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A list of character names with significance:

Abigail Ashley Boyd Baelfire (a rare word for bonfire) Belle (although the name was chosen by Disney, not OUAT) Cora David Hopper (as in Archie Hopper) Mr. Gold Grace Jefferson Lily/Lilith Lumiere (French for "light", although the name was chosen by Disney, not OUAT) Mary Margaret Blanchard Neal Cassidy (similar to Neal Cassady) Qui shen (the Wraith) Regina Mills Rheul Gorm (the Blue Fairy) Ruby Ruth Swan (as in Emma Swan) Walsh Wayne Booth (as in August Wayne Booth) Dr. Whale Zelena

Possibly a few others...