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Hermione (her-MIE-o-nee) is a feminine name meaning "earthly" or "well-born" in Greek. It is derived from the name of the Greek god Hermes. Hermes was the Greek god of speed and good luck. In Greek mythology, Hermione was the daughter of Menelaus of Sparta and Helen of Troy. This was also the name of the wife of Leontes in Shakespeare's play The Winter's Tale.

Jane is a feminine name meaning "gracious" or "merciful" in Hebrew.

Granger means "a farm bailiff" from Old French grangier, ultimitely from Latin granum meaning "grain".

The name of Hermione gives you a responsible, reserved, and dignified nature, able to find a certain amount of success in anything you undertake. You have an appreciation for the finer and deeper aspects of life. Your scholarly, studious interests incline you to art, literature, philosophy, music, and drama. You wonder about the deeper aspects of life contained in religious theories and occult beliefs.

The name of Jane has given you a responsible, expressive, inspirational, and friendly personality. Expression comes naturally to you and you are rarely at a loss for words; in fact, you have to put forth effort at times to curb an over-active tongue.

The name of Granger creates a quick, clever mind capable of grasping and assimilating new ideas. You are rather studious, mentally challenging each new idea before accepting it. Because you learn so quickly you have little patience with those whose mental processes are somewhat slower, and you could become supercilious or somewhat 'know it all' in your attitude. This characteristic could make you rather unpopular with your associates. Although you are very knowledgeable and intelligent, you often find spontaneous verbal expression difficult. You crave friendship, understanding, love, and affection about your reserved manner appears forbidding to others.

Sources: BehindTheName.com, Surnames.BehindTheName.com, 20000-Names.com, and Kabalarians.com

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