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Does anyone know the meaning of the name Minnaloushe? I know the name Minna is German and means "protection" (and a female name), but I have not been able to find Minnaloushe on any website or in any book (yet, anyway). I believe it is a male name, judging by the Yeats poem in which I found it. I think it's a nice name, but I really wanted to know if it's a real name or just a made-up one. Any help on this matter would be appreciated!
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Laura,
I have spent many years searching for the meaning of this name. My curiosity sprouted at a young age largely due to the fact that Minnaloushe is my middle name. It is nice to hear that you believe it is a male name. I am ridiculed regularly by those who believe that it sounds feminine. The sole meaning of Minnaloushe that I have found to date is: "He whose pupils change with each phase of the moon". Symbolic? I don't know. Is it a definition based on Yeats poem or did Yeat use it because of it's relevance. I am yet to find out. Take from this what you like and good luck in your search.
All the best,
Flynn
I have spent many years searching for the meaning of this name. My curiosity sprouted at a young age largely due to the fact that Minnaloushe is my middle name. It is nice to hear that you believe it is a male name. I am ridiculed regularly by those who believe that it sounds feminine. The sole meaning of Minnaloushe that I have found to date is: "He whose pupils change with each phase of the moon". Symbolic? I don't know. Is it a definition based on Yeats poem or did Yeat use it because of it's relevance. I am yet to find out. Take from this what you like and good luck in your search.
All the best,
Flynn
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