What's in a Name?

Laura Lyn Donahue
May 23, 2019
2 min read

There's significance in a name

If you dive deep into your own name

you'll discover a myriad of meanings, connotations, history and

a thousand rabbit trails to divert your attention

I'm particularly fond of names of

people
nail polish colors
rose varieties

Why?

Because they're

clever,

unique,

creative

AND

telling

While exploring the history of my name

its origin

its historical meaning

its literal inference

its modern-day interpretation

AND

its self-aggrandizing conclusion

I see "divine echo" each time I go deeper

For the most part

My name's varied interpretations

do, indeed, describe some of who I am

A fun exploration and worth doing yourself, if only for the fun of it!

Laura

Laura: a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “laurel.”

Laurel: Feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant "laurel". This meaning was favourable, since in ancient Rome the leaves of laurel trees were used to create victors' garlands. The name Laura is the feminized form of laurus, Latin for "bay laurel plant", which in the Greco-Roman era was used as a symbol of victory, honor or fame. The name represents the embodiment of victory and strength.

Laurel Wreath

Symbol of victory, honor, and peace.

The laurel wreath was used by the Ancient Greeks. The laurel ... itself was believed to have spiritual and physical cleansing abilities. Ancient Greeks awarded laurel wreaths to victors in the Olympics and poetic competitions. Laurel wreaths were worn on either the head or neck.

Laura: Laura is the true definition of a go getter with the ultimate of personalities. She's a lover and a fighter for everything she believes in. When she loves you, she loves you with everything she has. She continues to do this even with everything that she's been through in her life. She's kind of a big deal. Laura's are the type that when walking into a room, the crowd stops and stares at her amazing beauty and funny, whimsical personality. Women and men alike feel comfortable when around Laura. True definition in short: "an angel from the heavens above with everything you could ever want in a woman."

“The rose is a rose, And was always a rose. But now the theory goes That the apple's a rose, And the pear is, and so's The plum, I suppose. The dear only knows What will next prove a rose. You, of course, are a rose But were always a rose.”