It’s easy to understand why the parents of a young baby might choose to name her after the exquisite qualities found in fossilized tree sap; its radiant translucence and resilience against the depredation of time makes it a highly prized jewel. It’s also no coincidence that these same qualities are conveyed through the letters in the name Amber. When the self-assurance of the letter A combines with the steadfastly maternal letter M, it embodies the reliable strength found in the words amazing, ambassador amulet, ample, amigo, and ambrosia (the food of the Gods). Then there’s the matter of the BR suffix; shining through in the form of brilliant, bright, brisk, breezy, breathy, bracing, and brusque. All told, the AMBR personality is a singularly refreshing one… a person to be appreciated like a cool glass of water. In fact, many people report that being around an AMBR is so invigorating that they were able to achieve things they thought impossible without her inspiration.
AMBRs tend to get tripped up though, when it comes to their own decision-making. For one of the weaknesses that comes with the strength of the A names is the arrogant assumption that they can single-handedly master any situation. As a result, many AMBRs charge headlong into situations -- careers, relationships, and business deals – which often leaves them floundering. And being the bold outgoing types that they are, they often turn to the wrong people for help and drive themselves even deeper into trouble. Still, even when they do make those impulsive leaps, AMBRs invariably land on their feet. They have the instinctive ability to make friends no matter where they go, which more than compensates for their sometimes-unsound judgments.
Their flighty tendencies often prevents AMBRs from settling into careers and relationships until relatively late in their lives -- there are so many things and people to enjoy that they can't imagine choosing just one. And while this brand of free-spiritedness might get on other peoples' nerves when they’re trying to pin her down, she isn’t going to let this bother her too much. She’ll make up her mind when she’s good and ready.
When an AMBR does decide to settle down, it’ll be because she’s ready to raise a family and not because she’s hopelessly in love. Even though her children will be doted upon, the AMBR will fiercely protect her own independence and make sure that she never loses her beaming spirit.
