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Comment on What’s in a name? by Nicola Donbavand

Nicola Donbavand — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:57 +0000

Thank you Damh, I have always thought it odd that I do not have a Pagan name, to me calling myself something that other people would find amusing would be insulting and just a tad embarassing. My maiden name was Dewhurst which was charming but had bad karmer through my alcaholic father, my marriage has brought me Donbavand which is meant to refer to ‘bird in hand’ around Lancashire in days of old…no idea what it means but birds have always touched my heart – they are often small, capeable of living through harsh times and being free to fly – i’m completely happy with my name, if only there was a Goddess called Nicola i’d be made up! x

Comment on What’s in a name? by Suzanne Thomas

Suzanne Thomas — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:06:04 +0000

Thanks Damh! yes names, always looking for one, one that fits totally with your personality or a magical name that sums up how you feel in sacred space. My name Suzanne Thomas, is a name that fits me perfectly, my parents chose the Suzanne, and I chose to take my husbands surname when we got married, Suzanne Thomas, thats me, thats my magical name, thats my true name. I waited 33 years for my true name and now I have it. Our daughters are named after Goddesses and they love the stories that go with the names.

Comment on What’s in a name? by Robert Pugh

Robert Pugh — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:05 +0000

I feel a bit rectified … I saw you preform in Kitchner, Ontario last summer. Not speaking Gaelic, I asked a young lady for directions as to where your gig was being held inside the hotel. She looked at me blankly as I pronounced “Darv the Bard” As the silence became a bit unbearable I started to wonder if I had mispronounced your name. As it wasn’t registering with her I also started to think of other possible reasons for her unresponsiveness. Had the guy who I had found your music through given me the wrong name? He did know a smattering of Gaelic and he is a fairly smart fellow, a physicist to be exact. He was of Irish decent … maybe the Irish pronouncement of “Dahm” was different than the Welsh. Maybe my interpretation of what he said said had escaped me. Then as if through a fog … “the bard” registered with her … a long “ohhhhh” was emitted from her lips. “You mean Dave the Bard?” Now, I was the unresponsive one. Eventually, I mumbled “yes” to her and received directions to the show. I have been referring to you as Dave ever since. But, today I read that it is “Darv”! So, I was right … and she was right! The commonality being “the Bard” … anyway … it was a great show.

Comment on What’s in a name? by Meg

Meg — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:26:27 +0000

I love my name When I was young I was always called’ Margaret’, but it never felt like ‘me’. Over the years I tried to get folk to call me Meg, but because everyone always knew me as Margaret, it was difficult for them. Eventually I moved across the country and when meeting new folk I always say I’m Meg. It works, it feels like ‘me’.
I don’t have a ‘Pagan’ name. On websites or similar, I’m Tuatha, or Tuathabheag It’s difficult to put the meaning into English, but sort of means a little north Not very understandable if you don’t know Gaelic People I’ve spoken to who have Gaelic understand immediately know what it feels
I’d like to chose An Cailleach I have an incredibly soft spot for her. When I was learning Gaelic, one of the first words I wanted to know, was owl. Believe it or not, it’s Cailleachoidhche! Old woman of the night Coincidence? No.The only reason I don’t use that is it’s her name, and I’d feel as if I was a poor copycat
By the way,Damh, Morrighan… your song inspired me to write a story about her

Comment on What’s in a name? by Wayne Avanson

Wayne Avanson — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:57:38 +0000

Speaking as someone who changed his surname at 18, I can appreciate the feelings behind choosing a special name for oneself. This was then shortened by a good friend to Avey, which i like mainly because of the person who shortened it. So there we are. Names are good badges to live with, or to change as we change. Thanks for the Blog, Blessings.

Comment on What’s in a name? by Elz

Elz — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:56 +0000

Named my daughter Freya (Norse Goddess) Emily (Pink Floyd song) King. FEK or FEKing. She loves it but it was by accident lol

Comment on What’s in a name? by River Jones

River Jones — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:31 +0000

Thanks for this Damh… I occasionally get asked, when druidry comes up in conversation, if I know that ‘Dam’ bloke… And of course I’m always getting asked about my name. Another reason for starting that blog… xx river

Comment on DruidCast – A Druid Podcast Episode 74 by Druid Podcast #74 | Sable Aradia, Priestess & Witch

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Comment on Thinking about Elders and Teachers by PWN #93 | Pagan-Musings Podcast Channel

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