Is it? I mean Peter is just “rock”. Arent most basic names just objects or existing words turned human label?
Alternatively, heavy names like theodrick get shortened or adapted to Theodore, derrick, and so on, but that’s by nickname more than “cleverly” changing spelling.
Can you name a really common name that is a unique spelling of a name that has fallen out of style?
Arent ment basic names just objects or existing words turned human label?
With a few exceptions, like names of mythical gods - Gabriel (Gabri-El), Michael (Mika-El), Jesus, etc. I was going to list a few Norse god names as well, then realised they’re also just regular words - Baldr (courage), Vili (will), etc.
I mean, that’s also how now commonly accepted names came into being in the first place.
Is it? I mean Peter is just “rock”. Arent most basic names just objects or existing words turned human label?
Alternatively, heavy names like theodrick get shortened or adapted to Theodore, derrick, and so on, but that’s by nickname more than “cleverly” changing spelling.
Can you name a really common name that is a unique spelling of a name that has fallen out of style?
With a few exceptions, like names of mythical gods - Gabriel (Gabri-El), Michael (Mika-El), Jesus, etc. I was going to list a few Norse god names as well, then realised they’re also just regular words - Baldr (courage), Vili (will), etc.