[Opinions] Valda
I'm contemplating using this name for a character I'm writing. However, I'm having a difficult time finding a middle name to fit the feel of Valda while also working within the framework of the story.
Valda is a headstrong woman who is looking to make the best of an arranged marriage in a feudal society. She finds favor with the King and becomes friends with his mistress, eventually helping to form the Spymaster's Guild with the King's mistress. She and her husband eventually find mutual respect and love in their relationship, although it was a dicey thing at first.
The names and society draw influence from Western European feudal society. Modern names won't fit - I'm looking for names that have an older medieval feel to them. The majority of the names in the story have English, French, or German etymologies.
So, middle name suggestions? I'm looking for names that sound strong, rather than flowery.
Valda is a headstrong woman who is looking to make the best of an arranged marriage in a feudal society. She finds favor with the King and becomes friends with his mistress, eventually helping to form the Spymaster's Guild with the King's mistress. She and her husband eventually find mutual respect and love in their relationship, although it was a dicey thing at first.
The names and society draw influence from Western European feudal society. Modern names won't fit - I'm looking for names that have an older medieval feel to them. The majority of the names in the story have English, French, or German etymologies.
So, middle name suggestions? I'm looking for names that sound strong, rather than flowery.
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Oh, fun!
Valda Ghislaine
Valda Mahaut
Valda Edwige / Hedwig
Valda Gervaise
Valda Segolene / Sieglinde
Valda Isabeau
Valda Ludivine
Valda Jehanne
Valda Hildegarde
Valda Elfriede
Valda Margarethe
Valda Swanhilde
Valda Adelheid
Valda Alix (from Adelheidis / Alice)
Valda Bathilde
Valda Saskia
Valda Sunniva
Valda Rosamund
Valda Edith
Valda Aethling (sp?)
Valda Eseld
Valda Gwenaelle
Valda Winifred
Valda Boudicca
I don't know if any of those work out historically for you. But I had fun trying. Thanks. :-) Please let us know what you decide on.
Valda Ghislaine
Valda Mahaut
Valda Edwige / Hedwig
Valda Gervaise
Valda Segolene / Sieglinde
Valda Isabeau
Valda Ludivine
Valda Jehanne
Valda Hildegarde
Valda Elfriede
Valda Margarethe
Valda Swanhilde
Valda Adelheid
Valda Alix (from Adelheidis / Alice)
Valda Bathilde
Valda Saskia
Valda Sunniva
Valda Rosamund
Valda Edith
Valda Aethling (sp?)
Valda Eseld
Valda Gwenaelle
Valda Winifred
Valda Boudicca
I don't know if any of those work out historically for you. But I had fun trying. Thanks. :-) Please let us know what you decide on.
This message was edited 4/20/2008, 3:07 PM
I ended up using different names for Valda than you suggested, but I snagged quite a few for other characters. Thanks so much!
If you're interested, there's further description of the characters here:
http://starrika.livejournal.com/43227.html
And pictures here:
http://starrika.livejournal.com/43443.html
If you're interested, there's further description of the characters here:
http://starrika.livejournal.com/43227.html
And pictures here:
http://starrika.livejournal.com/43443.html
This message was edited 4/20/2008, 5:28 PM