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shuel2002 65F
5101 posts
5/2/2016 12:27 pm
WHAT DOES YOUR NAME MEAN?

I have always been fascinated by what our names mean. Here is info on my name:

"Given Name ELAINE
GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: English, Arthurian Romance
PRONOUNCED: i-LAYN (English) [key]
Meaning & History
From an Old French form of HELEN. It appears in Arthurian legend; in Thomas Malory's 15th-century compilation 'Le Morte d'Arthur' Elaine was the of Pelleas, the lover of Lancelot, and the mother of Galahad. It was not commonly used as an English given name until after the appearance of Tennyson's Arthurian epic 'Idylls of the King' (1859)."

Another site said:

"Origin of the name Elaine:

Variant form of Helen (light). The name was borne in Arthurian legend by a woman of Astolat who loved Sir Lancelot."

What does your name mean?




Elaine Shuel


spiritwoman45

5/2/2016 7:55 pm

Into interesting. My name is from Hebrew. It is the feminine version of god.

Spiritwoman ^i^


MrsJoe 76F
17384 posts
5/2/2016 8:11 pm

Mine comes from the Latin word patrician that means noble. It was a very common name in the 40s, but strangely I was the only one in my class with that name.

Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.


lilium6 74F
4498 posts
5/2/2016 8:55 pm

My name's origin is Old English/Anglo Saxon [river].


bijou624

5/2/2016 10:49 pm

I found one interesting Urban Dictionary definition:

Francesca:
its a girl who is italian, having to do with the mafia, practically runs the bitch, dont take no shit from no one, owns her man, not the other way around, handles the money, smokes the cigars, does the negotiating, etc.

giovanni: ey! vito we have a meetin with-a francesca today, she wants to talk business!
vito: Oh shit!


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 12:59 am

Thank you, Diane. I like that.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:00 am

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Interesting Dan. Perfect fit for you, isn't it?

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:01 am

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That's nice, Alpha. Thank you for sharing that.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:02 am

    Quoting spiritwoman45:
    Into interesting. My name is from Hebrew. It is the feminine version of god.
Doesn't get any better than that, Spirit. Thank you.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:03 am

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Lovely, Puzzles. Alessandra is a wonderful name. Great meaning too. Thanks.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:06 am

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I like the description you found for your name. Are you that adventurous? Thanks ET.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:07 am

    Quoting MrsJoe:
    Mine comes from the Latin word patrician that means noble. It was a very common name in the 40s, but strangely I was the only one in my class with that name.
A very strong name, Pat. Thanks for your comment.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:08 am

    Quoting lilium6:
    My name's origin is Old English/Anglo Saxon [river].
Very nice, Lilium. Thanks for your response.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:08 am

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Interesting, Lulu. A strong meaning for a strong woman. Thanks for your comment.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:10 am

    Quoting bijou624:
    I found one interesting Urban Dictionary definition:

    Francesca:
    its a girl who is italian, having to do with the mafia, practically runs the bitch, dont take no shit from no one, owns her man, not the other way around, handles the money, smokes the cigars, does the negotiating, etc.

    giovanni: ey! vito we have a meetin with-a francesca today, she wants to talk business!
    vito: Oh shit!
Wow, that is some description, bijou. I love the name Francesca. It is such a beautiful name. Thanks for participating on my post.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:22 pm

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Thanks Bob. Sounds like your name has quite the history.

Elaine Shuel


shuel2002 65F
5537 posts
5/3/2016 1:24 pm

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I am sure it's still a part of who you are now. Thanks ET.

Elaine Shuel