HP names... again

[queen-mab.livejournal.com]

I really wanted to share some of the new names from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows with everyone. Since this post is very spoilerific, I've kept it under a cut for those who haven't finished reading the book yet. It would be great if others would also keep anything Deathly Hallows-related under wraps as well.



Helena (Ravenclaw) - The Gray Lady and Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter. I always liked this name and now I think I like it even more.
Albus Severus - I giggled out loud when I read this. The name of one of Harry and Ginny's kids, after Albus Dumbledore and Severus Snape. While I found it touching that they used these names in honor of the characters, the first thing I said in my head was "wow, that does not flow at all," haha. Albus Severus Potter. Good thing many people in the wizarding world have funny, ridiculously Latin names, or this kid would have been made fun of hardcore.
James - Another of Harry's sons after Harry's father, of course. One of my favorite names ever and it will be the name of one of my future sons, if I have any.
Lily - After Lily's mom. Very pretty and feminine name. I used to adore it, but it's gotten so popular.
Hugo - Hehe, Hermione and Ron's son. I think it's cute. Random, but cute. I wish they would have gone for Fred, though. Those have read Deathly Hallows will understand why.
Rose - Ron and Hermione's daughter. Always loved this name, though I like alternates like Rosalind and Rosalie better just because they're used less.
Scorpius - Draco's son. Unusual and somewhat sinister. But hey, it's a Malfoy kid, they all get those kind of names. Lucius, Narcissa, Draco, and now Scorpius. It's slightly unfortunate but still appropriate.
Victoire - French, because of it being Fleur and Bill's daughter. I much prefer Victoria, I will admit.
Ted/Teddy - Lupin and Tonks named him after Tonks' father who died in the war, so I understand why they chose it. I wish they would have went for a full Edward or Theodore, though.
Ariana - Dumbledore's sister's name. I think it's pretty. Slightly odd next to Albus and Aberforth, though.
Kendra - Dumbledore's mom's name. She would have had to have been born about 200 years ago, so this name struck me as odd. I picture it on little girls, since it's become popular only recently.

Anyway... thoughts?

Comments

[sarahrose.livejournal.com]

I wasn't sure if that was confirmed or not; last I read it was rumor.

Thanks!

[eldanildiel.livejournal.com]

She said in an interview that she almost definitely will. I was unsatisfied with the epilogue, I wanted WAY more information. I would have been happier with a bulleted list of how everyone ended up.