The chapter listed characters and provided brief meanings or symbolic interpretations of their names. It began with Cora, described as “the core of the story,” and Gordon, whose meaning suggested a daunting, immovable presence. Bear’s entry emphasized tenderness and strength, while Julian’s invoked “sky father” and wordplay on jewels and jeweler.

Maia was defined simply as “mother,” and the surname Atkin was linked to “kin” and the idea of being “at kin” as either peace or conflict. Vihaan’s meaning of “dawn” signaled a new beginning. The paired forms Sylvia/Sílbhe were glossed as “silver-haired,” and Cian as “enduring one.”

Orla was associated with “golden princess; all,” Lily with purity and grief symbolism, and Pearl as “precious.” Mehri’s name suggested kindness and joy; Fern implied shelter and shade; Roland was “famous throughout the land.” Felix was “lucky, fortunate,” with a playful note about a cat food brand.

Further entries included Kate (“pure”), Charlotte (“free”), and Meg (“pearl”), underscoring thematic echoes between names. Comfort and Ida were linked to “an eiderdown” when combined, stressing warmth and protection. Aoife meant “warrior princess,” Niamh “radiance,” and Eileen was parsed as “I lean,” implying dependence and an inviting reciprocity.

No new plot events occurred; the focus was on interpretive meanings that resonate with the characters’ arcs and relationships established earlier in the book.