A name designated Not-to-be-Spoken indicates that the person bearing that name has committed a serious offense such as a crime or betrayal. The giver of this designation is prohibiting the mentioning of the person's name as a form of punishment or condemnation for their actions.
a name not designated to be spoken
In Lois Lowry's novel "The Giver," the Giver's real name is never revealed. He is simply known as the Giver, as is the role he plays in the community.
The people in The Giver only have first names.
Cherokee Indian name meaning "Giver of Light" or "Light Giver"
The Cherokee name for "life giver" is ᎠᏂᏔᏂᏏᏂ (Anitanvsi).
A name
Fiona
Rosemary is the daughter of the Giver. After she basically killed herself with medicine, her name became a forbidden name.
A name designated not to be spoken typically signifies a deep taboo or cultural restriction placed on uttering that specific name. It could be associated with a belief in its potential to bring harm, bad luck, or evoke powerful negative forces. This practice is often rooted in spiritual or superstitious beliefs within certain cultures.
The name not to be spoken in "The Giver" is "Rosemary." She was the Receiver-in-Training before Jonas, but her release was a traumatic event that led the community to prohibit mentioning her name.
Lily
GOSLING