#defining names

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Arowen

Scandinavian amalgamated name Arowen consists of 'Åro' a diminutive of Ölrun, a mythological valkyrie; and 'wen' meaning fair or white. Combined, Arowen means 'Fair Valkyrie'.

This girls name is super cool with edgy nickname Aro, which I completely love. Strong and mysterious, but careful and emotive...

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Lleu

The Welsh name Lleu (pronounced LOO) means 'Light', as it derives from Celtic Lugus, and ultimately English Luke. 

Lugus is the Celtic God of craftsmanship and commerce, whereas in Welsh myth, Lleu is the son of Arianrhod, the goddess of the moon. His full name is Lleu Llaw Gyffes, and apparently can not be killed unless it is at dusk, while everyone is at mass, and he is caught in a net with one foot on a cauldron and one on a goat, and it must be executed with a spear that had been forged for a year. Very specific.

Lleu fits well with other more used boys names like Lewis, Lui and Lucas. But it is also similar to Hugh, Lloyd and Roux.

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Sarana

Both a Greek name meaning 'Princess' and a Hindu name meaning 'Stretching' or 'Extending'. Either way it's absolutely adorable and unique.

In Hindu mythology Sarana is one of five Vrishni heroes.

Sarana is also the name of Saru's sister in Star Trek Discovery.

This name just has it all, an elegant ending, a classic beginning, but an uncommon union that makes for a modern and unique name. A boho feeling, a cultured girl wearing patterned, flowing dresses, clogs and a floppy woven hat. She has not a care in the world but a completely infectious laugh.

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Ash

Asher, Hebrew name, meaning 'Happy & Blessed'

Asha, Indian name, meaning 'Hope & Desire'

Ashton, English name, meaning 'Place of Ash trees'

Ashden, English name, meaning 'Ashfall'.

Ashwin, Indian name, meaning 'Posessed by Horses'

Ashling, Irish name, meaning 'Vision'.

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Soren

Soren is the anglicized form of Norwegian and Danish Søren, and, German and Swedish Sören. They all derive from Latin Severus, meaning 'Serious' 'Stern' or 'Severe'.

Soren does justice to its meaning, as it sounds serious, classic and somewhat dark (in a good way).

Soren Shieldbreaker is a character in The Song Of Ice And Fire, the book version of Game of Thrones. Søren Aabye Kierkegaard was a Danish man considered to be the first existentialist philosopher (existence preceeds essence). Soren is also the name of a character from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn.

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Suni

The popular Korean gem Suni, pronounced SOO-ni, is a fresh and eclectic option similar to more famous names, Suri and Sookie.

Meaning 'Good & Happy', this name is bright and full of life, edgy and contemptuous, and just makes me smile.

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Orla & Orland

Orla is the Anglicised version of Irish name Orfhlaith (pronounced the same) which means 'Golden Princess'.

Orland can either be referenced to an English surname deriving from Horland and Herland, that mean 'Hare Country' or 'Land of many Hares'. But is also a German name that comes from Roland which means 'Famed in the Land' or 'Local Hero', in Italy it is Orlando.

Orla and Orland/Orlando are super cute and on point, there are limited O name options, but these are just superb. I especially love Orla, it is short and sweet, and ends in La. So melodic!

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Allaira

This elegant French name meaning 'Merry' derives from Latin Hilaria (get it, hilarious) and is related to English name Hillary, which originates from this same root word.

Pronounced as al-AIR-ah, it seems to belong to a girl who is graceful and slyphlike, with fair and glowing hair, clad in silk and lace.

The masculine version is Allaire.