Your imaginative, creative ancestors had the ability not only to survive, but also to prosper. Your name suggests they were quick to seize opportunities and were innovative when facing obstacles or danger. There were probably a number of artisans and artists, perhaps even inventors with the name ~ancestor~, but the real benefit of their intellectual flexibility and creativity was likely their ability to foresee future challenges and to adapt before they were adversely affected. Many would have been verbally gifted, allowing them to talk their way out of potentially difficult situations.