Well I don't know if this topic was brought up before but I don't want to resurrect old topics so anyways, whst is your first name and what does it mean? Mines: MELANIE f English, Dutch Pronounced: MEL-a-nee Derived from Greek melaina meaning "black, dark". This was the name of a Roman saint who gave all her wealth to charity in the 5th century. I got it from: Here I love my name even more!
WILLIAM__m__English Pronounced: WIL-ee-am From the Germanic name Wilhelm, which was composed of the elements wil "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection". The name was introduced to Britain by the Normans. It has belonged to several rulers of England, Prussia, and Germany, including William the Conqueror, the first Norman king of England. Another famous bearer was William Tell, a legendary 14th-century hero from Switzerland. In the literary world it has been borne by dramatist William Shakespeare and poet William Blake, as well as contemporary authors William Faulkner and William S. Burroughs. ---------- And my crush... CONNIE__f__English Pronounced: KAW-nee Pet form of Constance. CONSTANCE__f__English, French Pronounced: KAWN-stants (English), kawn-STAWNS (French) Medieval form of Constantia. This was the name of a daughter of William the Conqueror. CONSTANTIA__f__Late Roman Feminine form of the Late Latin name Constantius, which was itself derived from Constans (see Constant). CONSTANT__m__English, French Pronounced: KAWN-stant From the Late Latin name Constans, which meant "constant, steadfast". Oh so complicated.
JONATHAN m English, Biblical Pronounced: JAWN-a-than From the Hebrew name Yehonatan (contracted to Yonatan) meaning "YAHWEH has given". In the Old Testament Jonathan was the eldest son of Saul and a friend of David. He was killed in battle with the Philistines. A famous bearer of this name was Jonathan Swift, the satirist who wrote 'Gulliver's Travels' and other works. My parents also said my name means "Gift from God."
TIMOTHY m English, Biblical Pronounced: TIM-u-thee Means "honouring God" from Greek timan "to honour" and theos "god". Timothy was a companion of Saint Paul on his missionary journeys and was the recipient of two of Paul's epistles which appear in the New Testament. According to tradition, he was martyred at Ephesus after protesting the worship of Artemis.
My name isn't pronounced like this, but here mines is: KEATON m English Pronounced: KEE-tun From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "shed town" in Old English. I feel so important... my name is classified as a 'shed town' <_<. The propper pronouncing of my name is supposed to be something like "kee-ton", but a lot of people either pronounce it "keet-n" or "kee-tun"--mostly people pronounce it "kee-tun" and that's fine with me because my name is realled F'ed up .
ANDREA m Italian Pronounced: AN-dree-a Italian form of ANDREW. A notable bearer of this name was Andrea Verrocchio, a Renaissance sculptor who taught Leonardo da Vinci and Perugino.
JOSHUA m English, Biblical Pronounced: JAW-shu-wa, JAW-shwa From the Hebrew name Yehoshua which meant "YAHWEH is salvation". Joshua was one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan by Moses in the Old Testament. After Moses died Joshua succeeded him as leader of the Israelites. The name Jesus was a variant of the name Joshua. w00t.
AARON m English, Biblical Pronounced: ER-awn From the Hebrew name Aharon which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted". In the Old Testament Aaron was the older brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites.
CAMERON m,f Scottish, English Pronounced: KAM-u-run, KAM-run From a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" from Gaelic cam "crooked" and sròn "nose". The Camerons were one of the great Highland clans. Don't need to bug me about the 'crooked nose' thing. I've know about it for years.
TERRY m,f English Pronounced: TER-ee English form of Thierri, the Norman French form of THEODORIC. This name can also function as a pet form of TERENCE or THERESA. Haha, this is fun. You learn new things everyday.
MARK m English, Russian, Biblical Pronounced: MARK Familiar form of MARCUS. Saint Mark was the author of the second Gospel in the New Testament. He is the patron saint of Venice, where he is supposedly buried. Another famous bearer of this name was Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius), the Roman triumvir who was the lover of Cleopatra. Shakespeare tells this story in his tragedy 'Antony and Cleopatra'. Yet another famous bearer was the American author Mark Twain, real name Samuel Clemens, author of 'Tom Sawyer' and 'Huckleberry Finn'.
Cheer up dude, lol -------------------------- JOHN m English, Biblical Pronounced: JAWN English form of Johannes, which was the Latin form of the Greek name Ioannes, itself derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "YAHWEH is gracious". This name owes its consistent popularity to two New Testament characters, both highly revered as saints. The first was John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ, who was beheaded by Herod Antipas. The second was the apostle John who was also supposedly the author of the fourth Gospel and Revelation. The name has been borne by 23 popes, as well as kings of England, Hungary, Poland, Portugal and France. It was also borne by the poet John Milton and the philosopher John Locke.
TODD m English Pronounced: TAWD From a surname meaning "fox" from Middle English todde. My description isn't as long as everyone elses
Todd!! My name's simple and it sucks... CRYSTAL f English Pronounced: KRIS-tal Means simply "crystal" from the English word for the clear, colourless glass, sometimes cut into the shape of a gemstone. The English word derives ultimately from Greek krystallos meaning "ice". :wth:
mines JAMIE (1) m Scottish, English Pronounced: JAY-mee Scottish pet form of JAMES JAMIE (2) f English Pronounced: JAY-mee Scottish pet form of JAMES ------------------- my crush's LÉONIE f French French feminine form of LEONIUS
Well I think y'all already know my name NEIL m Irish, Scottish, English Pronounced: NEE-ul From the Gaelic name Niall, which is of disputed origin, possibly meaning "champion" or "cloud". This was the name of a semi-legendary 4th-century Irish king. A famous modern bearer of this name was American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon.
ROBIN m,f English Pronounced: RAW-bin Pet form of ROBERT. Robin Hood was a legendary hero and archer of medieval England who stole from the rich to give to the poor. This name can also be given in reference to the red-breasted bird. :argh: ROBERT m English, French, Scandinavian Pronounced: RAW-burt (English), ro-BER (French) Means "bright fame", derived from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and beraht "bright". The Normans introduced this name to Britain. It belonged to three kings of Scotland, including Robert the Bruce who restored the independence of Scotland from England in the 14th century. The author Robert Browning and poets Robert Burns and Robert Frost are famous literary bearers of this name. Also, Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Confederate army during the American Civil War.