According to VisitFinland.com, "Finland is a country where things are based on nature and old mythology. Even people’s names are inspired by the woods, animals and mythological characters." They've also set up the Finngenerator, a name-changing generator to help you try and find your inner Finn -- which I did:

So now you must address me as the daughter of a forest god, who is or is on a slope (is that a fancy way of saying I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe?) If you give the generator a whirl post your results in comments.
SAMPO — The magic mill in Kalevala that creates riches
ReplyDeleteRUOHOLA — Grassy
I would say that in my good fortune and ability to create opportunities for myself, this is a fitting name. Except for gardening! I have tried and tried but have not created riches on my lawn let alone a proper broccoli crown :-(
My name is MIELIKKI OTSOLA. Mielikki is "a woman spirit of the forest" and Otsola "home of bears". Well at least they go together. You know, I quite like it!
ReplyDeletePihla Lampi. Pihla =rowan tree Lampi =pond
ReplyDeleteTuuli Kallio...which means Windy Rock. Huh. What does that mean? Tuuli is very close to my actual name...I was hoping for something different, more goddess-like. Ah well...
ReplyDeleteLOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe generator has spoken.
From now on you are called:
Virva Mesikämmen
Virva — Mysterious light, will-o'-the-wisp
Mesikämmen — One of many synonyms to bear
Cute. My first name is now Suvi, which means Summer. That's the name of my dog!
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