One word frees us
of all the weight
and pain of life;that word is love.
~ Sophocles, Greek Tragedian
What’s the big deal about a name? Everyone has one, right?
When I was old enough to figure out there were meanings behind names, I asked Ah-Ma why she chose “Bonnie” for my name.
I expected some sort of meaningful story or another.
“I didn’t know what to name you when you born, so the nurse handed me a book of names. Bonnie was the first one I came across that sounded good. Easy to pronounce.”
Okay… Thanks, Mom.
God’s In The Business
As I got older, I came to like my name because people have to smile in order to say it. It’s hard to be super mad and growl “Baaah-nee”. See? You make a grin at the end.
We don’t get to choose our names, but they point to our identity. According to Geneaology.com, our first names can reveal a “recycled name” from a family’s past or a virtue our parents hoped we’d possess.
Some live with their given name from birth to deathbed. Sometimes, a name can be changed.
In Toni Morrison’s Pullitzer-Prize winning novel, Beloved, Jenny Whitlow was named by her slave owners. Jenny answered to “anything”. Her name held no meaning. It was a dead name.
Jenny has no importance until she earns her freedom, meets her husband and becomes beloved. She is re-named “Baby Suggs”. Her new name became a game changer, launching her into a meaningful and significant story line.
Beloved is fiction. God’s love is not. He is in the real business of changing names.
God Changes Names
A quick glance at the Bible, and we find a list of names God’s changed:
Abram — Abraham
Sarai — Sarah
Jacob — Israel
Simon — Peter
Saul — Paul
God doesn’t just change names in Biblical times.
He changes names today — yours and mine.
“To him who overcomes,
I will give some of the hidden manna.
I’ll also give a clear, smooth stone
inscribed with your new name,
your secret new name.” ~ God (Revelations 2:17)
Doesn’t the word “secret” turn this verse on it’s heels?
Between Two Lovers
The word in Greek, used in this passage is
okeios. an intimate knowing
The new names God gives are clandestine terms of endearment – like the ones whispered between two lovers.
The name we go by matters.
Who we belong to and what that person says about us affects our identity.
God isn’t the only one busy rewriting our identities. The world also loves to murmur names for us, as well as our experiences.
I am learning to practice hearing the name God calls me. I’m trying to get to that intimate place to see myself clearly and feel the love He has for me.
The world may call me by one set of labels — small and plain. I may even call myself by some others. God calls me Faithful and Beautiful.
My initials are FB.
What name is God giving you?
What other names is the world trying to put on you? Which ones are you using yourself?
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Hi Bonnie, this isn’t as easy as it sounds for me. My real name is Shelli, which is not found (probably due to the weird spelling – I could never find preprinted things with my name on!). Shelly means “Meadow on a Ledge” and it’s a unisex name. Since Shelli is often a nickname for Michelle, I looked that one up to and it means “Who Is Like God?” Now that is a beautiful name, wouldn’t you say?!
YES, Shelli– BEAUTIFUL!
I tweeted, too!
.-= Shelli @ Hopefully Devoted´s last blog ..My New Passion =-.
Kim – Ruler
I am not a ruler of anything but am blessed to serve the supreme ruler of everything.
Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. Revelation 1:5
My name is Lauren, meaning “crowned with laurel”. Laurel wreaths were used as symbols of victory. It’s really kind of eye opening – as followers of Jesus, we are victors. So no matter what I’m going through, it is engraved in me to overcome. Who thought you could get all that out of a name! Thanks Bonnie!
My name is Mary, which means “bitter”. I have often wondered about that..does the meaning come from the bitter loss Mary experienced when she watched her Son die? Or possibly the bitterness Mary Magdalene felt? I don’t think of Mary the mother of Christ as being bitter any longer..she knows the whole story now!
I did some research into the name, as my middle name is Maree, which has roots in Mary… which in turn, has roots in Myrrh. I’m certainly not a bitter person… and what I found absolutely delighted my socks off.
Myrr is a bitter smelling resin… however, when it is crushed, lets off a beautiful earthy, somewhat sweet fragrance. Also, unlike other resins, (and this is the bit I really like,) when it is burned, instead of melting or liquifying, it BLOOMS 🙂
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Just Ducking In… =-.
Karin
Pure
Origin: Greek
.-= HisFireFly´s last blog ..Ninevah? Do I have to? =-.
I tweeted here http://twitter.com/HisFireFly/status/8962058478
.-= HisFireFly´s last blog ..Ninevah? Do I have to? =-.
Bonnie, I’m leaving a link from one I guest-posted – I love names. 😉
http://katdish.blogspot.com/2010/01/whats-in-his-name-by-kelly-langner.html
.-= Kelly Langner Sauer´s last blog ..Love Today =-.
Oh, and I have tweeted this post. 😉 I hope your day is awesome…
.-= Kelly Langner Sauer´s last blog ..Love Today =-.
