Names Honoring the Elements

Pontia -Pontia means "of the deep sea". It is an epithet of Aphrodite and could also honor Poseidon.

Rainbow -As in, the colorful thing in the sky after the rain. Rainbows have a great deal of symbolic significance in many traditions, relating to hope and rebirth and renewal after the storm. The Goddess Iris, messenger of Hera is symbolized by the rainbow.

Ren -Ren is a Japanese name meaning "water lily" or "lotus".

Rhea -The name Rhea may come from the Greek era meaning "earth" or it may come from rheos meaning stream. Either way Rhea is the name of the mother of Zeus, Hera and other Gods. Roman lore says that Remus and Romulus were born to a woman name Rhea Silvia

River -The name River refers to a river, moving water.

Rock -The name Rock refers to a rock or stone.

Ruby -The word Ruby usually refers to a red precious stone used in jewelry and it is sometimes used to refer to the color red. Ruby is a birthstone for the month of July or for Capricorn.

Sabrina -Sabrina is the name of the nymph of the river Severn in Wales. It is said that her father cast aside his wife for the sake of her mother and his wife raised an army against them and cast Sabrina and her mother into the river where she still remains. It is said that the river reflects her mood. In more modern times, Sabrina is the name of the title character in the TV show Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Sapphire -A Sapphire is a gemstone closely related to the Ruby but not red. They come in a variety of colors. Blue is quite popular. Sapphire is the birthstone of the month of September or for those born under the sign of Taurus. It may come from the Greek sapphiros meaning "dear to the planet Saturn"

Sirius -Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. Its name derives from the Greek meaning "glowing" or "scorcher". It is classically known as Orion's dog. The "dog star" as it is called is associated with the "dog days" of summer.

Sky -Sky is a name referring to the sky above us.

Sora -Sora is a Japanese name meaning pale blue sky.

Talise -Talise derives from an Iroquoian expression meaning "beautiful water"

Terra -Terra is a name of Latin origin meaning "Earth".

Terran -The name Terran means "of the Earth". It was derived from the word Terra and is commonly used to refer to "earthlings" in science fiction.

Terron -Terron is a name of English origin related to the Latin Terra meaning "earth"

Tethys -Tethys is the name of a Greek Sea Nymph and the Titan wife of Oceanus. Her name means "to dispose" or "to order"

Topaz -Topaz is semi precious stone that comes in many colors. Orange or yellow topaz is considered to be November's birth stone and also the stone for those born under the sign of Sagittarius.

Undine -An Undine is a water nymph or elemental water spirit.

Vela -Vela is a Sanskrit word meaning "shore" or "coast" (as in along the sea) and also the name of a constellation also known as "The Sail".

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