You might notice the player's handbook has several suggests for elven child names. And while they are great - they don't have a meaning alongside them. As someone who loves names and their meanings, I had to know, "what do these names mean?"
Names give us insight into the mentality of those choosen the name. While a chosen name reflects upon the elf who chose it, their child name reflects the thoughts of their parents. A story can be weaved into your character's very name, if you think about it! If you're interest in more, check out my blog on naming an elf.
So let's translate some of the suggested child names!
If you have already picked out a child name, this could be a chance to indulge your curiousity or even have a giggle.
Names:
*some names have two versions, the first will be the simpler form
For more child name ideas, check out this list.