Naming things

Always interested in the meaning of names.

Ragnhild (Old Norse)

meaning: God’s battle or Battle advice
motivation: Is purpose driven
character: Someone with a sense of justice
feelings: Does not like to feel restricted
intelligence: Has the ability to achieve academically
spiritual: Has a pure heart
nature: Is a disciplined person
inherent: A love of freedom

Which, apart from the “disciplined” part, is a pretty good match. I can even be said to have a pure heart, as long as a little leeway for just a pinch of devilishness is allowed…

Do people grow up to suit their names, I wonder? Is there a sort of collective subconsciousness that tells parents the right name to pick for their new-born child? If it’s neither, how come so many people seem to have a name that is exactly right for them? It’s easier when you get to pick the name yourself, maybe, but I had no idea what the meaning of Robin was when I settled on it, or rather, it settled on me.

Robin (female – from Roberta)
(Old English)

meaning: One who shines with fame
motivation: Tries to correct injustices
character: Is able to forgive readily
feelings: An emotionally strong person
intelligence: Has a keen and understanding mind
spiritual: Full of hope
nature: A person who loves life
inherent: Demonstrates refinement

Uhm. Well. I do not forgive easily, nor readily. Actually, that’s not stricktly true, I forgive, I just don’t forget. The fact that there was something to forgive makes me lose just that little bit of respect for the person in question and that is never good. Very imperfect forgiveness, isn’t it?

Voice in my head: Shania Twain – No One Needs to Know