I've always wondered why English names don't have any meaning.. Bill, John, Sam, George.... Is English the only language that has names with no meanings? Is it a language thing or a religion thing or a regional thing? I know for sure that Arabic, Iranian, and Indian names all have a meaning. What's the deal with this, anyone got an idea?
The meaning of Bill Origin: English Meaning: Nickname for William 'resolute protector' often used as an independent name. Origin: German Meaning: Diminutive of William: Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William Wordsworth (1770-1850). The meaning of John Origin: Biblical Meaning: The grace or mercy of the Lord Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Jehovah has been gracious; has shown favor. In the bible John the Baptist baptized Christ in the Jordan river. Variants have been created in almost every language. The meaning of Sam Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Diminutive of Samantha: Listen; name of God. Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Diminutive of Samson: Sun child; bright sun. The meaning of George Origin: English Meaning: Farmer. In medieval legend St. George: (the knight who became patron saint of England) struggled with a fire-breathing dragon symbolizing the Devil. Origin: Greek Meaning: From 'georgos' meaning tiller of the soil, or farmer. Famous bearer: St George, patron saint of England, who struggled with a fire breathing dragon symbolizing the devil Any more questions?
Wow, that's great. I had absolutely no clue, lol. I don't think ANYONE knows that stuff, coz I asked tons of people already and no one knew. Thx man, that answers all my questions.
It's not that no-one knows the stuff - it's more like in this culture no one cares beyond how the name is spelled for the most part. There are several online resources that people nowadays use to name their babies that show the meanings of names. There have always been books you could buy that did the same. It's just that after they're named, it's not as important. So, no, it's not as obscure as you seem to think.
PRESTON m English Pronounced: PRES-tun From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "priest town" in Old English.
What is most important the meaning someone gives it or the meaning you give it? A rose by any other name. . . Just giving u hard time. . . . I just have a pet peeve about people complaining about 'madeup' names. . . People acting like a ALL NAME were not MADE UP at one point Rocket River
The meaning of Aaron Origin: Biblical Meaning: A teacher; lofty; mountain of strength Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Lofty; exalted; high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod. Origin: Shakespearean Meaning: 'The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus' A Moor, beloved by Tamora. name meanings
My name is Kent, which I've read as meaning both "handsome" and "kingly." True on both accounts, especially the first one.
Mine is Morrigan, which means "Great Queen." I've also seen it listed as "War Goddess," but that's because it originated from "Mor Riaghon" (or however it's spelled), the title of the Goddess of War in Irish mythology. It's also different from Morgan, which I think is Welsh, or something like that.
I looked these up and this is what I found... Fatty: Containing fat in unusually large amounts. See fat, also b*stard. Biblical name: Jim.... Looked it up. Said: see Fatty.
What is your name? Butch... Butch?? What does that mean? I'm American honey, our names don't mean sh*t...
Since these names are biblical, does that make them Hebrew in origins or are these names we Americans are familiar with just what King James' translators came up with?