Philip is of Greek origin and means “Lover of horses”. Very fitting since I grew up on the family farm and heard stories of how they used horses before they got their first tractor. My Grandfather also raised harness race horses and would frequently give us kids rides on the training cart around the track he made in the middle of a field. And he always had a pony for us to ride. I also like that they gave me the biblical version (only one “l”).
Ok, Bonnie, I facebooked your post too. Does that double my chances? 😀 jk
Posted on my Facebook http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/karin.fendick?ref=profile
.-= HisFireFly´s last blog ..Ninevah? Do I have to? =-.
My name is Stephanie from the Greek word, Stephanos, meaning Crown.
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Won’t Hold Back =-.
Social comments and analytics for this post…
This post was mentioned on Twitter by gyoung9751: What does your name mean? A name between two lovers by @TheBonnieGray. http://bit.ly/9ox0V0…
I had to search Elizabeth even though it is not my “real” name. Consecrated to God is the meaning given, not one I had ever read before. I love it!
Christ-Bearer
Kristy
(I couldn’t have chosen a better meaning) – thanks so much for reminding me!
.-= Kristy´s last blog ..A Look Into My Week =-.
Mine’s pretty boring, but here it is: “Brett – Briton, British”
Top of the morning. Spot a tea, govner? The Queen, and fish & chips, mate.
Thats all the British I know. 🙂
oh and it’s tweeted!
.-= brett barner´s last blog ..Just Call Me Cupid’s Helper [Life] =-.
My nick name is Trae, which I made up myself. Its pronounced the say as ‘Tres’ the french word for very, and yes, I’m a very lot of things 🙂 But my real name is Tracey, which means ‘strong spirit’ and I definitely have that!
Debbie ~ derived from the Hebrew of Deborah ~ means Honey Bee.
Several years ago while reading “Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices” by Thomas Brooks, something he said in A Word To The Reader, helped me to see the meaning of my name in a new way and apply it to my life! “Remember, it is not hasty reading, but serious meditating upon holy and heavenly truths, that make them prove sweet and profitable to the soul. It is not the bee’s touching of the flower that gathers honey, but her abiding for a time upon the flower that draws out the sweet. It is not he that reads most, but he that meditates most, that will prove the choicest, sweetest, wisest and strongest Christian.”
I also shared this on my Facebook. Thank you for this neat post Bonnie!
.-= Debbie Blair´s last blog ..Rejoice in Adversity =-.
I love Lisa’s stuff!!
My name, sarah, means Princess
My
I am a Celestial Hunter. Interesting! Thanks for this fun giveaway!
My name is Karan and it means “pure.” Oddly, it is a male name – not sure what to make of that! It is also of Greek origin. I love that it means pure, as I have struggled to accept grace in its fullest. In Christ, I am truly pure!
Bina = freshness, per this site…and I actually like that one for today, seeing as how I just contemplated a shower but now see that I don’t need one cuz already I am radiating freshness! hee hee
I tweeted and am hooking up via FB.
Wonderful, insightful post. Count me in!!
.-= Bina´s last blog ..The Wiser Heart & A GiveAway =-.
My name is Elizabeth, and it means “Consecrated to God.”
Thanks for this lovely post, and the giveaway!
.-= Beth´s last blog ..A Good Word – or several 🙂 =-.
Carol means “melody or song”, French origin.
As I have been involved with singing in choirs for a good part of my life, this was certainly a prophetic name. I’ve discovered that God uses my Spiritual Gift of encouragement through the act of singing in our church choirs.
You have been Facebooked 🙂
.-= Beth´s last blog ..A Good Word – or several 🙂 =-.
And you have been Tweeted! 🙂
.-= Beth´s last blog ..A Good Word – or several 🙂 =-.
For years I was disappointed because my name (Melissa) means honeybee. I thought that it was a meaningless name. Then God challenged me to look at what a honeybee is and does. They are hardworking, dilligent, and create something that is both beautiful and nourishing. They work as a team and everyone does their part to support the community. So, even though my parents didn’t know it when they named me (my mom heard my name in a woman’s restroom while she was pregnant), God knew my name and assigned it to me. Right now I’m pregnant with my 4th child and I’m pouring over baby naming websites to find the right name for this little boy who’s still a stranger to me. What I’m trusting in is the fact that God knows him and has a name for him. So, my husband and I are just waiting on God to tell us.
.-= Melissa Brotherton´s last blog ..Book Reading Challenge 2010 =-.
Retweeted! I’d love to win a necklace! I think Lisa Leonard does beautiful work!
.-= Melissa Brotherton´s last blog ..Book Reading Challenge 2010 =-.
Facebooked too! It does count that my tweets go to my Facebook, right?
.-= Melissa Brotherton´s last blog ..Book Reading Challenge 2010 =-.
For quite a while I have been wrestling with something I’ve been calling “loneliness” (though I’m not sure that’s the right name (ha) for it). Several weeks ago I was reminded of what my name means. I’ve known this since I was a girl, but it just popped back into my memory.
