Names from Nature

Sage -The name Sage refers either to the aromatic herb Salvia spp or to one who is wise.

Sakura -Sakura is a Japanese name meaning "cherry blossom" the symbolism of this is fleeting beauty.

Samara -A Samara is the winged fruit of a maple tree.

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.

Soliel -Soliel is the French word for "sun".

Sorrel -Sorrel is a plant with a tart flavor.

Spring -The name Spring means "to burst forth" it relates to the springtime season.

Starling -Starlings are sturdy small to medium sized birds that travel in noisy flocks. They are native to Europe and Asia but are hardy and adaptable and have invaded many areas outside their natural habitat, often displacing the native species in their tenacity.

Talon -A Talon is a claw, particularly a large, sharp grasping claw, usually attached a bird of prey or reptile, esp a dragon.

Tansy -The name Tansy derives from the Greek meaning "immortal". It is also a useful plant. See The Witchipedia for more information on the tansy herb.

Teigra -The name Teigra of ambiguous origin and it means "tiger"

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.

Thorn -The name Thorn refers to a thorn on a plant.

Tiaret -Tiaret is a name of African origin meaning "Lioness".

Tiger -The name Tiger refers to the animal.

Tora -Tora is a Japanese name meaning "tiger".

Umbra -Umbrae comes from the Greek meaning shadow or shade, as in a ghost. It now refers to an area of darkness, particularly the shadow over the moon.

Ursula -Ursula is of Norse and Latin origin. It means "little she bear". You can see the relation between this name and the names of the contellations ursa major and ursa minor.

Vernal -Vernal is a word that is defined in the dictionary as - Of, relating to, or occurring in the springtime, Characteristic of or resembling spring. Fresh and young; youthful.

Vernon -Vernon is a name of Old French origin meaning "alder grove".
Note the root Vern- as in "Vernal" which means "of or pertaining to spring".

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