"A good name is more desirable than great riches."
Proverbs 22:1
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Do you know what your name means? Why not find out? Names have all kinds of unique and interesting history behind them. Learning about yours can lead to discovering something inspiring, funny, boring, sweet, or even an occasional surprise. |
| Name | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew | Greek | Manley |
| Benjamin | Hebrew | A surety |
| Bernard | Tuetonic | Bold as a bear |
| Bradley | Old English | From the Broad Meadow |
| Brian | Celtic | Strong; sincere |
| Christopher | Greek | Whimsical; humorous |
| Daniel | Hebrew | Judge |
| David | Hebrew | Beloved |
| Duke | Latin | Leader |
| Hal (short for Henry) | Teutonic | Home ruler |
| Jacob | Hebrew | The supplanter or power grabber |
| Jack(short for John) | Hebrew | Given by God |
| John | Hebrew | Given by God |
| Lee | Celtic | Physican |
| Levi | Hebrew | A bond; a tie; a promise |
| Mark | Latin | Defender |
| Martin | Latin | Unyielding |
| Matthew | Greek | Gift of the Lord |
| Michael | Hebrew | Like to God |
| Nathan | Hebrew | A gift |
| Philip | Greek | A lover of horses |
| Richard | Teutonic | Stern, but just |
| Robert | Teutonic | Winner over all |
| Sammuel | Hebrew | Asked of God |
| Steven | Greek | Loyal |
| Thomas | Hebrew | Good company |
| William | Teutonic | Resolute |
(Note: Since I'm just doing this for fun, this list is by no means comprehensive . For more names try the following: getting a name book from a friend, book store, library, or go online at behindthename.com, andythenamebender.com, and many others. ) |