From Greek origins, “Monica” means “advisor, counselor.” But from Latin origins, “Monica” means—get this—ALONE, unequaled. So, even my very NAME means something like loneliness.
Well…
God’s sense of humor? I’m sure my parents did not have that in mind when they named me.
.-= Monica Sharman´s last blog ..“So” Obedience =-.
Alone and unequaled could also mean “set apart”… “unique”… “beyond compare”… “incomparable”…
I don’t think it was God’s humor so much as the way He truly sees you 🙂
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Just Ducking In… =-.
My name, Danielle, means God is my Judge or Judged by God. For a while I thought that was a negative thing, but I’ve come to realize it isn’t.
.-= Danielle´s last blog ..Memory Making =-.
Bonnie, Don’t enter me, but I wanted so much to share. 2 years ago, God named me. I feel shy saying it. He called me
Beautiful One Who Sees, and Loves. Really Really. The only true thing is the seeing part. I’ve never been the beautiful Barbie girl or very good at loving. What I didn’t know at first is how when He names you with the white pebble name, you slowly become it, because He believes it’s true. I started borrowing His vision for and of me. I pray for people I love to KNOW their name. This was a lovely post. 🙂
.-= Kathleen Overby´s last blog ..Rock Salt =-.
Just twittered about the contest! I’d love to win one of these necklaces, I love them!
.-= Danielle´s last blog ..Memory Making =-.
Helen. Light. Greek.
Funny, since I’m a rather heavy Hungarian. I was named after mom.
.-= Helen´s last blog ..Yes, Mom’s Suffering is Over =-.
Jason means “healer.”
Thanks Bonnie- great post. 🙂
.-= jasonS´s last blog ..Hoarding: Do You Have Room? =-.
My name is spelled Jamie, but there wasn’t a meaning for that spelling – I did find Jaimie which means “I Love”. I did look for my middle name also, Keitha – it means Female Warrior. I really like that one!! I’d like to think that God thinks of me that way – a warrior for Him.
Thanks so much for your blog…..it has been such an inspiration for me!
Hi Bonnie. I found no entry for my first name, so I tried my middle name, Caroline which is Latin and means BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. I never tried to look it up before. Thanks to you, now I know.
Blessings
Gladwell aka Caroline
.-= Gladwell Musau´s last blog ..A JOB PLOT =-.
Cassandra means “prophetess”.
.-= Cassandra Frear´s last blog ..Storm Stories =-.
Evelyn Hazelnut Gender: Female Origin: English
Okay, I read this earlier as I am a subscriber ….then I got your email to another address (Worthy of Attention) so like the woman at the well – when I heard the word GIFT, I came back to the site again.
Thanks for the special invitation!
.-= Kissie´s last blog ..Has It Come to This =-.
Well, we won’t find Kissie’s meaning for a while but when my grandparents gave me that name it meant I was very special to them.
BTW, I tweeted it….so this comment counts for two!
.-= Kissie´s last blog ..Has It Come to This =-.
And now I’ve Facebooked….you can put me down for three entries now.
;-P
See ya around, and thanks again for the email.
.-= Kissie´s last blog ..Has It Come to This =-.
My first name is the Irish equivalent of “Mary” about which I wrote a poem last October, “The Etymology of Mary” (here’s the link: http://writingwithoutpaper.blogspot.com/2009/10/etymology-of-mary-poem.html).
My last name is Greek in origin, shortened, we were told, by about 7 letters. I was once told it meant “poor man” but have never been able to find that meaning while searching its origin. Europeans always recognize it as Greek and always pronounce it correctly. My father was orphaned at 4 and was a first generation American for whom only a birth certificate exists, on which the name of his father surprised me. My son bears “Doallas” as part of his hyphenated name but the name is no longer to be carried on as “Doallas”. My brothers had no children.
.-= Maureen (Mo)´s last blog ..Words Make for Pitching Dreams (Poem) =-.
My name is Tara and it’s origin is Celtic/Gaelic. The meaning of Tara is “Craggy Hillside.” Not too crazy about that but you didn’t say you have to like it, just post it.
*Note: I’ve also Tweeted and posted this to Facebook. Thanks. :~)
Well, my full name is Chrystal Elizabeth. Chrystal was not found. As a young girl, my name was spelled Christy (before as a rebellious teenager I decided to change it). So here are the meaning of my names:
Christy – Of Christ
Elizabeth – Consecrated to God
Oh, to live a life consecrated to God. I only hope to live up to my name. Great post, Bonnie. I love how God changes names in the Bible. I was just thinking about that the other day. Love it.
.-= Chrystie´s last blog ..The Beauty of Brokenness =-.
My name is Dianne Kathleen; my family calls me Kathy:
Dianne – Celestial Hunter
Kathleen – Pure, Virginal
My name is Jacqueline and it means To Protect. That is more true than anyone will ever know.
Thanks, Bonnie.
Jackie (aka Jacqueline Michelle)
.-= Jackie´s last blog ..February Beauty! =-.
Hi Bonnie…I just tweeted too!
.-= Jackie´s last blog ..February Beauty! =-.
My name is Katy and according to the site that means: Pure, Virginal. I probably knew this at one point, but had completely forgotten so it was fun to look it up! 🙂
Though, the name that I keep coming back to over and over in the Bible and that God has just written on my heart is Hephzibah which in Hebrew means “My delight is in her.” Definitely different than the names I’ve tried to put on myself or the world!
I believe the name you give your child, professes over them whatever their name means. As when you call God the healer, your believing for his healing or as provider, for His provision. You are calling what you want, by name.
My name Nina has a few meanings –
“Girl” in Spanish. “Grace” in Hebrew. In Quechua it means “fire”. In Babylonian it means “enclosure of fish” – sort of reminds me of when Jesus told His disciples to follow Him, and He will make them fishers of men.
In my life I have seen each one of these meanings manifest, come to pass, in my life. Names have a very deep meaning and important role in ones life. Whenever it comes to naming your child, make sure you read the meaning and know what it means. A name is one of the most important gifts given to a child.
.-= Nina´s last blog ..Calories, Calories, Calories… What are they? =-.
My name is Catherine and means purity. I have always liked my name, even when I haven’t always lived up to its meaning.
My husband and I put a lot of thought into our daughter’s name. She is Sarah (Princess, in Hebrew) Elizabeth (Consecrated to God, also in Hebrew). She is Sarah Beth, “God’s princess”, or another way, “God’s daughter” as he is THE King.
It is funny how many random people call her “Princess” to be sweet, as girls are supposed to like that word. She doesn’t know what it means, other than that she is God’s daughter, and it always makes me smile to hear others call her that.
Two names, entered twice? Also Facebooked 🙂
Catherine Marie
Hi, Bonnie.
Here is the meaning:
Bridget
Strong
Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic/Gaelic
I was supposed to be named Angela all the way up until I came into this world… then my dad changed it at the last minute. I can’t see me being an Angela… 😉
I always enjoy your words, and leave feeling like I’ve had coffee with a dear friend. Thank you!
.-= Bridget Chumbley´s last blog ..Patience (Blog Carnival) =-.
Hey Bonnie! So great to see you today as always! (-;
My name is Erin and the meaning is Ireland.
May I live up to all the beauty that country holds!
Hi Bonnie!
My mom gave me the name Angelique because she loved French names and wanted something beautiful for me. It means Angelic…not sure it fits!! HA! I was definitly going to be something with an “que” ending : Dominique, Monique or Angelique!
Angie
I’ve Facebooked ya! Hugs, Erin
Hi Bonnie!! My name Bethany is Hebrew and it means: Life-Town Near Jerusalem. I have also heard that my name means: House of God.
I just FaceBooked your post!! 🙂
Richard = Brave, rich ruler
Oh, well. They can’t all be accurate.
.-= Rich Dixon´s last blog ..A Circle Of Great Love =-.
I Twitted too!! I want to win that beautiful necklace!!! 🙂 Thanks for your posts Bonnie, God Bless you!!!
It’s tweeted. Hope you get some hits!
.-= Rich Dixon´s last blog ..A Circle Of Great Love =-.
And it’s Facebooked.
BTW–great post.
I was supposed to be “James” but my brother stole it. James = “supplanter”
.-= Rich Dixon´s last blog ..A Circle Of Great Love =-.
My name’s Peter. It means ROCK. (quite famously)
Sometimes I think I have rocks in my head where my brain should be. Sometimes I think I have rocks in my feet where my energy should be. Sometimes I think I have rocks in my heart where my love should be but ALL the time, my wife ROCKS!
.-= Peter P´s last blog ..My Valentine =-.
Good post and beautiful necklace!
I was called many negative names growing up (long story) I’ve had counseling/prayer/healing and most times have moved on from them. But every now and then I find myself believing those names in my mind and have to come back to remember what my creator calls me … made in his image, delight to him, apple of his eye, loved, etc.
My name means:
God’s Gracious Gift
Just tweeted about your give away!
.-= Janet Oberholtzer´s last blog ..Winning Wednesday – Linchpin =-.
Bonnie was one of my little girl names that never found a home in this testosterone-driven family. I think it’s quite lovely…and I never realized the part about the smile 🙂
My name means crown of laurels–which is what was traditionally given to the victor of any competition in ancient days. To me, this makes my name mean victorious, and that means oodles to me. He has a way of doing that, doesn’t He–giving meaning where there seems to be none.
Thanks for this, Bonnie. Haven’t thought about the meaning of my name in a long time and was needing a reminder. The white stone is my favorite thing to look forward to also.
