Importance of Meanings?

[name_m]How[/name_m] important is the meaning of a name to you? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you ever look for names specifically by meaning? [name_f]Do[/name_f] you ever combine names just for what they mean together?

I do this all the time. I think the meaning of a name is probably the most important factor to me. Sometimes I find names growing on me that I wouldn’t ever have considered before simply because I find out the meaning and it appeals to me. And on the other hand, sometimes names I really really liked the sound of have dropped down my lists considerably because the meaning doesn’t appeal to me at all. Also, I like to look up names to combine the first and middle names into something poetic.

The latest I’ve added to my lists are:
[name_f]Claire[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] (bright, clear moon)
[name_f]Calixta[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] (most beautiful moon)
[name_f]Anwen[/name_f] [name_f]Luna[/name_f] (very fair, beautiful moon)

Does anyone else feel the same about meanings? What are some of your favorite or newest names/name combos that you like for their meanings?

I do look for names with a certain meaning at times, but it is not the key factor for me.
Nice meanings are nice extras [name_f]IMO[/name_f], but I wouldn’t scrap a name only because it means i.e. “Crooked Nose” ([name_u]Cameron[/name_u]).

But I have to agree that I am guilty of making combos purely on meaning :slight_smile: