The New Book of Magical NamesLlewellyn Worldwide, 2003 - 415 pages There is tremendous energy within names. Powerful symbols of identity, inspiration, and intention, names are magical tools of self-transformation. The original version of this classic guide, included in the prestigious New York Times "Reader's Guide to the Best 10,000 Books in Print," helped thousands find the perfect name for everything from their child to their coven to their cat. Now, it has been revised and expanded, and is bigger and better than ever. The New Book of Magical Names presents a dictionary of more than 7,000 names (including pronunciations) taken from modern and ancient sources, including nature, mythology, history, fantasy literature, folklore, and faraway lands. Discover how religious and political movements, long-forgotten customs and social mores have influenced names throughout time. This fascinating guide features: * The only dictionary of non-Christian names in print * Names indexed both alphabetically and by the qualities they invoke (beauty, wealth, power, and more) * Quizzes to help you figure out your magical name * Rituals to unleash the power within your name Whether you are looking for a baby shower gift, initiating a new era in your own life, wanting to find a pen name, a magical name, or even a name for your house, The New Book of Magical Names is your indispensable resource. |
Contents
Chapter | 25 |
Chapter Three | 31 |
Chapter Four | 37 |
Chapter Five | 45 |
Chapter | 59 |
Chapter Seven | 65 |
Chapter Eight | 81 |
Chapter | 99 |
Chapter Fourteen | 135 |
Chapter Fifteen | 143 |
Chapter Sixteen | 173 |
Chapter Eighteen | 203 |
Chapter Nineteen | 251 |
Chapter Twenty | 289 |
Bibliography | 343 |
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Common terms and phrases
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