.-= laura´s last blog ..The Snow Day I Remember =-.
my first name is nancy, which means grace or gracious
my second name is marie, which means bitter sea or sea of bitterness
my third name and maiden name is davis, which means son of david.
my fourth and last, married name is rosback, originally spelled rossback…this is what i just found on it… This surname of ROSSBACH is of Yiddish, German, French and English origin, from the name of the rose-flower, and originally rendered in the Latin form ROSA. In part it is a topographic name for someone who lived at a place where wild roses grew.
well, i learned something new today.
i figure there is enough grace from God to cover the sea of bitterness.
just think how lovely it would be to be handed a stone from God with a new name picked out by Him alone.
.-= nAncY´s last blog ..faith =-.
My name is Jenny, which has it’s roots, obviously, from Jennifer, which means white wave or fair or smooth, depending on which book you get. Jennifer also originates form Jane which means God is gracious.
My parents just liked the name, so I don’t think they took into account the meaning, and I’ve always felt it a little boring… I’d like to know my pebble name 🙂
My husband and I are very aware of names, and that in essence, you are speaking over them the meaning of thier name every time you use it. We weren’t so aware when our first three children were born, but I am so pleased that our Father God knew them… their names have fabulous, Godly, exciting meanings. I believe God has big things in store for them 🙂
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Just Ducking In… =-.
I just tweeted, too!
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Just Ducking In… =-.
And facebooked 🙂
.-= Jen´s last blog ..Just Ducking In… =-.
Interesting answer from the site…I’ve always read that Rebecca means “to tie/bind” or “faithful.” But I’ll play along…
Rebecca
“Servant of God”
Hebrew
I love you thoughts on the smile at the end of “Bonnie”…I certainly find myself smiling over many of your thoughts. 🙂
I love Lisa’s blog and jewelry. Thanks for the chance to win.
I go by Southern Gal in the blog world.
My given name is Renee which means reborn.
So there you have it. The name I was given has become the name the Lord has given me – reborn.
.-= Southern Gal´s last blog ..And we’re off… =-.
I have two names: Maria (meaning “bitter sea”) and Rosa (meaning “rose” or “pink”). But the really interesting one is my last name, “Capucciati” which is pretty rare even it Italy. It means “the hooded ones.” I found a reference in a medieval history article about marauders who basically stormed and pillaged their way through towns, wearing hoods, and they were called the “capucciati.” Or, it could also refer to “capuccio” which is the hood worn by monks. All told I think I prefer the monks 🙂
Well, “Glynn” is female gender (!) and means the clearing. “Glyn” is undetermined gender and means the valley. “Glen” is male and means a secluded woody valley. So I gues this means I’m a female clearing?
.-= Glynn´s last blog ..The Repair Job =-.
i love to read your blogs bonnie -always an encouragement and DEEP. 🙂
vanessa means ‘butterfly’ in greek. hope you and your family are doing great.
Facebooked and tweeted as requested! 🙂
.-= Peter P´s last blog ..My Valentine =-.
Kimberly = Ruler
I used to think that was super-cool when I was younger. The more I mature, the more I realize how much I just want to be “a good and faithful servant.”
.-= Kimba´s last blog ..Favorite Things =-.
Tweet tweet!
http://twitter.com/KimbaASPTL/status/8988340919
.-= Kimba´s last blog ..Favorite Things =-.
My name BARBARA means STRANGER.
I knew there was something in the bible about being a stranger in this world, the world that we are in but not of. In 1 Peter 2:11 we are called “aliens and strangers in this world”
In Psalm 146 : 9 “The Lord watches over the alien (stranger) and sustains the fatherless and the widow”
Great post.
My name is Melissa, which is Greek in origin and means “honey bee.”
.-= Melissa´s last blog ..little fire, bright light =-.
Have posted on Facebook 🙂
Kristen: Christ-bearer or follower of Christ. Gaelic or Celtic descent.
I’ve always loved my name and its meaning. 🙂
Have a beautiful evening, Bonnie!
.-= Kristen@Moms Sharpening Moms´s last blog ..Beautiful =-.
My name is spelled a little differently, but “Jacqueline” means “to protect”. I like that. Usually it comes up as “supplanter”, which isn’t as nice. 😉
.-= Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}´s last blog ..{ parisian love } =-.
I also tweeted this! @thesweetpetunia
.-= Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}´s last blog ..{ parisian love } =-.
Lindsey – Linden Trees Near The Water.
I used to think my name’s meaning was very boring and sort of dumb, but then I was reading in Psalms 1, and I fell in love with that chapter and took it as my life passage.. “And (s)he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth (her) fruit in (her) season, (her) leaf also shall not whither, and whatsoever (s)he doeth shall prosper.”
😀
Tweeted too… @lindseymadora 🙂
Thanks!
My name is Rachel, which means lamb (on the site you linked to, innocent lamb).
I was going to be named Amy, until the night before I was born. My dad asked my mom if she liked the names they had chosen. He liked the boy name (which they had changed 20 times), but wanted to change the girl name (which had been Amy since they first thought about names).
He said that he was thinking about it and praying about it and he wanted to change my name to Rachel. He wanted me to be like the Rachel in the Bible. Her husband worked 14 years just so he could marry her; he wanted me to experience that same kind of love.
