question of the day (name meaning)
My friend Julia (a.k.a. Julz) talked about name meaning on her blog, which got me thinking. Intrigued, I decided to research our family members’ names once again.
Andrew James - Andrew means manly. Yes, I totally agree. Look at him, for God’s sake. James means one who succeeds. I consider him successful, so I agree with this one, too.
Lori Ann – Lori means laurel. Um, I like flowers? Ann means gracious. I suppose I can see that.
Taylor Christine – Taylor means, well, tailor. She does have a lot of style. Christine means follower of Christ. I think that’s very appropriate.
Nathan Andrew – Nathan means he gave, which is accurate because he’s a giving child. Andrew means manly. Anyone who knows Nathan is probably chuckling right now!
Noah James – Noah means rest and comfort, which is appropriate because he’s a calm baby. James means one who succeeds. I do have high hopes for his success!
What does your name mean? (Click here to search.) Do you think it fits you?
I love it!
My name definitely fits me. I don’t even have to look it up…I already know this one!
Lisa, derivative of Elizabeth: Consecrated to God.
Ann, which I not-so-secretly wish had an e on the end of it: Full of grace.
My name means man who dances with Basset Hounds
Oh, and my middle name, Douglas, means one who wears ugly sweaters.
Shannon Lance – “old wise river” (Shannon is a river in Ireland) and lance is literal.
Leah Rochelle – “weary one” and “little rock” (before my parents got hip to names with meaning)
Ella Jade – “bright light” and Jade is the literal vietnamese translation of Ngoc.
Lisa -Consecrated by God
Martin- Warlike
Sydney-Meadow
Lauren-Laurel
Here’s the best part, I named both of my daughters near the peak year from their name! So much for being original!! LOL We talked for WEEKS/MONTHS about their names!!!
Randy Shane = “wise wolf, wolf-shield” & “god is gracious”
Amanda Mae = “worthy of love” & “Mae is a form of MARY – bitter”
Laurel = tree
There are some Cool meanings in the names of my new family
Johannes Anne Jacobus = means God is Gracious and The Supplanter…John is very gracious, but not when he is driving… so i guess this would be accurate
Nathan Matthew= He gave/ gift of God… Nathan is a Gift from God, whether he acknowledges God or not!
Alexander Bryce= Helper/Defender of Mankind and quick moving and alert… Alex is a defender of people, but right now he would rather sleep, but when he is awake he is hyper, does that count?
Vashti Joy= Beautiful Joy… there has always been beauty and joy in my life, i am very blessed!
on a side note i think i will name my first boy Dances with Basset Hounds, we’ll Call him Dan for short