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Classic Literary Names
As a fan of names, books, and history it’s not surprise I would take notice of some great names in some classic novels. In this collection, I’ll tell you all about 8 of them and even give some recommendations on pages to turn.
Ladies
1. Daisy (The Great Gatsby)
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Meaning: White flower
History: One of the most popular floral names, Daisy originally meant “the days eye” and was first used as a first name in the 19th
Origin: English
2012 Rank: 172
Gatsby is one of my favorite books of all time, and Daisy Buchanan, the just awful but beautiful love of the title character. While the classic is set in the 1920s, Daisy is still a popular and usable name as well as being timeless.
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2. Scout (To Kill a Mockingbird)
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Meaning: First explorer
History: From the English phrase ‘to scout’, it is unisex, and majorly known as the narrator in Lee’s 1960s novel.
Origin: English
2012 Rank: Not in top 1000
I first read TKAM in middle school and fell in love with the beautiful story, social satire and everlasting story of racism and childhood innocence that works with any time period. Scout is a cute, nickname-type name that would be great on either gender.
3. Emma (Emma)
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Meaning: Universal
History: From the old English word meaning “whole”, Emma was a 9th century Queen of England, and an 11th century saint. The name became popular there in the 1700's.
Origin: Latin
2012 Rank: 2
Jane Austen’s Emma is a kind hearted girl whose predictions often give her cloudy vision. In Emma, she attempts to matchmake her wealthy friends, but learns about herself on the way. Emma is a lovely, beautiful name but I’ve always been more partial to the similar Ella.
4. Clarisse (Fahrenheit 451)
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Meaning: Illustrious
History: Clarisse is the French form of Clarice, which itself stems from Clara, and became common in the middle ages. Another literary connection is Clarice Starling from Silence of the Lambs.
Origin: French
2012 Rank: Neither Clarisse or Clarice are in the top 1000.
Clarisse McClellan is the starry-eyed acquaintance of protagonist Guy Montag who has a large effect on his future decisions, which will change his life forever, and the course of history. Clarisse is a gorgeous name that is fancy enough without being frilly and that will age perfectly.
Gentleman
1. Winston (1984)
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Meaning: From Winas Town
History: Derived from an Old English word meaning ‘joy stone’, Winston has roots in modern history with Winston Churchill, and as the middle name of John Lennon.
Origin: English
2012 Rank: 616
In George Orwell’s dystopian classic 1984, Winston Smith is an “everyman” type who represents the rebellious spirit of human nature in a heartbreaking novel. (Which I devoured). Winston is a classic, handsome name that’s not heard much anymore.
2. Simon (The Lord of the Flies)
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Meaning: To be heard
History: Simon was the name of many people in the Bible, most importantly as another name for Peter, a Saint and the first Pope. Simon has always been popular in the Christian world
Origin: Hebrew
2012 Rank: 255
Simon is the “Jesus” type figure in LOTF, a novel about a group of schoolchildren trapped on an island whose quest to survive turns to chaos. Simon is often the voice of reason and a neutral figure who meets an untimely end. Simon, a biblical name is an amazing name any child would love to wear.
3. Rhett (Gone With the Wind)
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Meaning: Counsel, advice
History: Rhett comes from a Dutch surname and its most famous use is Rhett
Butler.
Origin: English
2012 Rank: 508
Rhett, synonymous with Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 classic story of Scarlett O’Hara’s dream to rise back up again, no matter what she would go through and the dashing Rhett Butler, who leaves her in the dust. Rhett is a strong, masculine name that has southern roots.
4. Holden (Catcher in the Rye)
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Meaning: From the hollow in the valley
History: From a last name meaning “deep valley”.
Origin: English
2012 Rank: 296
Holden Caulfield, the narrator and relatable teenager in Salinger’s Catcher comes-of-age amongst rye fields, phonies and hotel rooms. Holden is one of my personal famous names and I find it classic and enduring that would age well.
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WDYT of these names? What are your fave literary names? Comment below!
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