
The Nerd's Eye View
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This blog is about baby names, character names, naming characters etc. The writer of this blog is Nerd, 22. BA in English Studies.
The Nerd's Eye View
6y ago
Feminine:Acadia: meaning
“paradise”Adalina: meaning “noble”Agnella: meaning “pure,
chaste”Alba: meaning “dawn”Alessia: meaning
“defender of mankind”Ambra: meaning “amber
gem, golden”Annetta: meaning “favor,
grace”Antonella: meaning
“worthy of praise”Antonia: meaning “worthy
of praise”Arabella: meaning
“answered prayer”Benedetta: meaning
“blessed”Bernadetta: meaning “bold
as a bear”Cadenza: meaning “rhythm”Calandra: meaning
“skylark”Caprice: meaning
“impulsive, ruled by whim”Claretta: meaning “clear,
bright”Cosima: meaning “order,
beauty”Daniela: meaning “God is
my judge”Edvige: meaning
“conten ..read more
Pippinacious:
As I’m writing something: Yes, this is ok, good.
Going back to read that same thing...
The Nerd's Eye View
6y ago
pippinacious:
As I’m writing something: Yes, this is ok, good.
Going back to read that same thing later: Nope. Burn it. Bury it. Rid the world of this abomination ..read more
The Nerd's Eye View
6y ago
Origin: Japan Defiant spirits of chaos
and mischief; Destroy and protect Can be persuaded to act
as an allyMay banish evil spirits
and ghosts“Oni” is frequently
translated as “ogre” or “devil” They are not dumb with
ogres, but rather intelligent with magical powersAllegedly eat humans Appearance: shaggy,
horned clawed with red/blue/black skin Carry and wield the
kanabo, a large spiked iron bar(Main source: Encyclopedia of Spirits ..read more
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6y ago
Amaryllis Anemone Artemisia Aster Bleeding Heart Buttercup Camellia Clover Creeping Phlox Crocus Daffodil Dahlia Erigeron Geranium Goldenrod Hyacinth Iberis Iris Ixora Jasmine Jonquil Kerria Lady’s Slipper Larkspur Lilac Lobelia Lotus Love in the Mist Marigold Monk’s Hood Moon Flower Morning Glory Nasturtium Nigella Oleander Peony Pointsettia Poppy Powder Puff Primrose Queen Anne’s Lace Quince Salvia Scilla Silver Lace Vine Trillium Tulip Vinca Wandflower Wisteria Yarrow
NOT a complete list…Just some interesting names for
inspiration ..read more
The Nerd's Eye View
6y ago
the-nerdseye-view:
On what to
edit
Combine
paragraphs and sentences: This may be considered more of a
“revision”, but I think it works here too, especially when you’re slowly
reading through the story. You want the writing to be as tight and fluid as
possible.
Take
out unnecessary sentences: I have a tendency to over-write,
which makes it wordy and repetitive. If that’s you as well, try to get rid what you don’t
need.
Transitions:
Focus on how you get from one idea to another, both between sentences and between paragraphs. If you have the opposite problem as me and tend to “under-write ..read more
The Nerd's Eye View
6y ago
Origin: Ireland Name means “frenzy” Goddess of Battle fury.
Methods for influencing the outcome of battles: Acts like a cosmic
cheerleader; exhorting favorites during battleIntimidating opposing
side with shrieking and her terrifying presenceInciting frenzy and
spreading absolute panicTrademark is her death
shriek; it is a weapon and a harbinger of death She’s like a Banshee on
a grand scale and not attached to one family ..read more
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6y ago
hazeldomain:
sassy-un-classy:
Writing is slamming out an epic battle in one afternoon and then getting stuck on how a character walks across the room for three weeks
I am feeling so personally attacked right now ..read more
The Nerd's Eye View
6y ago
Feminine:Mab: meaning “joy,
happiness”Maeva: meaning
“intoxicating”Maira: meaning “bitter”Marella: meaning “shining
sea”McKala: meaning “gift of
god”Moira: meaning “bitter”Morella: meaning “great”Nessa: meaning “one, only
choice”Nola: meaning “famous”Nyla: meaning “champion”Onora: meaning “honor,
valor”Orlaith: meaning “gold
princess”Ossia: meaning “little
deer”Raegan: meaning “child of
the small king”Saoirse: meaning
“freedom”Sass: meaning “saxon”Searlait: meaning “free
man, strong”Seona: meaning “god is
gracious”Shavan: meaning “god is
gracious”Shay: meaning “admirable”Sile: meaning “blind”S ..read more
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6y ago
Origin: Norse Lord of wisdom, keeper of a well at the base of
Ygdrassil, the World Tree The well is a source of
hidden wisdomDrinking the water gives
you the gift of prophecyHe is a speaking oracular head Accessed via dreams and shamanic journeys ..read more
The Nerd's Eye View
6y ago
Feminine:Aghna: meaning “pure, chaste” Ahana: meaning “from the little ford” Ailene: meaning “multiple” Alana: meaning “rock, handsome” Anora: meaning “honor” Arliss: meaning “high fort/place name” Ashlyn: meaning “ash tree meadow” Assana: meaning “waterfall” Aurnia: meaning “golden lady” Avonmora: meaning “from the great river” Bedelia: meaning “high goddess” Bevin: meaning “melodious lady” Biddy: meaning “exalted one” Bria: meaning “strong, honorable” Caffaria: meaning “helmet” Cavana: meaning “from cavan” Ciarra: meaning “black, mysterious” Cliona: meaning “shapely” Decla: meaning “man of g ..read more