lavenderwitch's list "Dusty Ancient Gems" of 20 great name ideas: Aurembiaix - Aphrodisia!

Dusty Ancient Gems

A list of truly unique ancient treasures - names that are a little clunky, probably over the top, and definitely off the beaten path. No name is too weird for this particular list! (Just femme names, at least for now.)

Aurembiaix was an impressive medieval countess, whose father Ermengol fought for her to inherit his lands, title and estate. Aurembiaix later fought for her right to succeed her father, and being a skilful negotiator was able to convince her local nobles to back her, despite being a woman. She later saved her city from invaders by dressing local women in men's clothing to give the appearance of greater military might. A year before she died she married Pedro, exiled prince of Portugal. When she died, she had no children and therefore she was the last of her dynasty.