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| darkcrow |
Posted - 24 May 2006 : 06:07:44
My wife is pregnant with our fourth child. When we first found out, we decided that if it is a boy she gets to name it and if it's a girl I get to choose the name. She had the ultra sound and I win. I love the names of the characters in the realms novels and since this is the age of uniqueness in children naming, I would like my baby girl to have a Forgotten Realms name. What do you think I should name my child? |
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| The Sage |
Posted - 31 Aug 2006 : 01:08:30
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
I don't know what's wrong with young folk these days. What's wrong with using some good old-fashioned names, like "Alaundo"?!   
Strangely, Alaundo never appeared on my "Baby Name Listing."
Tethtoril did though. |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 18:29:33
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
I don't know what's wrong with young folk these days. What's wrong with using some good old-fashioned names, like "Alaundo"?!
Emphasis on "old".  
Thou art still at an age to feel the wrath of this staff, Furry one! |
| Kuje |
Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 17:31:31
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
I don't know what's wrong with young folk these days. What's wrong with using some good old-fashioned names, like "Alaundo"?!
Emphasis on "old".
Geezer comes to mind. :) |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 17:11:53
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
I don't know what's wrong with young folk these days. What's wrong with using some good old-fashioned names, like "Alaundo"?!
Emphasis on "old". |
| idan_mor |
Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 12:20:43
First Congra!!!
Everytime I hear the name liriel it reminds me of Shir-el Which in hebrew is god's song.
And if you must know(and you must cause i decided to share thiswith you :) ) Liriel can also be translated to The god's lyrics. But enough of my language... The most importent thing is that your girls is going to be healthy and smart and beautiful... Mazal Tov...
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| Alaundo |
Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 08:33:06
Well met
I don't know what's wrong with young folk these days. What's wrong with using some good old-fashioned names, like "Alaundo"?! |
| scererar |
Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 05:33:11
cool, good choice. Did we ever get to find out when the baby is supposed to be born? |
| Rinonalyrna Fathomlin |
Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 05:26:22
Shandril is a pretty name. I'm so happy to hear this. |
| Reefy |
Posted - 30 Aug 2006 : 01:25:36
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Hehe... that doesn't surprise me in the slightest.
The Lady K and I didn't even find it strange that the first eleven names on the "Baby Name List" we composed before Narnra was born, consisted entirely of long-time FR characters. Five were purely Ed characters, three were from Steven and the remaining names were from Elaine.
Impressive. Very impressive. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 29 Aug 2006 : 15:03:34
Hehe... that doesn't surprise me in the slightest.
The Lady K and I didn't even find it strange that the first eleven names on the "Baby Name List" we composed before Narnra was born, consisted entirely of long-time FR characters. Five were purely Ed characters, three were from Steven and the remaining names were from Elaine. |
| The Hooded One |
Posted - 29 Aug 2006 : 14:45:21
Hurray! (Hurrah!)
Narnra, Shandril, Alustriel (as evidenced by GenCon encounters), Laeral (ditto), and several Storms . . . Ed's in a way responsible for the names of an increasing number of real-life people.
Which will probably please him no end.
love,
THO |
| darkcrow |
Posted - 29 Aug 2006 : 14:22:34
I know you all have waited very passionatly for the coming of my lovly baby's chosen name. After alot of thought and more thought I have disided her name shall be...................SHANDRIL. Thank you all for all you support. |
| darkcrow |
Posted - 29 May 2006 : 23:55:56
thanks guys for the help. |
| EytanBernstein |
Posted - 29 May 2006 : 23:32:56
quote:
Originally posted by Freakboy
quote:
Originally posted by darkcrow
How do you pronounce Liriel?
We pronounce it Leer-Ee-uhl. Just like cereal except with an L instead of a C. We pronounce Ryld just like build except with an R instead of a b at the beginning. Of course Elaine would be the definitive source on how to pronounce it.
I always pictured it sounding more like Lih-Ree-Ell. Lih (like lid of a jar), Ree (like reed), Ell (like the name of the letter "L.) But you choose the name because you like the way it sounds when you read it/say it, so that's all that matters. |
| Freakboy |
Posted - 29 May 2006 : 18:52:18
quote:
Originally posted by darkcrow
How do you pronounce Liriel?
We pronounce it Leer-Ee-uhl. Just like cereal except with an L instead of a C. We pronounce Ryld just like build except with an R instead of a b at the beginning. Of course Elaine would be the definitive source on how to pronounce it. |
| KnightErrantJR |
Posted - 29 May 2006 : 17:31:27
You know Kajahase . . . that just reminds me of how amazed I am at how well many of our non-english native scribes use the english language, as opposed to how poorly many native-english using posters on many boards (not specifically here at Candlekeep) manage their native tongue.
