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Old 06-24-2013, 11:34 PM   #2
Rocket Man
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Default Re: Real World Name Origins?

Janus is actually a two-faced Roman god of doorways. A lot of the demons are classical names from demonic lore.

I think there was a list somewhere, but I don't recall where at the moment. I suspect most of the regulars here could compile one between us. :)

Just to get things started:

BLANDINE -- French saint, 2nd century. Common translations are "mild" or "charming."
DAVID -- Most often associated with the Israelite king (appropriate since he killed a giant with a stone, even if it was a missile weapon). The name is Hebrew for "beloved."
DOMINIC -- Most strongly associated with the founder of the Order of Preachers or the "Dominican Order," known for its scholarship and its charge to go into the world and preach, rather than remaining cloistered. They became known as battlers against heresy. The name means "Of the Lord" or "The Lord's" in Latin.
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