Lewis Carroll's delightful children's novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland turns 150 this year. But there's another, less celebrated Wonderland-related anniversary occurring this year: the discovery of Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS), a disorder named in honor of the book. This syndrome, named in 1955 by British psychiatrist John Todd, has long been known to co-occur with some migraines.
Skylar /sky-lar/ [2 sylls.] as a name for boys (also used more generally as girls' name Skylar) is of Danish origin, and the name Skylar means scholar, protection; fugitive; giving shelter. Skylar is a version of Schuyler (Danish). Skylar is also a form of Skyler (Danish). Kreatif forms: Shalar, Skylarro, Skylom.
Confidence votes 6. The name Brooke is of Old German and English. origin and means a stream; it could have been used to describe a person living near a stream. The name has originated from the Germanic word 'broka' which means a small rivulet.The name has become popular in recent times mainly due to famous American actress Brooke Shields.onfidence votes 6. The name Brooke is of Old German and English. origin and means a stream; it could have been used to describe a person living near a stream. The name has originated from the Germanic word 'broka' which means a small rivulet.