Ginny - Guinevere?

[Chris]

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Kate Harding wrote:
On a much lighter note than my recent posts, I realised when I was 
waking up this morning that Ginny has the same name as Guinevere. Her 
full name is Ginevra: Ginevra, Genevieve and Jennifer are all 
(according to my name etymology book) localised versions of Guinevere.

Chris:
According to legend Guinevere was either a warrior woman or a regal 
queen, depending on who is analysing the data. JKR's names also 
generally have significance to the character (Ie Lupin = Werewolf, 
Black = dark history) so it does make you wonder. Either Ginny will 
be an important and vital part of the final battle or Harry's love 
interest! (I am a big Harry/Ginny shipper)

Antoshachekhonte wrote:
And of course, there's Arthur Weasley, as well as Percy, who may or 
may not be named Percival. 

There's been some discussion of this topic, but no firm conclusions, 
I think. There are all sorts of possible resonances for the Arthurian 
connection--the major one being simply to reinforce the Weasley's 
Englishness, and the fact that these are the good guys...

There's also the fact that her name means "white and smooth" in 
Welsh. Which could have all sorts of meanings...

Chris: Harry was born in Godric's Hollow, now aside the reference to 
the Hogwarts' founder, which is in Wales, and also in Wales is the 
ancient site of Caerlon which is a possible location for Camelot.

I am not sure JKR will go this way but I am exploring it in my own 
fan fiction if you are into fanfic.

ChrisT
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