The Strange Power

What power do our names have over us? Well, there is the myth that if you know someone's true name, you have power over that person. Names can affect how we feel about ourselves, how we see ourselves, and how others view us. Why did we choose The Strange Power for this page? Members chose the name for the following reasons:
Names were always said to give an individual the power of their name...I read that somewhere....besides, your name affects how people see you. Unusual names get you attention, and when you spell your name strangely, you come off as a pain in the arse
Names have a strange power, like knowing a person's name means to know their soul...or like the names of the runes in FG had power...

L. J. Smith picks certain names for her characters. We have separated them by each book and found the origin and meaning of each name.

Night of the Solstice/Heart of Valor

The Vampire Diaries

The Secret Circle

The Forbidden Game

Dark Visions

Night World

Want to know what your name means? Here are some different links on the web that will tell all you wanted to know...and more.

Babynamer.com Babynames.com Names and Meanings Search Engines
babynet.com names Kabalarians Babynamer Meaning search
Behind the Name Eponym Popular Given Names
Coat of Arms


The Strange Power was compiled in 1998 by NW members: Anita, Aspen, Audrey, Galen, Hecate, Hellewise, Iliana, and Poppy. and updated in 2003 by Cassie.