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The Canterbury Tales
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Aurelius
Latin
"the golden one"
Since Aurelius was given the supermodel seal of approval by Elle Macpherson, it has joined Augustus as an ancient Roman name that feels usable today. Slightly mystical and magical with a golden hue,…
Bailey
English occupational name
"law enforcer, bailiff"
Extremely amiable, open-sounding surname that's gradually being taken over by the girls.
Constance
English version of Latin Constantia
"steadfastness"
Constance is one of the more subtle of the virtue baby names , but still has quite a prim and proper image. One impediment to its revival has been the decidedly dated nickname Connie, though modern…
Absalon
Absalon is a distinctive masculine name of Hebrew origin, being a variation of Absalom, which means 'father of peace.' In the Bible, Absalom was the third son of King David, known for his striking…
Alisoun
Alisoun is a medieval feminine name, representing an early variant of the modern name Alison. Derived from the Norman French diminutive of Alice (Aalis), itself coming from the Germanic name…
Alla
Appius
Arcite
Arveragus
Canace
Greek
"barking"
The name of a princess from Greek myth.
Canon
English
"clergyman, law, oeuvre"
A variant of the surname Cannon, or an English word name with several possible meanings. A canon is a clergyman, as well as a rule or law – especially within religious doctrine. In the arts, canon is…
Chaunticleer
Donegild
Dorigen
Eglantine
French and English botanical name
"sweetbriar"
This name for the sweetbriar shrub is a bit too reminiscent of eggplant, but it does have literary creds, having appeared in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales . The French form Églantine appeared in the…
Griselda
Hippolyta
January
English month name, Latin
"doorway"
Cooler than the older month names like April and May, and a highly unusual and eye-catching choice. The most famous real-life January is female – January Jones – but the month is named for the Roman…
Jankyn
Melibee
