What do you know about your (real) name?
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Gregory (I plan to get rid of this though)
Matthew
Scott (Apparently I'm a distant relative of the Clan Scott.)
Gregory is a common masculine first name and family name. It is derived from the Latin name "Gregorius," which was from the late Greek name "Γρηγόριος" (Gregōrios) meaning "watchful" (derived from Greek "gregōrein" meaning "to watch").[1]
Through folk etymology, the name also became associated with grex and gregis ("flock" and "herd"). The associations with a shepherd who diligently guides his flock is part of the reason that the name has been popular with monks, priest and popes.
There have been 16 popes with the name, starting with Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great). It is the second-most popular name for pope, along with Benedict, after John. Because of this background, it is also a very common name for saints. Although the name was uncommon in the early 20th century, after the popularity of the actor Gregory Peck it became one of the ten most common male names in the 1950s and has remained popular since.
The feast of Saint Gregory (the Great) was traditionally held on 12th March, until it was changed in the 1960s. As such, the 12th March remains the Name Day in most countries for those named Gregory or Gregg.
Through folk etymology, the name also became associated with grex and gregis ("flock" and "herd"). The associations with a shepherd who diligently guides his flock is part of the reason that the name has been popular with monks, priest and popes.
There have been 16 popes with the name, starting with Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great). It is the second-most popular name for pope, along with Benedict, after John. Because of this background, it is also a very common name for saints. Although the name was uncommon in the early 20th century, after the popularity of the actor Gregory Peck it became one of the ten most common male names in the 1950s and has remained popular since.
The feast of Saint Gregory (the Great) was traditionally held on 12th March, until it was changed in the 1960s. As such, the 12th March remains the Name Day in most countries for those named Gregory or Gregg.
Matthew
Matthew (pronounced /ˈmæθjuː/) is the standard English for the New Testament name Μαθθαιος[1], a Koine Greek transliteration of the Aramaic diminutive מתי (Mattay, Maty). From Latin Matthæus, the English spelling Matthew comes directly from the French Matthieu (earlier Matheu). Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name מתתיהו (Matatyahu, Mattathias) or מתיתיהו (Matityahu, Mattithiah), Matthew means "gift of Yahweh". The Hebrew name is also spelled מתניהו (Matanyahu, Mattaniah). Related names include נתניהו (Netanyahu, Nethaniah), and with swapped syllables יהונתן (Yehonatan, Jonathan).
A common name in the West, it is traditionally spelled "Matthew" in English, but sometimes "Mathew", and even as the Muslim name Mathyu. Matt is the most common hypocoristic form of the name in English. "Matthew" can also be a middle name, and the English surnames Matthew, Matthews, Mathis, Mathewson, and Mattison are among many family names derived from it.
The name "Matthew" has historically been distinguished from the related but less common (in English) name Matthias, and is clearly distinguished in most other European languages.
A common name in the West, it is traditionally spelled "Matthew" in English, but sometimes "Mathew", and even as the Muslim name Mathyu. Matt is the most common hypocoristic form of the name in English. "Matthew" can also be a middle name, and the English surnames Matthew, Matthews, Mathis, Mathewson, and Mattison are among many family names derived from it.
The name "Matthew" has historically been distinguished from the related but less common (in English) name Matthias, and is clearly distinguished in most other European languages.
Scott (Apparently I'm a distant relative of the Clan Scott.)
Jennifer: A Cornish variant of Guinevere, which is a Norman-derived Middle English form of the Old Welsh Gwenhwyfar, meaning white wave; white phantom.
Mort: Directly translated from French, meaning Death.
White Wave of Death, White Phantom of Death... I don't know which one makes me laugh more.
Mort: Directly translated from French, meaning Death.
White Wave of Death, White Phantom of Death... I don't know which one makes me laugh more.
William: From the German will, meaning will or desire, and helm, meaning helmet or protector. Thus, I choose to interpret it as protector of desire
Arnup: The name has been traced through ye olde English 'Arnop', and even further to the Dutch Arnieghp. It has always been merely a surname, with no other meaning
According to Urban Dictionary:
William:
A charismatic, charming, handsome, respectful and chivalrous gentleman of high upbringing. The perfect boyfriend. A true cunninglinguist. An amazing, unique, funny guy. knows when to be serious but rarely do you see this side of him.
(I kid you not: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=william)
Arnup: Nothing at all
Arnup: The name has been traced through ye olde English 'Arnop', and even further to the Dutch Arnieghp. It has always been merely a surname, with no other meaning
According to Urban Dictionary:
William:
A charismatic, charming, handsome, respectful and chivalrous gentleman of high upbringing. The perfect boyfriend. A true cunninglinguist. An amazing, unique, funny guy. knows when to be serious but rarely do you see this side of him.
(I kid you not: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=william)
Arnup: Nothing at all
Acording to wikipedia, my first name Ryan becaomes King in Gaelic, Wilkes is the same, but it's a popular English Surname and Wright becomes Worker in old English.
The girl's name Britni \b-rit-ni, br(i)-tni\ is a variant of Brittany (Latin), and the meaning of Britni is "from Brittany or Great Britain"
godamnit.
godamnit.
Megan: Pet form of Welsh Mared, meaning "pearl."
Elizabeth: Anglicized form of Greek Elisabet, meaning "God is my oath."
Nelson is a family name. Within the United States, it is ranked as the 39th-most common surname.
It is in origin a patronymic meaning "son of Nels" (Scandinavian) or "son of Nell" (Irish).
Interesting...
Elizabeth: Anglicized form of Greek Elisabet, meaning "God is my oath."
Nelson is a family name. Within the United States, it is ranked as the 39th-most common surname.
It is in origin a patronymic meaning "son of Nels" (Scandinavian) or "son of Nell" (Irish).
Interesting...
Michael: Who is like god
Corby: Dark as a raven (i really like that one)Its a traditional family name that has been borne by all males for as far back as i can trace it.
Macdonald: Scottish clan once know as kings of the isles. Edit: just found out the actual meaning, Son of the ruler of the world. How good is that
From this i can extrapolate that i am better than you all
Corby: Dark as a raven (i really like that one)Its a traditional family name that has been borne by all males for as far back as i can trace it.
Macdonald: Scottish clan once know as kings of the isles. Edit: just found out the actual meaning, Son of the ruler of the world. How good is that
From this i can extrapolate that i am better than you all
My name is a shortened down version of Joseph, which is Hebrew for The Lord Will Increase/Add, and was the name of Jesus' surrogate father. And me last name is the Welsh equivalant of Johsnon, similar to Jones, as Evan is the Welsh version of John.
My name and middle name (Ole Magnus) in Latin is "The Great Ancestor". Does that mean I'll be great, and that I will have grandchildren one day?