What’s in a name?

Names often provide hints to the reader about characters’ personalities, qualities, and motivations. In “Opposites Attract,” the names of the characters contain words that describe them well. “Dust” evokes Dustin’s messy and dirty appearance and “pris” evokes Priscilla’s prissy appearance and attitude.

Can you think of names in English or another language that have special meanings?

Match the following names to the appropriate definitions