Sunday, March 31, 2013

Rabbit, in my words

congin : rabbit

The Fennas word for rabbit is congin. Congin is an unusual to rare last name. Congin Elementary School in Westbrook, Maine. Congin's Pizza in Cleveland, Ohio.

How did I come up with this word? The Welsh word for rabbit is cwningen, the Irish word for rabbit is coinín, and the Breton word for rabbit is konifl or konikl.

As today is Easter, I think rabbit is an appropriate word for the day.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Bird, in my words

edyn : bird

The Fennas word for bird is edyn. Edyn is an unusual first name that can be feminine or masculine. Edyn is a rare last name. In the Magi-Nation animated TV series Edyn is the name of a female Magi.

How did I come up with this word? The Welsh word for bird is aderyn, the Irish word for bird is éan, the Breton words for bird are evn and labous, and the Cornish word for bird is edhen.

My previous Fennas word for bird was eaden.

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Snake, in my words

naedir : snake

The Fennas word for snake is naedir. Naedir is a very rare last name. Naedir is a very rare first name. Naedir is the name of a World of Warcraft gaming character.

How did I come up with this word? The Welsh word for snake is niedr, the Irish word for snake is nathair, and the Breton word for snake is naer (or French-like word sarpant).