Name Analysis for all Major and Minor characters in "I'm Not Calling You A Liar"
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Hunters

Lyanna- Light. Although the name itself is Greek, its original origins are Hebrew. It's a form of the name Liora, which also means light in Hebrew. Alternative meanings of this name are Gracious or Gift from God. Gracious would lead into Hannah and Anne's name meanings. Gift from God- I don't have to explain this, although I think this is a gift he'd rather not ever receive and Light- she is the one that started it all. The first bright spot in this dark little world.

Hannah- Grace. This name is also Hebrew. In the Hebrew tradition Hannah was the mother of Samuel the prophet. She was one of two wives and was barren until she was blessed and had Samuel. Samuel was the first in rabbinical literature to bridge the gap between Hebrew judges and the major prophets. Hannah is the first hunter born from Lyanna's line and is the first to harshly judge Niklaus especially with his reoccurring hallucinations and her comments in general and specifically Tatia. She'll prophesier things to Niklaus that will come to fruition years afterwards. As Samuel signified a branching in his family line, Hannah signifies the first branch in our line of Hunters. Hannah is also our first religious hunter that brings up the pesky questions about God, which will forever annoy Niklaus and play heavily later against his issues with needing to always be in control and obvious God like complexes.

Anne- full of grace or gracious. Anne is a form of the name Hannah. It is also therefore Hebrew. Anne is the mother of Mary in the Old Testament. Things Anne says to Niklaus will be revisited during Niklaus's time with Mary. The meaning of Anne's name: grace, is significant because of the effect she has on Niklaus. Even though she's rotting in her own filth and illness when he meets her, he's struck by how much grace she has even in her passing.

Lyanna (1492) - Light. The real meaning of this name comes into fruition with this Lyanna. This of course is a throwback to comments made in TVD; something to the effect that Caroline was "Full of light". She is the first reincarnation that Niklaus loves. In the chapters there are multiple references made to the effect she has on him and how he thinks of her as light. In fact he even refers to her as Lucifer- which of course is translated as barrier of light. The context of her name can be viewed many ways. She's the first girl to really enlighten Niklaus on life and its meaning. She's also the first girl that seems to give him any hope or purpose beyond just breaking the curse. Her effect on Niklaus will change how he views every reincarnation afterwards. Also the fact that this name is Greek plays back on earlier reference to Venus and Adonis.

Christine- follower of Christ. Latin, the context of which is clear from her storyline.

Ruth- Friend or compassion. Hebrew, again the context of this name will mean more and be clear from her storyline and the effect she has on Niklaus.

Mary- bitter. Hebrew, the meaning of her name speaks greatly to the effect she has on Niklaus, especially in the events of her death. Mary is also the last girl before another crucial turning point in our reincarnations.

Nataline- Christ's birthday. Italian, this references back to Mary and again a change in the reincarnations' relationships with Klaus. As in Judeo Christian history the birth of Christ would have changed the course of history so Nataline relationship with Klaus.

Emily- Rival, emulating. Latin, the meaning behind this name will become clear as her relationship with Rebekah plays out. Also the meaning of this name really plays into the beginning of a complicated relationship with Klaus and Stefan as well as things that will
happen with her time with Klaus and her purpose for being in Chicago at that time that she was.

Caroline- Joy, Song of Happiness, or some translations Free Man. Its Scottish and German in origin. Didn't pick this name but interestingly enough it works. Free Man... I mean come on now.

Other names

Shae- Supplanter. Hebrew, a supplanter is a person that takes over or takes the place of someone else, usually on purpose. It's used in context often with a usurper. As the child that begins the line of Doppelgangers, this is self explanatory.

Neda- Voice, call or dew. Farsi. In Hebrew dew is used as symbolism of a blessing. Neda births Lyanna which begins the entire story for 996 AD Lyanna, the original that starts the Caroline reincarnations. Neda has Lyanna, which may or may not be a blessing for dear Klaus.

