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Aine
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Aine originates in Gaelic languages and means "radiant, brilliant". This was the name of the Irish goddess of love, summer and wealth. In Irish mythology she is also believed to be the Queen of fairies.
Aldert
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Aldert is a Dutch form of Adelhard. Adelhard is the German form of the English name Abelard which means 'noble, or resolute'. It is a combination of the two Germanic words - “adel”, which means 'noble', and “hard”, which means 'strong or persevering'.
Gertrude
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Gertrude originates in Germanic languages and means "the strongest spear". It has been a popular feminine given name within royalty throughout history, including Gertrude of Bavaria, the Queen of Denmark, Gertrude of Hohenburg, the Queen of the Romans, and others. Gertrude was also the name of Hamlet's mother in William Shakespeare's play. In the United States it is a rather unusual name these days.
Dunstan
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Dunstan is an English name of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words “dunn” which means brown and “stan” which means stone.
Marit
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Marit is a Norwegian variant of Margaret. Margaret originates in Greek language and means "pearl". It is derived from the Greek word margarites. One of the most famous bearers of this name is probably the former Conservative Prime Minister of the UK Margaret Thatcher, nicknamed the "Iron Lady". The name has become popular again recently after decrease in usage within the 20th century and currently is one of the most popular feminine given names in the United States.
Alvar
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Alvar is a Swedish, Finnish and Estonian variant of Oliver. The name Oliver is derived from the Old Germanic name 'Alfihar', itself derived from the words 'alf', which means 'elf', and 'heri', which means 'a warrior'. The name Oliver therefore means 'elf warrior'.
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