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Meanings & Origins of the Names in Buffy
Ever wondered why Joss Whedon used the names he did? Or what's behind the names ? We found out what they mean. |
 Buffy 2-syllable girl's name of Hebrew origin and means: God's promise.
Anne is a female name of Hebrew origin and means: Gracious Gift.
Alexander (Xander's full first name), a 4-syllable boy's name of Greek origin, means: Defender; helps. Alexander's ethnic backgrounds include: Scottish, Swedish, English/Welsh, German.
Willow, a 2-syllable girl's name of Old English origin, means: Of the Willow Tree; Graceful.
Giles, a 1-syllable boy's name of Greek origin, means: Bearded Companion; Kid; Protector. Giles's ethnic backgrounds include: Irish.
Rupert, a 2-syllable boy's name of Germanic origin, means: One With Bright Fame. Rupert's ethnic backgrounds include: Irish.
Dawn, a 1-syllable girl's name of Anglo-Saxon origin, means: The Break of Day; Pure.
Tara, a 2-syllable girl's name of Gaelic origin, means: A Hill; a Rocky Tower; Crag. Tara's ethnic backgrounds include: Irish.
Anya, a 2-syllable girl's name of Slavic origin, means: Grace.
Daniel (Oz's first name), a 2-syllable boy's name of Hebrew origin, means: My Judge is the Lord. Daniel's ethnic backgrounds include Scottish, Swedish, Swiss, Hebrew, English/Welsh, French, German and Hispanic. It's religious association is biblical (see 2Ki 24:1).
Joyce, a 1-syllable unisex name of Latin origin, means: To be Merry; Delight.
Faith, a 1-syllable girl's name of Latin origin, means: Belief; Faithful; Trusting.
Riley, a 2-syllable unisex name of Old English/Gaelic origin, means: Of the Rye Meadow; Courageous.
William (Spike's name before he became a vampire), a 2-syllable boy's name of Teutonic origin, means: A Determined Protector; a Helmet. William's ethnic backgrounds include Irish, Scottish and English/Welsh.
 Drusilla: A female name derived from the Greek name Drousille, which Bailey translates "dewy eyes." The word signifies "dew, moisture, pure water"; and, figuratively, what is tender, delicate, young. French, Drusille; German, Drusille; Italian, Drusilla; Latin, Drusilla.
Amy, a 2-syllable girl's name of Latin/French origin, means: Beloved; loved. Amy's ethnic backgrounds include English/Welsh.
Ethan (Rayne), a 2-syllable boy's name of Hebrew origin, means: Firm; Permanent.
Gwendolen (Post): A Welsh female name. Sometimes translated "The Lady of the Bow"; others translate the name "white-browed."
Hank (Summers), a 1-syllable boy's name of Teutonic origin, means: Ruler of the estate.
Gloria (Glory), a 3-syllable girl's name of Latin origin, means: Glorious.
Adam, a 2-syllable boy's name of Hebrew origin, means: Earth.
Warren, a 2-syllable boy's name of Teutonic/Anglo-Saxon origin, means: A Game Warden; a loyal Protector.
Jonathan, a 3-syllable boy's name of Hebrew origin, means: The Lord is Gracious; Gift of God.
Andrew, a 2-syllable boy's name of Greek origin, means: Manly; with Strength.
And now it's up to you to decide if these names fit or not ;-)
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