Of course, my mom couldn’t say no to that! 🙂
The other fun part of the story is how they chose the spelling. Since I was to be named after Rachel in the Bible, my parents looked it up in their Bibles to see how it was spelled there. One Bible said “Rachael” and the other said “Rachel”. They went with the fewest letters.
So, my name is Rachel. “Lamb” fits my personality quite well – it is definitely the right name for me!
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..Will you pray with me? Will you let me pray for you? =-.
Just had to leave another comment – I used the site to look up my kids’ names. My youngest is Miguel Tomas. Miguel = Who is Like God? Tomas = A twin. Put them together and only a twin is like God!
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..Will you pray with me? Will you let me pray for you? =-.
So — my name is the French derivation of Louisa –Fights With Honor. another version which I read long ago was, Protector of the people.
I like it!
Thanks Bonnie for a great idea and contest — and for your email — I’ll work on the ‘pop tart’ analogy!
Cheers,
Louise
.-= Louise´s last blog ..It’s all good. =-.
Lisa means “Consecrated To God.” How awesome is that!
Jennifer- White Wave
Perfect b/c I’m pretty sure I was born to be a beach bum. 🙂
I also shared on FB!!
.-= Jennifer Adams´s last blog ..Running The Risk of Being Less Than Perfect =-.
My name is William and the meaning of my name is Protector.
t never thought names were important until I moved here where EVERYTHING (and especially names) mean something. Its serious business.
Well, I’ve always hated the meaning of my name, which is Dark or darkness, but I”m finding new significance in it now. God is using me as a Light in the Dark with my ministry, so maybe instead of it meaning dark, I’m looking at it as where I am called to go…..
.-= Maureen´s last blog ..Cliff Diving =-.
Hi Bonnie,
My name means “honey”. And I love that honey is both sweet and a term of endearment. But i think what I love most is how it is made. God uses a beautiful flower filled with pollen, and then uses a bee. Some may think bees are a nuisance, but the bees take the pollen to the hive and the outcome is a sweet edible substance we call honey. God also uses people, even those that some may think a nuisance. And the outcome is always something useful to God. So even though for many I have been tossed aside, God still finds me “sweet”, and still chooses to use ME. The thought just brings a smile to my face.
Facebooked~
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.-= Malinda´s last blog ..~Our Baptisms~ =-.
erika = honorable ruler
love your blog ~ thank youf or the generous giveaway
My name means wealthy!
I shared on facebook!
I tweeted!
Hi Bonnie,
My name is Inez, it means meek and is of Spanish orgin acccording to the link. It also has a Greek orgin and means pure. I’ve grown up with the Greek meaning and pronuncation with a long “I” sound not “E” sound as used in the Spanish culture.
I love the necklace, and hope I’m the random winner.
My name means “gift from God” which is convenient b/c I wasn’t exactly “expected.” 🙂
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My name is Judy. It is from the name Judah which means Praise.
I didn’t know what it means when I picked that name. I picked that name because it’s easy, simple and it was the name of a movie star I wanted to be like. Well, now I definitely want to be like God. Praise the Lord!
My name is Shannon, which I thought would have some ethereal Celtic meaning. Apparently it means “Little Wise Owl”, which is rather underwhelming, prosaic, and–dare I say–AVIAN. Other name meaning sites indicate that I’m an old, wise river. So I guess Shannon might be one to eliminate from “baby name” books or lists. Unless you like owls.
My name is Paula – which means small. I’ve sometimes also seen, “little one.”
name: Maggie
meaning: Pearl
Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic/Gaelic
yeah! go lisa 🙂
tweet, tweet: http://twitter.com/GussySews/status/9044726654
.-= Gussy´s last blog ..{Featured Artist: Where Women Create} =-.
‘Pure ‘….. Kathryn also means’ Blessed are the pure @ heart ‘on some other sites I’ve searched though;0)
I tweeted @misskathymae http://www.misskathymae/twitter.com
Selena is Moon in Greek. It also sometimes means Moon Goddess. I was named after my Grandmother.
.-= Selena´s last blog ..How to Make a Valentine Banner with Burlap =-.
My name means Grace of God. I do really love my name now. Still, you can’t call me “Gracie”!!
The original meaning of my name is “consecrated to God.” Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Shannon = Little Wise Owl
Gwyn is from the Welsh, meaning white, fair.
My name is Sarah…original is Sarai meaning Princess.
Thanks for including me in this drawing.
Mine apparently means Maiden, and is french 🙂
.-= Corinne´s last blog ..Untitled on a Thursday =-.
Megan means “soft and gentle”
Heather – a flowering plant
Thanks for the chance to win such a beautiful necklace! 😉
Sara
Princess
Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
I tweeted
twiter.com/sarafoshee
.-= Sara´s last blog ..Clearly I’m Slacking.. =-.
Rebecca-Servant of God My middle name is Sue, which means Lily
I facebooked!
