Shakespearean Names (for boys!)

Hey! I am sorry for not posting as recently as I used too, but I will try and get back on track. Anyways, let's continue with Shakespearean name for boys!

Jacques- This is a name from As You Like It. It's a gorgeous French name meaning 'supplanter'! This name was most part in the 1970s and has dropped just as quickly as it had risen.

Edmund- Although this name is better known for a character in The Chronicles of Narnia, it's also a character in King Lear. It's a classic English name meaning 'rich protector'. It was very popular in the early 20th century, but dropped very slowly.

Lancelot- You may think of this name as a knight in an Arthurian legend, but it's also a name featured in Merchant of Venice. It's an awesome French name which means.... wait for it.... 'land'. Didn't see that coming did you?

Dion- This name was most popular in the 1970s, and then made a sharp drop in 2005. Anyways, this name means 'God of Wine and Revelry'. Dion is probably a shortened version of Dionysus, Greek god of wine. It's also a character in Winter's Tale.


I hope you enjoyed this post!
~Gabby

Shakespearean Names (for girls!)

Hey! I decided why not have two posts dedicated around the same name theme? Why not Shakespeare? Having just finished Romeo and Juliet, I thought this would be a perfect time!


Juliet- This is such a classic and seemingly timeless name. It can be spelled the simple 'Juliet' or the much more trendier version of 'Juliette'. Not surprisingly, it's an English name and has the interesting meaning of Youthful and Downy. From Romeo and Juliet.


Portia- Although you may not think of this as a Shakespeare name, Portia was character in The Merchant of Venice. Portia is a Latin name and instead of a meaning, it's actually a Roman Clan Name. From the Merchant of Venice.


Regan- I talked about the name 'Reagan' in this post, but I haven't focused on it's other spelling, Regan. Regan is a Celtic or Gaelic name meaning Royal or Regal. This spelling isn't very popular, although I think it's kind of cool! From King Lear.


Isabella- This is a name we've all heard! It was the #1 in 2009 and still is on top on the popularity chart. Isabella, or more commonly shortened to 'Bella', rose in popularity after Twilight. It's is an Italian name and means God Is My Oath. From Measure for Measure.


So, what's your favorite Shakespeare name? I like Audrey from As You Like It and Helena from many of Shakespeare's works. You can find plenty of Shakespeare names here. 


Boy's Shakespeare names will be up tomorrow!
~Gabby