Name Sir Lancelot’s horse in the upcoming Queen’s Honor miniseries and win a $50 gift certificate at your choice of Amazon, B&N, or iTunes.
CONTEST IS ALREADY COMPLETED. One of my readers, Richard from Goodreads, reminded me that epic fantasy horses needed epic proportion names, so I am asking for help to name a proud warhorse–Sir Lancelot’s stallion.
All you need to do is think of a name for Sir Lancelot’s horse and either email me the name idea or leave it as a comment on my blog and you will be entered to win the $50 gift certificate. You can enter as many names as you like.
The contest runs for 3 weeks, ending on December 6th.
Not only will you win the gift certificate, but free copies of Betrothal and Quest, books 1 & 2 of the soon-to-be-released Queen’s Honor miniseries.
Here are the horse’s facts:
- The stallion is a faithful servant to Sir Lancelot
- He is eight years old, sixteen hands high
- He is dapple gray in color with a salt and pepper mane
- He is a destrier – a top bred and very rare warhorse who is fearless in battle
- The only thing that rivals his courage is his loyalty to Sir Lancelot (and his desire to be groomed)
- The story has strong connections to Celtic mythology
- Old Welsh, Old Irish, Old British, and Celtic names would be appropriate, as well as any name that captures his courageous spirit and epic destiny
So, email me or leave a comment with your name for Sir Lancelot’s horse. I will pick the winner on December 6th and award you your prize!
Good luck!
How about:
Adalardo – means noble – a celtic boys name
Caedmon – means wise in battle – a celtic boys name
Drew – means courageous
Or you could go with gods names:
Gwydion
Hafgan
Llyr
Silver Lightning
Shaktiman celtic male god Shakt sounds good
Cattwg is a saints name
Heulwen is just an old name
I’m totally shameless and would name it Carey because common’ it’s funny! Could be spelled Carry, LOL.
Ok so serious names would be
Arwain – Lead
Cadarn – Mighty
Cadeyrn- Battle King
Crisiant – Trust
Cynyr – Royal
Daearen – Earth
FERDAID – Ancient Hero
Gairdh – Rough One
HURLEY – Spirit or Mind
IAGO – God’s Gift
IMAR – One who is just
IRVING – Handsome
IONNAIN – Adopted Son
KENTIGEARNA – Cheiftainess
LAOCH – Hero
LUGHAIDH – Ancient Sun God
MACK – Son of a King
MERLYN – Pony
OIDHCHE – Night
OLWYDD – Tracker
OSCAR – Warrior
OSWALLT – Strength from God
OWEIN – noble born
OWAIN – born to nobility
QUINLAN – strong
QUINN – wise
RIGH – King
SAIDEAR -soldier
TOIREANN – Thunder
TAIRNEACH – thunder
UILLIAM – resolute protector
UAINE – young warrior
UASAIL – Noble one
UINSEANN – conqueror
UISDEAN – intelligent, spirit
URIEN – Name of king
USCIAS – Master of wisdom
VALA – chosen
WALJAN – chosen
Hi there! Here are a few I came up with that I think fit the bill!
-Caley (celtic) meaning brave warrior
-Cadmar (irish) meaning brave warrior
– Evered, a name derived from the Old English Eoforheard (brave as a wild boar), which is a com-pounding of the elements eofor (a wild boar) and heard (strong, brave, hearty). Var: Everett, Everist, Everitt, Everritt.
-Mawr …….A welsh surname meaning “Large or Tall” or “Bright” Translated into English as “Beli the Great”.Comes from the leader of British Celtic resistance against the armies of Caesar, is remembered in the Medieval Welsh tradition Beli Mawr father of Caswallawn, Arianrhod, Lludd Llaw Eraint, Llefelys, and Afallach. In certain medieval genealogies he is listed as the husband of Anna. Historically He is also written down as being related to Cesar, and also the son of a giant by the name of Benlli or Enlli. Beli Mawr is also considered tall for he was forced to walk being too tall for a horse.
Okay, this is gonna sound crazy but hear me out. The most famous and recognizable symbol in relation to celtic lore is the Shamrock or Clover. The symbology of the clover is huge and traces back to the three-fold laws of the celts – Brehon law – look it up. Everything to the celts was in threes and this encompassed the spirit of land, sky, water. When St. Patrick wanted to teach the concept of the trinity to the celts, he did so by using the three leaves of the clover which was already embraced by the celts so the conversion was easier for him. Since the clover encompasses so much of celtic mystisicm, I suggest Clover or Shamrock as the name.
And the Winner is…
First, thank you everyone for your thoughtful and well researched names. I am actually quite floored with the responses.
I am reviewing and choosing the final winner today and will announce the winner and contact you tomorrow!
Thank you, once again, everyone!