.-= Sara´s last blog ..Clearly I’m Slacking.. =-.
Lindsay means “Linden Trees by the Water”
Deborah means Honey Bee (Hebrew).
.-= Debbie S´s last blog ..{Gussy} – that’s my new wallet =-.
Tammy means “A spice or palm tree”. tkcharlesworth@aol.com
I tweeted!!!! @lindsayje
.-= Lindsay´s last blog ..Where YOUR treasure is….. =-.
Tweeted
Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/loerhardt?ref=mf
.-= Lindsay´s last blog ..Where YOUR treasure is….. =-.
Monica
Greek Origin: Solitary
Latin Origin: Advisor
Kathryn means pure and Flores means flower. I pray that God makes me as a pure flower.
Rachael
Innocent Lamb
Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
My name means “Pretty One.” I never felt beautful on the outside until I was blessed to be on a missions trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Ministering at a small church, almost all of the children, when they learned my name, would smile and say “beautful.” Their reaction made me feel pretty. I will always recall that memory when I hear the meaning of my name.
Laurie
Crowned With Laurels
Origin: English
.-= Laurie Anderson´s last blog ..What’s the big ta-doo about Entradeaux?! =-.
God’s gracious gift…a lovely meaning. May I live it out to others!
my name means “soft-haired, youthful” and “gracious” split between Julia and anne
i certainly do not feel youthful or gracious this morning after the fight i had with my husband last night. i feel more like “angry” and “revengeful” I could not find a name for that. hmm….maybe i should try to live up to my name today and provide some grace and not take everything so seriously….hope i win the necklace. 🙂
I tweeted @SewNso
http://twitter.com/SewNso
.-= Laurie Anderson´s last blog ..What’s the big ta-doo about Entradeaux?! =-.
Melanie means “dark-skinned” which couldn’t be further from what I am!!
I Facebooked! (can you tell I wanna win really bad?!?! – LOL!)
.-= Laurie Anderson´s last blog ..What’s the big ta-doo about Entradeaux?! =-.
I “facebooked” this blog!
Rebecca = servant of God
My name wasn’t found on the Names website you offered, but I know it’s meaning anyway. In Turkish, “Cari” means “Flows Like Water.”
Stephanie means Crown. I love knowing the meaning of names and spent hours upon hours pouring over names before settling on names for our sons-Micah (Who is like God) and Noah (Peace).
Margaret means a pearl
My name is Joanne which means ‘God Is Gracious’. We truly have a gracious God, worthy to be praised!
Sandra Kay “HELPER OF HUMANITY” and “JOY”! This seems to be my God given name as I love to help and serve others, and my middle name(which I had never before checked out the meaning til now) suits me just FINE!!! THANK YOU for the encouragement to seek these meanings!
Joyfully and with simple blessings……..~Sandie
My name means Pure in Greek …I shared your post on my facebook
http://www.facebook.com/LyonsLady
My name means: Melody, Song. I was named after my Dad, and his name is Carl. 🙂
Laura: Laurel Crowned. I adore Lisa’s jewlery…what a beautiful give-away! Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
Shannon= Little Wise Owl 🙂
Kathryn – means “pure”
Paula means “small,” which has always intrigued me. At this stage in life I’d love for it it to describe my stature, but considering I weigh more than I ever have, except when pregnant, that doesn’t quite work. Small in thoughts? Not necessarily a good thing. This will require more contemplation, I’m sure. I’ve always loved names, and I took the naming of my three boys very seriously. I often said if I could make a business out of naming other people’s kids for them, I’d be in heaven! Thanks for the chance to win Lisa’s beautiful necklace. I’ve been drooling over it in the {in}courage store.
I tweeted! @pjmomof3boys
.-= Paula´s last blog ..Mark Twain on Blogging =-.
Shelly= Meadow on a ledge
Dorie means “The Sea”
Growing up, I hated my name because it is “different.” Now, I cherish it for that very reason. It’s not short for anything, just Dorie.
Thanks for the chance to win! I have been eyeing those Lisa Leonard necklaces for quite some time!
Patricia means “of royal descent.” I can’t wait to realize what that means. I belong to God, so I know I am in the lineage of the King.
Patricia ~ Of Noble Descent
My mother said she was reading a romance novel and decided on the name. 🙂
.-= Pat´s last blog ..~ Choose Your Words Carefully ~ =-.
My name is a combination of names…Gailanne.
Meanings…God is joy, and gracious
I love it!
Kimberly – means “Ruler”
My name is Amy and it means BELOVED. My dad’s name is david which means the same thing and they thought I would be little davy, so when i wasn’t- amy at least meaned the same thing. But then again, my mom REALLY liked the book, Little Women, so she often says that is where it came from too!
Rebecca= Servant of God;
My name Debra Ann comes from the Hebrew. The meanings are
Honey Bee and Gracious.
jaime: derived from James, meaning supplanter..
or i can go all fancy french with j’aime… LOVE
I shared it on Facebook!
