I do enjoy picking out the names for my characters. All names have meanings and I believe that a person can be influenced by his or her name. So I took my time choosing the names for the characters that populate The Portal’s Choice. I’ve been just as picky for the next book, The Forgotten Gate, and as the time for the release of the second book gets closer, I’ll share a few of the new names. For now, here’s a list of the main characters of The Portal’s Choice and the definitions I relied upon when I named each of them.

Porteur – Gatekeeper

Tallis – (Greek) Truth, noble, (French) forest, woodland

Wyatt – Brave Warrior

Noreis – Caretaker

Alexandre (Noreis’ surname) – Defender of mankind

Gabbie/Gabrielle – God is my strength

Bailey – Bailiff, law enforcer

Aiden – Fiery, little fire

Anselm – Helmet of God, Protected by God

Christelle – Crystal, Ice

Phoebe – Radiant, shining, shining one

Sohrab – Bright, shining, illustrious

Gregory/Gregoire – Watchful, alert, vigilant

Ethel – Noble

Adalmund – Noble Protector

Angus – Exceptionally strong, one strength

Bertha – Bright, famous

Varden – Green Slope

Bradach – Spirited

Jenat – God is gracious

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