Naming the Fishes

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Monthly Archives: July, 2013

The Many Names Of Sir Ian Mckellen

This prolific Sir has played many characters with names so quirky and unusual it is easy to spot in a crowd. Zebedee-The Greek form of the Biblical name Zebadiah meaning … Continue reading

July 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

The Many Names Of Cate Blanchett

It seems like the talented Australian actress has played some interestingly named characters as well, my favorite would probably be Daisy. Jasmine -The English word for the climbing plant with fragrant … Continue reading

July 30, 2013 · 1 Comment

Names Found In (Books): Bitter Greens

I recently read a great book called Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth, an interesting take on the Rapunzel fairytale told by three women. Its a wonderful blend of history, fairytale … Continue reading

July 30, 2013 · 4 Comments

Names Worn By Elves

This is the fourth installment of my ‘Names worn by mythical creatures’ series. You can find the other posts here: Names Worn By Werewolves Names Worn By Dragons Names Worn … Continue reading

July 25, 2013 · 1 Comment

The Many Names Of Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes has played many characters, some of which have names that feel too out there like Voldemort and Magwitch. Although the names below may not be any different they are the … Continue reading

July 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Many Names Of Meryl Streep

An actor plays many characters over the course of their life, whether unsavory, pleasantly sweet or something in the middle. This blog series however will not be looking at the … Continue reading

July 25, 2013 · 3 Comments