have gone from "Thor Elven Moonchild" to "Merlin Dragonfhain Acorn" Moonchild/Acorn has a hint of lunacy about it.

Demonesse	26 Apr 2003
Quote: Originally posted by Gerbear Moonchild/Acorn has a hint of lunacy about it. Indeed, Acorn, you are a nut. Just kidding!!! I couldn't resist. ;)

MeeWah	27 Apr 2003
CrystalRainbow: Regarding your query-- Sidhe = people of the hills (or mounds); from Gaelic = fairies; pronounced "SHEE". Ra = Egyptian Sun God, also known as Re. In some Egyptian mythology, he is said to be the father of the gods.

tanis	30 Apr 2003
the generator gave me athena angel firestorm. but my chossen name is Tinània Werwofen. its fun as im always refered to angel by my nan.

RAVENAL	30 Apr 2003
I thought I would try this naming by machine...everyone who has done this is having so much fun... One click...Oh this is good...I like it...sounds/feels just right to me...anyone who knows me would see it fits...I intend to use it...stripped naked under the FULL MOON...OH this will be even more fun... SHADOW SHADOW BUTTERFLY... long story/shortened form...my darling Raven...black long-haired... Norweigen Forest cat...he was my birthday present soon to be 2 yrs old...dreamed of Forest Cats in the astral...my darling Merlin blue-eyed long-haired Balinese of 19 yrs...ready to transition found this dreamstate way of helping me find my next familiar/cat companion/friend...I found him peeking out at me on the internet...golden eyed...black furred...immediately recoginized and remembered...from other astral dreams and otherlives... he is my darling Zoe's half brother...she is my first Forest Cat...found her in Pennsylvania...following my dreams prompting...looking for local Forest Cats...Raven is nicknamed Ravenal...(I took his nickname for this forum...as my first choice...Raven...was already taken)...but his name from the life before...Shadow...when he was my black cat bestfriend in the Phillippines...left him in 1983...and saw him comming back to me again...8 or 9 yrs ago when I was having lots of Raven astral dreams...astral connections to real life animals named Raven...mostly Greyhounds...needing homes...help...other dogs and 1 cat...him... many years ago experiencing all these Raven dreams/reallife happenings...I was somewhat stressed...seeking an animal psychic...I found one who was also a past/life regressionist...put me under with a technique exploring every chakra and found there in everyone...ravens...and soon when I got connected to the internet...I chose the name Raven as my email...it seemed most appropriate...we have ravens living/flying/hunting the fields and woods behind our home...every Spring they nest in our small woods and sing raven courting songs...they have always talked to me and been part of my life everywhere...and I have lived many places...they are worldwide...when I had a ceremony in Sedona about 6 yrs ago a native Shaman told me of my Raven connections...he said I had Raven at my core...I smiled...no news there...this I already knew...my Raven...my Shadow from another life...he follows me everywhere...my darling...Shadow Shadow and Butterfly...another favorite image/energy/name for me...there are representations of butterflys...for me meaning transformation...everywhere throughout my home...always have been...collected...found...given...made by me/others...I have even painted 2 upon the walls..they are always in my garden...often landing on me...as Gemini too...needing change/transformation...this process that follows me throughout my life...I am so very familiar with it...now another magical name so very approiate for me...new name/new me...but really always there in some form...this is such fun...

Str4Berryan9eL	30 Apr 2003
That was fun! I got a name like Helga the first time I tried and I didn't like it so I did it again and I got Branwen Bear Ogham! :D TTFN ~ Branwen Bear Ogham - I told you i like it! ;) Just wondering can u change the font of these threads? I tried html but it didn't work too well, the colors did thou... And the truth is You could slit my throat, And with my one last gasping breath I would apologize for bleeding on your shirt - Taking Back Sunday

C.N.	06 May 2003
I got Nightwind Wyrd Dragon. I like it and it fits my sun and moon signs. Now I only have to figure out what Wyrd really means.

RAVENAL	06 May 2003
Hey...C.N. Nice name...was it found with just one click...would you have tried again if you didn't like it...just curiousity on my part...and why keep something if you don't like it...since this is all about having fun...but back to the WYRD part of your new name...pronounced in different ways for different meanings... word...weird...wired...whirred...just wondering about your pronunciation...and what meaning you have found/chosen... How does your name fit your sun and moon signs... Shadow Shadow Butterfly...just some of the clothes...1...3... I currently wear...but who's counting...

C.N.	06 May 2003
To answer your questions, Ravenal. Yes, I found it on the first click and I tried some more also, but I didn't like the subsequent ones at all. It relates to my sun and moon signs as follows. My sun sign is Aries and my moon sign is Capricorn. Capricorn moon people tends to me loners and being cautious with a sense of the proper, while Aries sun people are full of action and excitement. The Nightwind part does speak of lonelyness but also of movement, while Dragons are both firey and conservative creatures.

zorya	06 May 2003
wyrd has to do with the past and how it is part of your present and effects your future. the past could be from this life or another. wyrd huh? :laugh:

Kyrielle	06 May 2003
Avalon Purple Hawk? Is there such a thing as a purple hawk? -- Kyrielle

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