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Some ancient and exotic names from my family history. Most relate to the Boswell Romanies famous for their unusual names.
- Absolom
- Amadina
- Ambretta
- Anselo
- Asprey
- Asuba
- Beldam
- Bendigo
- Bohemius
- Cesario
- Comfort
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.
- Carnation
- Centibia
- Ceterus
- Culvato
- December
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"tenth month"Description:
Cooler than April, May, or June, but also a tad icy. December gets its name from the number ten as the old Roman calendar only had ten months, and as now, December was the last.
- Delilah
Origin:
Hebrew or ArabicMeaning:
"delicate"Description:
Melodic and lively, Delilah has cut itself (mostly) free from its treacherous past to become a contemporary favorite.
- Drusilla
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"fruitful"Description:
Drusilla is an ancient Roman name, (probably) borne by descendants of Antony and Cleopatra, and is one of the 'illa' names that are ready for a comeback, especially with its cute short form Dru.
- Deceitus
- Delita