what's in a name?

Robina told me today that "Sally" meant "lady" or "princess". she checked it out on the web. I didn't know that "Sally" is linked to "Sarah" (see below). quite amusing when such a goofy dog has such a dignified name...

SALLY f
Usage: English
Pronounced: SAL-ee
Pet form of SARAH

SARAH f
Usage: English, French, German, Jewish, Biblical
Pronounced: SER-a
Means "lady" or "princess" in Hebrew. This was the name of the wife of Abraham in the Old Testament. She became the mother of Isaac at the age of 90. Her name was originally Sarai, but God changed it (see Genesis 17:15).

"Robina" is obviously linked to "Robin". but I didn't know "Robin" is linked to "Robert".

ROBINA f
Usage: English
Strictly feminine variant of ROBIN

ROBIN m,f
Usage: English
Pronounced: RAH-bin
Pet form of ROBERT. Robin Hood was a legendary hero and archer of medieval England who stole from the rich to give to the poor. This name can also be given in reference to the red-breasted bird.

ROBERT m
Usage: English, French, Scandinavian
Pronounced: RAH-burt (English), ro-BER (French)
Means "bright fame", derived from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and beraht "bright". The Normans introduced this name to Britain.

"Alvin" had nothing to do with the Chipmunks. again I didn't know about its elvish etymiology.

ALVIN m
Usage: English
Pronounced: AL-vin
Means "elf friend" from the Old English name Ælfwine, which was formed of the elements ælf "elf" and wine "friend".

The Elvish term was for Elf-friend is Elendili, seen for example in the name of Elendil. Those, usually among Men, who were recognised by the Elves as providing special aid or alliance.