What's in a name?

[NoMercy]

Do you have any idea what your name really means? Where its origins lie? Do you wish your parents had chosen otherwise?

My real name is teutonic/German (Strange, considering my Jewish ancestory). It is the feminine form of Charles and means "Mankind".

What about yours?

[RufusDufus]

Your real names teutonic?

Well ill be soon going down to the pub for 1 or maybe 2tonics! So ill be thinking of you.

[B00]

Mine means "innocent lamb"...!

And its of Hebrew origin.

[mccfluff]

my surname is scottish and just means son of ........

[Sasha-2008]

I wish my name was said properly but people always say it wrong. When I have a child I am goign to give them a name that you just can't say wrong!

[squarebear]

Rachel?

[NoMercy]

Thanks Rufus - I haven't had a Gin and Slim for ages. Had a nice bottle of Hendricks a while back, but I don't think I've any left. May I take the liberty of joining you down at the pub? :-)

[daffy654]

Mine is derived from the Welsh name Guinevere and means 'White Wave' or 'Fair One' depending on where you look it up.lol

[RufusDufus]

lol!


Rufus - Origin and Meaning of the name


[ 2 syll. ru-fus, ruf-us ] The boy name Rufus is pronounced as RUWFahS KEY. Rufus is primarily used in English and it is of Latin origin. Rufus has the meaning ruddy, red-haired. Derived literally from the element 'rufus' which has the meaning red. The name was originally a Roman nickname. It was borne by William II of England (1056-1100), the son and successor of William the Conqueror; he was known as 'William Rufus' in reference to his ruddy complexion or red hair. The given name was first used by English speakers in the 19th century.

[NoMercy]

Squarebear - not sure of the meaning of Rachel, since I do not have one single relative, friend or acquaintance who bears that name. x

[B00]

lol, yes, 10/10 Squarebear :-)

[steg]

Greek origin, and its meaning is "crown, garland". was the name of the first Christian martyr.

[RufusDufus]

Now this explains why everytime ive called someone ginger ive had a prang of guilt!lol! And my hairs jet black btf!

[NoMercy]

Sasha - is there some Russian link there?

[jackthehat]

Noble...........:o)

[Sasha-2008]

Nomercy

no y?? lol

My real name is not Sasha. lol

[honky-tonk]

Mine means "Youthful"
Latin and is the feminine form of Julius

[NoMercy]

But do you live up to that, jack? :-)

My mum is Elizabeth and the meaning is "My God is Satisfaction".

[rinkins]

I was just going to say how many ways are there to say sasha?! Sexpot Sasha at that! =0)

People can say my name fine, they just have trouble spelling it.

[ian.huntley]

i hate my name. i get some right gip over it. mu wife wanted me to change it at one stage.

[jackthehat]

My full name means:

Noble Christian Dweller by the Eagle Wood.........