Meaning of Arabella

[bluesqueak]

No: HPFGUIDX 44355

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., eloiseherisson at a... wrote:
> Eloise writes:
> For instance, Arnold means 'eagle power', from 'arn' = eagle 
and 'wald' = 
> power (Grindel*wald*? Anyone know what the Grindel bit may mean?).

Apart from the fact that it's quite common in Germany, no.

It's reminiscent of 'Grendel' in Beowulf - which either means 'storm' 
or 'angry/fierce'

But a quick trawl of the internet gives several meanings 
for 'Grindle' in several languages - including narrow ditch, drain 
(OE), a type of fish in Carolina, or a breed of dog.

'Grendel'is probably the best bet - 'fierce/angry' seems appropriate 
enough for a Dark Lord.

Pip!Squeak

(Britain is currently treating its overnight 4.5 Richter scale 
earthquake as headline news. Showing that we are *really* not used to 
earthquakes. Things shook! Gosh! Chimmneys even fell off! Wow!
Personally, I slept through it.[grin])