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The Meaning of My Name

~ Brooke F. ~ 12 Comments

Just a fun little challenge of a blog post that I’ve been wanting to do. I’ve always been fascinated by the history of names and their meaning. So, let’s dissect my name, shall we?

Brooke

With an e. Don’t forget the e.

The name Brooke, from my research, seems to be of old English and/or old German origins. And I’m sure you can guess as to it’s meaning. Brooke refers to clean, clear water or, more specifically, a small stream. The name has grown more popular during recent years thanks to Brooke Shields and a New York society grand dame named Brooke Astor.

Not much else to say on this name. It means a small stream. Let’s keep moving, shall we?

Lynne

Also with an e. Never. Forget. The. e.

So, what are the origins of this one? Well it seems depends. There are a few different origins/versions of the name, each with their own slightly different meaning of the word. The Anglo-Saxon Lynne means “waterfall” (wow, another water word?) while the English version means “house” or “church”. The French version means “idol” while the German version means “snake”. (So my name could very possibly mean water snake??)

Freeman

Don’t forget the two e’s.

This last name is a little self-explanatory. A free man. One who possesses his rights. This name became very common after African-Americans won their rights and took this name on. Though delving into family history, it seems this is not exactly where mine specifically came from (which doesn’t surprise me. I’m quite pale). My specific family name can be traced somewhere from England but that’s about it.

Put it all together and you’ve got…

Free River Church, depending on whatever meaning you ascribe my middle name to. Free Water Snake perhaps?? Don’t know.

Anyways, thanks for sticking around and reading this random deep dive into the origins and meaning of my name. It was a fun little challenge indeed!

Till next time, bloggers!

Historical People Writing Prompts

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★Tesla’s Secret Book

Nikola Tesla has a secret book hidden away and it’s up for you to find it and unlock its secrets. The secrets of vibration and frequency, the secrets of mathematics…these answers and more await you amongst the pages of this book. 

★Van Gogh’s Lost Painting

A new letter from Van Gogh has been found. This is no surprise to historians as the man wrote to his brother almost every day when he was alive and they are already in the possession of many of his letters. But this one is different. It tells of a painting. The crowning glory of Van Gogh’s work. One that the world never deserved to see so he hid it, leaving only a few clues behind in his previous paintings and letters so his brother might find it after his death.

★George Washington’s Teeth

This is a gag prompt but the thought amused me too much to be left in the drafts. A national treasure style adventure to find George Washington’s legendary wooden dentures. No, I am not sorry for this prompt.

★Hitler’s Secret Room

He didn’t die. He should have, but he didn’t. You’re a World War 2 historian who has found proof that Hitler’s life did not end where everyone thought it did. And it’s up to you to retrace this evil man’s steps in hopes you find that justice was eventually served.

★Alexander’s Library

The lost Library of Alexandria was legendary. But as we all know, it was destroyed… or was it?

★Einstein’s Forbidden Equation

What if I told you there was one equation that could unravel the secrets of our universe? After all, math is but the language of it. As a high school math teacher, you are looking for something to fulfill yourself with. And perhaps unlocking this secret is your chance to amount to something greater than you ever thought?

★The Man in the Iron Mask

While touring Versailles you find clues as to the existence of the the famed “Man in the Iron Mask”. You retrace the steps of this man’s life through a series of hidden passageways and tunnels in the palace, unlocking secrets you could have never imagined.