Many names do not come under the classification of a direct and simple
meaning because of a little change which may have been made in the
manner of spelling them. Others can be converted into some simple
meaning which can be easily impressed upon the mind by making a slight
change and spelling the names as they sound. In other words, by
remembering them as they sound rather than as they are spelled.
The following examples are common:
Mr. Rhodes--roads
Mr. Coyle--coil
Mr. Knoble--noble
Mr. Reuter--rooter
Mr. Baran--baron
Mr. Asche--ash
Mr. Lyon--lion
[Illustration]
Use the picture here as Mr. Perrett. The name as it sounds calls to
your mind a bird. See the bright green parrot flying around his head
and perching on his shoulder; see the vivid color of the bird. Close
your eyes and review this picture association of the face and the name.
Do this until you can see it with your eyes open.