After looking through many names I came up with Vanessa and Tara; not sure which them I wanted as a first, I made Vanessa the first, and Tara the second. Here is what The Hidden Truth of Your Name had to say about them:
"Vanessa
A Kabbalistic Synopsis
Vanassa (Vau, Aleph, Nun, Aleph, Samech, Samech, Aleph)
Vanessa could brighten up the atmosphere in a morgue with her upbeat demeanor and ready wit! Her powerful voice plays an important part in all her dealings, good and bad. When she is not enjoying a bit of gossip, Vanessa prides herself on being efficient, and she is certainly capable of tackling a huge array of tasks with seeming ease and little supervision, thanks to her confidence in her own ability. In her relationships, Vanessa often looks for an older partner, as she has an essentially childlike view of the world and feels the need for a more mature and stabilizing influence in her life.
The Runic Interpretation
(Ansuz, Sowelu, Sowelu, Ehwaz, Nauthiz, Ansuz, Fehu)
Vanessa is known as a perceptive woman. Double Sowelu is a most fortunate combination, signifying wholeness. No matter what comes her way, Vanessa has a sense of optimism and patience, and things do have a way of working out for her. She is good with finances but mus be careful not to attract a partner who squanders money. Vanessa understands that how she packages herself makes an impression on others; therefore, marketing and promoting will be wonderful career options for her.
Elements: Air, air, air, air, fire, air, fire
The Numerological Interpretation
Vanessa (NV=9, CV=11, VV=7, FL=4)
Vanessa is a woman with a definite sense of style. She is very much her own person when it comes to the way she dresses and to her political and social views about life. Vanessa tends to be very liberal and open-minded. She is a forgiving person and doesn't hold grudges; she is too busy investigating and experimenting with her own creative potential. People enjoy Vanessa's company. Vanessa is very innovative and not at all interested in taking the common, well-trodden path through life." pg. 738.
Interesting enough, various internet naming sites mention that Vanessa came from the Hebrew word for "butterfly."
"Tara
A Kabbalistic Synopsis
Ta'ara (Teth, Ayin, Resh, Aleph)
Tara would be a natural host on a morning news show; she has the ability to talk endlessly in a bright and cheerful way. Tara also has the benefit of being naturally lucky; this is indicated by the fact that the value of her name reduces to ten, the number of the Wheel of Fortune card in the tarot. While Tara is a jolly woman, there is a very serious side to her personality as well, in that she will make sure that she is financially secure. Tara will also make the most of her money when it comes time to invest it. Emotionally, Tara has more interest in friendship and fun than in a long-term relationship, but ultimately she is likely to settle down once she finds someone with the right sense of humor.
The Runic Interpretation
(Ansuz, Raido, Ansuz, Teiwaz)
Tara believes there are no coincidences in life. And she is so intuitive that she feels constrained by rules and regulations. Her finances might be a big mess, but Tara has the double Ansuz rune of intuition to help her find an accountant who can help her sort things out. Raido, the rune of good communication, means Tara could enjoy making a living in either the arts or another creative field. But don't be fooled into thinking Tara is spacy; Teiwaz, the warrior rune, gives Tara the courage to stand apart from the crowd and live by her talents.
Elements: Air, water, air, air
The Numerological Interpretation
Tara (NV=4, CV=11, VV=2, FL=2)
The numbers in this name present a very interesting and somewhat challenging combination of personality characteristics. The name value of four indicates that Tara has a keen interest in her physical world, so that financial security and material possessions are core issues in her life. The consonant value of eleven points to issues that are more abstract, and deals more with community and collective well-being. The first-letter value of two is a harmonizing influence, and a point of balance and relationship. If able to put all these features together, Tara will use her awareness of life's practical realities to do community service, thereby anchoring her place in the world." pg. 710.
I chose two very optimistic names at a dark time in my life, when my false sense of myself had collapsed. And as I prepare to legally change my name (s), I'm reflecting on their meaning. Vanessa Tara it is!
Vanessa Tara it is! I love the idea of choosing names (as an adult) that reflect who you are/are becoming. While I legally took on my mother's family name on my 18th b-day (she raised me as a single parent), my first and middle names were given (assigned?) to me at birth. What might I choose if I picked a name that reflected my values and life road? A lot to think about....xxo
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