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 later: Nope. Burn it. Bury it. Rid the world of this abomination ..read more

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

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-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

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

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

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

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

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