Myself being a prime example when you consider the syntax of the above sentance would give Yoda whiplash. |
| Kajehase |
Posted - 29 May 2006 : 17:27:42
With reservations for my ability to write English phonetically, I've pronounced it LI-Ri-el. But if you want a proper answer you'd better ask Elaine, she should know one would think. |
| darkcrow |
Posted - 29 May 2006 : 09:07:43
How do you pronounce Liriel? |
| Freakboy |
Posted - 29 May 2006 : 06:44:32
My wife and I named our first daughter Liriel and our son Ryld. We are expecting our third and if it is a girl we are going to go with Danifae and we're not sure if it is a boy, but Valas is a possibility as is Tirumael. Congrats on number 4 and good luck picking a name. |
| EytanBernstein |
Posted - 26 May 2006 : 20:38:05
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
quote:
Originally posted by Reefy
I've always thought Blipdoolpoolp had a nice ring to it.
Well met
Some very nice suggestions. I particulary like EytanBernstein's suggestions (not so sure about Qilue though ) and those from "the obsolete".
Keep 'em coming, i'm sure we can help darkcrow make a decision
I agree. Qilue might be a bit out there (sounds somewhat Hawaiian I think), but the rest work just fine. |
| Mace Hammerhand |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 13:29:11
Malice...hmmm...Miranda-Alice... M.Alice... gotta stop...gotta stop! |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 11:17:47
quote:
Originally posted by Kaladorm
I'm sure some scribes know of some of the other Alias vessels I can't call to mind
The only other one that was named was Zhara. |
| Kaladorm |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 09:42:26
quote:
Originally posted by Reefy
I've always thought Blipdoolpoolp had a nice ring to it.
touché 
Liriel seems a popular choice so far, I liked Isolde too (not just realms fantasy linkage there).
Erik had a good point mentioning Cat, any of the Alias vessels names could work (maybe not Alias).
Cassandra, and Jade are both nice names. I'm sure some scribes know of some of the other Alias vessels I can't call to mind |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 08:58:36
quote:
Originally posted by Reefy
I've always thought Blipdoolpoolp had a nice ring to it.
Well met
Some very nice suggestions. I particulary like EytanBernstein's suggestions (not so sure about Qilue though ) and those from "the obsolete".
Keep 'em coming, i'm sure we can help darkcrow make a decision |
| EytanBernstein |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 08:34:33
Congratulations. You could always go with Qilue (Drow Chosen), Brianna (from Twilight Giants), Kehrsyn (the Alabaster Staff), or Thazienne (Sembia series). |
| Erik Scott de Bie |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 04:22:25
Hmm. Let's see. . . how to follow recommendations like Laeral, Robyn, Alustriel (shortened to Lustra, mind), Alassra, Jhessail, Alusair (I knew someone named Alusair once -- a guy, actually), and Narnra. . .
Vierna's got a ring to it.
I've always been partial to Dove.
Innovindil. 'Cuz you know. . .
Catherine -- to shorten to Cat, of Wyvernspur fame.
Not something like Malice. . . she can change her name to that during the high school rebellion phase.
Many congratulations on this gift.
Cheers |
| the obsolete |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 04:00:39
isolde
lynaelle
liriel
just a few i like. |
| Reefy |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 02:50:57
I've always thought Blipdoolpoolp had a nice ring to it. |
| darkcrow |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 00:49:09
I really appreciate all the blessings from each and everyone of you. And thank you for participating in the name game. I definetly will let you all know what my ultimate choose shall be. |
| Kaladorm |
Posted - 24 May 2006 : 16:58:42
quote:
Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
I'd have to vote for either Arilyn or Liriel myself.
BTW, my ex-wife and I had the opposite deal when we had my daughter . . . I got to name the child if it was a boy. Unfortunately I tipped my hat about liking Lord Gunther Uth Wistan in DragonLance, and was preemtively vetoed. So my next choice was Tristan, after the (then) High King of the Moonshaes.
But in the end, we had a girl, and I'm sure she is thrilled that I wasn't the "responsible" parent for naming her. That, and she thinks Tristan is a character from Yugi-Oh . . . ::sigh::
That reminds me of an article in Conquest (I think) back in the days when I used to play magic the gathering.
It had a series of 'which would you rather' questions to determine how much of a hardcore fan you were, just for fun.
One of the questions was would you rather
a) have the five magic symbols tattooed onto your face
b) have your name changed by deed poll to Foratog Von Ass
Don't name her that though
it's obviously a boys name |
