What does your name mean?

[ThEGr33k]

I got bored as usual and someone mentioned what their name meant. So I looked mine up and was quite impressed.



So wondering what interesting meanings there might be for some of you?


Find out by entering in google:-

name name meaning.

E.G. "Kate name meaning"

You should find something in the search.

[PsychoCannon]

My Parents (Mum - Taiwanese Dad - English) wanted a name that meant something in Chinese and English.

After much deliberation they settled on Eden (First Class)
Because I was first born.

My Brother was going to be called Erden (2nd class) as he arrived later but my dad thought it may give him issues so he got called Jason instead (no meaning ^_^).

[Kate Moss]

where did you find out?

[ThEGr33k]

Jason = Healer apparently.


Find out by entering in google:-

name name meaning.

E.G. Kate name meaning

You should find something in the search.

[Amplimator]

my first name means Just or True....

J is for Jolly

U is for Useful

S is for Strong

T is for Talented

I is for Intense

N is for Nerdy :p

no info regarding my surname im afraid coz its a funny one :D

Ampz

[rigor]

James: Supplant. Replace.

Taylor: one who made outer garments, a tailor (No, really? ;))

Basically I'm a stand-in tailor :D

[Kate Moss]

Kate - means pure
Moss - was the name of an early saint


so basically I'm angelic...I'd have to agree!

[Spiderman]

James: Supplant. Replace.

Taylor: one who made outer garments, a tailor (No, really? ;))

Basically I'm a stand-in tailor :D

Well you did sell me your old leathers so there is some thruth in it somewhere and somehow ;)

[plowsie]

so basically I'm angelic...I'd have to agree!
Pfft, that's my coffee over the screen!

[Spiderman]

My real name is far too foreign for any website to attempt to translate.

However i believe my first name translates to freedom and light. My surname is not a meaning but a heritage thing.

[SoulKiss]

Well David = Beloved.

The surname gives a couple of interpretations, in Scotland Inns and Shops often used bells in their signs - so it could be a location, or if we go French, it means Handsome.

Somehow I think we will be going for the Scottish version, Beloved Pub :)

[Bluepete]

I am the Rock upon which the Lord Jesus built his church.
























Didn't ask for planning permission though!

[Mr Speirs]

Christopher = Bearer of Christ
Speirs = Bearer of a Spear

Thats a lot to bear.

[MCN_LiamM]

Take your pick.

Liam - Loud mouthed @r$ehole, normally found in rock bands and pubs
Liam - As a Hebrew name, Liam means "my people; I have a nation".

There's loads of different ones for Liam, though. :confused:

Marsden - Can't find owt. Although it can also be a first name.

Village in Hudds called Marsden, though.

[Venom]

:confused:

A poisonous secretion of an animal, such as a snake, spider, or scorpion, usually transmitted by a bite or sting.

:rolleyes:

[RichT]

Richard - Powerful Ruler

Thoms (Thomas) - Twin or bibilcal (one of the apostles)

oooo eeerrrrr

[davepreston]

beloved ,battle so fitting its scary

[madness]

Michael - God like (I believe)

Now, get down on your knees and worship!

[Venom]

Michael - God like (I believe)

Now, get down on your knees and worship!

:notworthy:

[Holdup]

James - Supplant - Hebrew =\

Goldup - No records :P

[GeneticBubble]

Ben - son of my sorrow

Foley - a byname meaning ‘pirate’, ‘marauder’.

thats what i found on google so i guess im an unhappy pirate :smt102

[DarrenSV650S]

Darren = Great
Tait = cheerful, happy


They obviously don't know me very well

[Demonz]

Grant = Tall, Big. Apt.

[Bluewolf]

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[dizzyblonde]

Louisa - Famous warrior:smt027

Surname meaning is -Northerner, or someone who live is the North house of a Settlement....well that figures:rolleyes:

So in that, I'm a famous Northern warrior...be afraid, very afraid....RAAAAAAAAARRRR :-)

[Sally]

saor = Free
alba = Scotland

Gaelic. :D

[Holdup]

No where has records of my last name! but theres a lot of us in the Kent area, also my Dad found out theres a load of plods with the surname Goldup =\ perhaps that why i wanted to be one when i was younger

[lukemillar]

Luke = "Good looking, wealthy, intelligent and well-hung"

Pretty much sums me up!

:wink:

[Liam9188]

Liam - Will, desire and helmet, protection

quite appropriate!

[Jayneflakes]

Jayne is Hebrew and means the lord is gracious...

Was apparently a popular name until the end of the seventies. Well that ages me then. Poo! :-({|=

Carol is Gemanic and means Free Man originally and then later used in English as a song of joy or praise. I did wonder why she enjoyed playing in a rock band. :smt028

[Quedos]

Abby/ Abigail - hebrew - fathers joy/father rojoicing

surname given to the anecstoral land owners in recognition of their loyalty many many moons ago. but who knows its such a funny one!

[Stormspiel]

Luke = "from Lucanuns" a place in italy
Robinson = "son of Robin"

Booooriiing

[Bluewolf]

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[MR UKI (1)]

Paul - small and humble [-X

[Supervox]

Jonathan - A gift of God

Surname - from 'someone who works with horses' - could be a farrier, vet, groom etc

[Daimo]

My name means im F*cking awesome.

thats all you need to know ;)

[SuzukiNess]

mmh interesting one :) my name has no meaning...:smt012 it was created by jonathan swift who then had some butterflies named after him... red admiral being one...

surname is gaelic - "brown" -

[stewie]

Stewart = steward , what can i get for you sir ? :D
johnstone = given the name after helping the local chieftan to to defeat some local troublemakers, probably the English, anyway my ancestor was called john and he was allowed his own sept, like a sub clan, and his town was calles john,s town, so all johnson,s, johnstons and johnstones are all related, bit boring that wasnt it , but you did ask ;)

[Owenski]

first name = Gods Gift
surname = Born to Nobility

Awsome, by Name Im a prince of god... does that make me Jesus?

[Shellywoozle]

Michelle - Who is like God?

My surname has no meaning :( other than it's Irish LOL

[dawn07]

saor = Free
alba = Scotland

Gaelic. :D
And what does 'Sally' mean?! Sorry......I'll get my coat!
Wee pet!;)

[beanie79]

Emily = hardworking/ industrious (erm......no)
Bamford = a ford beside a plank bridge for those who wished to keep their feet dry.(?)
So I'm a plank basically.

[Kinvig]

Dirk: The people's ruler (danish)
Kinvig: The Elder Chief (Manx)

So bow down & worship me, your new god. Form an orderly line all those that want to touch me. ;o)

[Bluewolf]

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[Miss Alpinestarhero]

Oh mine is depressing :(

Maria - "bitter" but on a happier note, It also means "the sea"

:rolleyes:

[gruntygiggles]

Cheryl - Beloved / She who is loved
Ann - Favoured Grace
Bray - To cry out

[ThEGr33k]

Some interesting ones out there :D

[Sally]

And what does 'Sally' mean?! Sorry......I'll get my coat!
Wee pet!;)

New names are Sallyalba and Tiffany...

Some people can't pronounce saoralba, so just call me Sally :)

[Ploppy]

Lee = Meadow or forest clearing (english origin)
Clayton = clay - hill/settlement (english origin)

So im a person who lives in a forest clearing atop a clay hill?..........:-s