Guest Blogger: Stevie

Happy Friday!!  Hope everyone had a great Valentines Day! :)

Enjoy this guest post from Stevie!

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William Shakespeare is considered to be one of, if not the most, inspirational writer and playwright in the world of literature and media. Beyond his brilliant work, he also used many fabulous names. I’ve compiled a brief list of favorites and explain who they are and why I adore them.

• Angus: (m) A minor character in Macbeth. This is a strong, masculine name with many associations. Most people would probably think of the meat rather than the Shakespearean character, but there’s also Angus Young of AC/DC, which I feel redeems the name. 
• Beatrice: (f) A central character in Much Ado About Nothing. The name oozes class and elegance, with a spunky twist, due to the independent and charming character in the play previously mentioned. This is one of my all time favorite names because it’s timeless. 
• Celia: (f) A central character in As You Like It. This name is stunning in its simplicity. Celia almost has a musical quality to it, maybe because of the close relation to Cecilia, the patron saint of music and musicians.  
• Edmund: (m) Appears in King Lear and Henry IV. There are several Ed- names for boys, but this one is my favorite. It’s a strong name with history, yet it hasn’t been completely worn out. It’s a great alternative to Edward. 
• Imogen: (f) A character in Cymbeline. In my opinion, his is the epitome of feminine British names. It’s vintage yet very quirky, a name you could see on either a couple hundred years ago or on a little girl. It’s charming, youthful, and fun. 
• Juliet: (f) A central character in Romeo and Juliet. Juliet is possibly the most recognized Shakespearean name. The character has an ill-fated ending, but her beautiful name continues to endure in rising popularity. 
• Lysander: (m) A central character in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This dashing ancient Greek name is a bold alternative to Alexander and surprisingly uncommon. Lysander also especially sounds great as a middle name. 
• Oberon: (m) A central character in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The mythology of this King of Fairies goes as far back as the 13th century. His name is unusual, yet handsome, and is perfect for adding a little regality to a name combination. 
• Ophelia: (f) A central character in Hamlet. This tragic heroine’s moniker is one of the most recognizable on this list. Although the connection is rather unfortunate, the name itself is stunning and exotic. 
• Prospero: (m) The central character in The Tempest. This name is more on the daring side, but it makes a handsome choice nonetheless for parents who want their little boy to prosper. It stands out in a positive way. 
• Rosalind: (f) The central character in As You Like It. Ros(e)- names are always stunning and popular. They’re feminine and graceful. Rosalind is no exception to this and makes a beautiful first, and even more lovely middle, name. 
• Sebastian: (m) Appears in The Tempest and As You Like It. The name Sebastian may conjure a red crab with a Jamaican accent in most people’s minds, but the name itself is an extremely handsome one. It’s a personal favorite because it sounds wonderful when paired with almost any name.