star Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 AXL ROSE What's the story behind the name? ..has it ever been revealed? Definition of: Axl Axl: A boy's name of Hebrew origin that means "my father is peace". It is derived from the Scandinavian name Axel, which combines the Old Norse words ax (father) and hl (peace). Axl is also a modern derivative of Absalom, King David's son in the Christian Bible, which means "man of peace". Rose: A prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers, native to north temperate regions and widely grown as an ornamental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luciusfunk Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 Rose is his birth name. AXL was the name of a pre-GNR band. Axl Rose is an anagram of oral sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdamnmeuyi2015 Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Not sure which member, but one of them told Axl would be a great name for him. And it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 On 8/3/2024 at 10:47 PM, star said: AXL ROSE What's the story behind the name? ..has it ever been revealed? Definition of: Axl Axl: A boy's name of Hebrew origin that means "my father is peace". It is derived from the Scandinavian name Axel, which combines the Old Norse words ax (father) and hl (peace). Axl is also a modern derivative of Absalom, King David's son in the Christian Bible, which means "man of peace". Rose: A prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers, native to north temperate regions and widely grown as an ornamental. Avshalom is also mentioned in the hebrew bible ("father of peace") which is ironic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karice Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 (edited) On 8/3/2024 at 3:47 PM, star said: AXL ROSE What's the story behind the name? ..has it ever been revealed? Definition of: Axl Axl: A boy's name of Hebrew origin that means "my father is peace". It is derived from the Scandinavian name Axel, which combines the Old Norse words ax (father) and hl (peace). Axl is also a modern derivative of Absalom, King David's son in the Christian Bible, which means "man of peace". Rose: A prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers, native to north temperate regions and widely grown as an ornamental. I read somewhere that Axl chose his name from a skateboard's axle. 🤔💡 My Fictional Axl Rose chose his name from the axel in the figure skating, but removed the e to give it a unique flair. 🤣 Edited August 8 by Karice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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