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Jan 16, 2013 · Severus was the name of a short-lived Roman Emperor who was very Severe. Minerva (as in McGonagal) was the Roman Goddess of Wisdom. Dumbledore apparently, is a word used for Bumblebees in parts of the UK and Rowling pictured the wizard walking the halls humming so she named him Dumbledore . . .
Apr 17, 2020 · Despite the process, a Reddit user named u/etymologynerd who claims to be a Harvard linguistics student, decided to dissect the meaning of some our favorite characters from the Harry Potter...
Nov 14, 2018 · "Harry," though, is Middle English version of the name "Henry," according to Pottermore, which is a name taken by many kings of England. It's a nod at his role as a leader in the wizarding...
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Apr 25, 2008 · Now that the series has come to an end, MuggleNet has created a comprehensive list of all of our favorite character names, places, objects, and strange nouns that JKR appears to have created from nowhere. But where did these words originate? You can find out here!
Oct 29, 2021 · Named for a Swineherd: The Etymology of Evesham, Worcestershire. Sometimes, it is not the swine but the swineherd that is commemorated in a place name. Such appears to be the case in Evesham, at least if we are to believe a story told by Byrhtferth of Ramsey (c. 970–c. 1020).
Discussion. As a HP fan and lover of etymology, I thought I’d combine my two interests and share with you the origins and meanings behind some of the characters’ names! Harry Potter “Harry” is a Middle English diminutive of the name “Henry” which means ruler, a possible nod to his role as leader of Dumbledore’s Army.
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Aug 18, 2024 · In his fifth year at Hogwarts, he became a Slytherin Prefect. He wrote the original version of “Weasley is Our King” and mocked Harry and the Weasley twins after Slytherin’s loss, resulting in getting beaten up by Harry and George (the two along with Fred were later kicked off the Quidditch team).