Noah- Comfort, consolation. Hebrew, this one is obvious. Lyanna always wanted Nikalus and she gets Noah kind of as her consolation. However, she does love him in the end as they run together and find comfort in one another. Again, Noah in rabbinical literature ushered in the new world order with the flood (moving across the ocean), saving the creatures from complete destruction as God attempted to wipe out the wicked. Self explanatory.

Laveda- Wisdom. Latin, she's the witch that imparts insightful thoughts on Hannah. She tells her that she's special and makes her promise to tattoo her girls.

Isa- God's plan or as I intended, it's a form of the name Isam. Isam meaning protector or pledge of security.

Constance- steadfastness, Latin.

Nicomedes- Victory, scheme. Latin, this is the priest that wrote the letter to Anne that Niklaus kept over the years. He serves as a cog in the wheel of the overall scheme to keep the hunters or Hannah's relatives safe from the thing (Niklaus) that hunts them.

Lilly- form of the name Lily. English, it means purity. Although Lilly is far from pure in the story (after Kol is done with her) her name speaks more to the effect she has on Kol and really the innocence that her character has overall.

Nathaniel- gift of God. Hebrew, in the bible he was one of the apostles. He was also a good friend of Philip, (see Abbey analysis for further break down). This is a play on words. Nathaniel is never actually in the story he's only spoken of in flashbacks or in reference to Lyanna. However as the Lyanna symbolism gets heavy into Niklaus's God complex, Nathaniel's name meaning is more in reference to what his death means. His presence at all is what keeps Lyanna at Greyshaw. She marries Nathaniel and stays. Because she stays and later Nathaniel dies, Katerina is sent to Lyanna. With Katerina's arrival, Niklaus is drawn to Scrathclyde and eventually drawn into his damning relationship with Lyanna. Again this plays back into Klaus's God complex and imaginary fight for supremacy. He doesn't believe in any God but at the same time he acknowledges the possibility at the end of this chapter, which plays back into his defeat. His life brings Lyanna, his death brings Katerina, a gift from God to Niklaus. One wrapped in poisonous defeat.

Elspeth- Vow. Scottish, she adopts Lyanna and takes care of her, beginning the entire 1492 debacle.

Edmure- Form of the name Edmund which means prosperous protection. Its French and as Lyanna's real father, its implications should be clear. Since she was meant to inherit Harte Manor, truly the whole question of whether she's really a Lady and her legitimacy in keeping Greyshaw, her rights in relation with the pack and their claim on that land is a moot point. Furthermore it makes for an interesting connection at the end of Lyanna's story and what happens to Harte Manor in relation with Greyshaw.

Arthur- Stone or in some interpretations bear. Popularized in the English language, rooted in Irish tradition, Arthur is our wolf pack leader... who wants the fake moonstone. Enough said.

Ines- form of the name Innes, meaning one choice. She chooses not to tell Klaus all that she knows and can see of our hunters and their relationship with Niklaus.

Simon- To hear. Hebrew, as Klaus's compelled spy at Greyshaw Manor that reports back the events of the house and the comings and goings of the ladies, he becomes an important little informant.

Claire- bright. French, the woman that popularized this name was the founder of a Franciscan order of nuns and one of the notable saints of the medieval period. This touches on Christine and the origins of Claire's story.

Father Hall- Covering, conceal. Middle English, he conceals his suspicions about about Lyanna's paternity for many years. Then after Lyanna weds and Emdure dies, he again doesn't reveal what he knows until its much too late to make a difference.

Emil- Rival, eager, laborious. Latin, he is the man that attempts to seduce Lilly at the ball.

Lord Morris- Scottish and English in origin. Dark or Darkness.

Neil- Lord Morris's first name. Gaelic, Passionate.

Lord Bosse- French or German. Form of Bose, meaning quarrelsome man.

Irvin- Lord Bosse's first name. Gaelic, meaning green (as in jealousy).

Auriel- Roman, means golden, for the gold used to purchase female slaves

Kaelan- Gaelic meaning uncertain

Catullo- Latin meaning uncertain

Bram- Scottish, English meaning raven, a symbol used for death and destruction

Bedell- Old French, messenger

Jacan- Hebrew, trouble