BIG LOVE by Charles L. Mee
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Lydia
Greek and Gremanic
Direct Meaning: Noble or of the noble kind
Traits Associated: Sensitive, natural, graceful, emanating balance, and harmony. Said to be very determined and strong-willed; however, doubt and hesitation can make her falter. A noblewoman; the name is taken from an area called “Lydia” that was located in a wealthy region of Asia Minor, where nobility lived.
Thyona
Greek
Direct Meaning: Inspire frenzy or to excite
Traits Associated: Self-motivated, efficient, resourceful, active, and courageous. Said to have powerful personalities and tends to be good at managing and directing. Known as original, can be rather haughty, and are often influence by the sign of Leo.
Olympia
Greek, Italian, and French
Direct Meaning: From the home of the gods.
Traits Associated: Excellent taste, love of art, beauty, and physical comfort. Said to aspire to perfection and are usually scrupulous in their undertaking in an almost obsessive fashion.
Nikos
Greek
Derived from Nicolas
Direct Meaning: Victory of the people
Traits Associated: Faithful, moral, and ethical. Said to be thoughtful, and intellectual, but demanding in personal relationships. A sensitive man who is good at speaking with both men and women.
Constantine
Latin
Direct Meaning: The same, not changing, standing.
Traits Associated: Fervor, exaltation, impulsiveness, and outbursts of anger. Said to be a ladies’ man and is ambitious, active, creative, and dynamic. A strong man, brimming over with energy, ideas, and plans.
Oed
Greek
Direct Meaning: Derives from, “Oedipus”, meaning, swollen foot.
Traits Associated: Adventurous, independent, and strong. Said to want to set their own pace in life being governed by tradition. In Sophocles’ Greek tragedy “Oedipus Rex”, Oedipus kills his own father and marries his mot
Bella
Italian and Latin
Direct Meaning: Beautiful (in Latin it means “wars”)
Traits Associated: Adventurous, rebellious, yet caring and loving, striving to maintain a strong family. Said to be optimistic, intelligent, and have the ability to make friends easily.
Piero
Greek and Italian
Direct meaning: Rocky or stone.
Traits Associated: Passionate, romantic, magnetic, and intuitive. Said to have a desire to establish peace, promote humanity, and are affectionate and giving; however, this nature makes them easily imposed upon.
Eleanor
English, French,
and Greek
Direct Meaning: Shining light, the bright one. (In German, it translates to foreign one or other).
Traits Associated: Organized, empowered, and a leader, with the desired to achieve status, power, and wealth. Said to be compassionate but with a powerful personality.
Piero
Greek and Italian
Direct meaning: Rocky or stone.
Traits Associated: Passionate, romantic, magnetic, and intuitive. Said to have a desire to establish peace, promote humanity, and are affectionate and giving; however, this nature makes them easily imposed upon.