Rebecca= Servantof God
I like that!!!
My name, Amy, means beloved.
Just found your site and really enjoying it. Adding it to my google reader.
.-= Amy Nabors´s last blog ..Some Digi Scrapbooking =-.
I tweeted!
.-= Amy Nabors´s last blog ..Some Digi Scrapbooking =-.
I shared it on Facebook.
.-= Amy Nabors´s last blog ..Some Digi Scrapbooking =-.
The name Melanie means “dark-skinned” ( which doesn’t fit this light-skinned Dutch girl at all! 🙂 Not a very exciting meaning for sure but it was a creative blending of my grandparents’ names: “Melle” and “Annie”.
Anyway, thanks for this contest!
Casey (spelled Kasie) – Brave
Oh, happy day! My name, Hazel means…from the Hazel tree…that should make me a Hazel Nut!
Jennifer means “White Wave”. 🙂
.-= Jenni Saake “InfertilityMom”´s last blog ..Fiction Fridays: Angela Hunt =-.
What a fun game! In all my 52 years, I never knew my name, Susan, was Hebrew for “lily.” I’m not sure that fits me, as I’m an August baby, with all the characteristics of a Leo. Lilies just seem very mild to me. So, maybe it’s a name I’ll grow into…mellowing with age! I love Lisa’s work. Got her “bliss” necklace at Blissdom and would love to win this one to give to my daughter (Nicole: Victory for the People–an appropriate name and meaning for her! http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nicolemarquez).
I tweeted! @suzmarquez
.-= Susan Marquez´s last blog ..The Death of a Snowman =-.
I put a message on facebook!
.-= Susan Marquez´s last blog ..The Death of a Snowman =-.
Tweeted as @InnerBeautyGirl 🙂
My name is Greek, meaning crown
Dita is of Slavic origin and it means Rich gift. It is a family name my mother retrieved from family archives. When in Austria, my husband ran across someone with that name. I’ve met only one other person with that name in the US. My mother like unique things–names, designs, etc.–so she gave me this name so I would stand out. Then I married a guy with an unusual last name. Now, I realize I am one of a kind. I am sure there is no one with my name in the whole world. It kind of freaked me out when I realized it the first time. Now…I am fine with being a one of a kind. It explains quite a lot. 🙂
I tweeted ! 🙂
The original meaning of my name is wealthy…HA!!
Brooke means “stream or from the brook” boring…but I love my name!
I also tweeted! 🙂 http://twitter.com/MutheringHeight/status/9060949523
.-= Muthering Heights´s last blog ..Interrupted? =-.
Tweeting!
I posted on facebook…I have no idea how to give you a link back to it though…sorry!
my name is French and means “reborn”…very appropriate and meaninful for my Journey and my Walk.
Juliana means Soft-Haired – that’s a definition that I’ve never heard before!
Christen = Kristen –> meaning “Christ-bearer”
I love it!
Suzanne…means Lily…I needed more explanation so I searched “Lily”…means Beautiful Blossom…I like that!
On that site Tyra means God of Battle.
.-= Tyra´s last blog ..Friday Fails (a week’s worth!) =-.
I’m tweeting it!
My full name is Malynda and it means honey. I never knew that before.
.-= Mindy May´s last blog ..Please Pray =-.
Tracey = Brave
never new that before…love it!
I tweeted!!
My full name is Teresa which means “harvester”.
My name Sharon means a flat clearing..interesting ,I’ll give that some thought. My middle name Ann means gracious.
I posted on facebook.
Jennifer
White Wave
Gender: Female
Origin: Welsh
Melinda – honey
My name means “A Companion, Friendship”
.-= RuthintheDesert´s last blog ..Praising through the Bible: Day 43 =-.
I’ve tweeted! http://twitter.com/RuthintheDesert
.-= RuthintheDesert´s last blog ..Praising through the Bible: Day 43 =-.
Monica means “solitary” or “advisor.” Apparenetly Monica is also the patron saint of married women. woo hoo!
also shared via Facebook! Thanks for the thoughtful post.
My name is Ronda which means Grand. Huh? Who knew?
I shared on facebook. My name is Ronda which means grand. 🙂 Grand what? I dunno.
Aimee
Beloved Friend
Gender: Female
Origin: French
Kristin means Consecrated to God. I had no idea, but I love it!
.-= Kristin´s last blog ..Valentine Mice =-.
Valerie – Fierce One/Woman of Strength
Tweet tweet ^_^
http://twitter.com/h1s_bel0ved
.-= V. Higgins´s last blog ..Heart breaking =-.
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/theschellcafe
.-= Kristin´s last blog ..Valentine Mice =-.
Alana : Peaceful, Serene
.-= Alana´s last blog ..Bloomsday Baby! =-.
My name, Jennifer, means “white wave”….hmmm.
Thanks for the chance to win such a beautiful necklace!
Linda means “pretty one.” I definitely am a work in progress, but God has been reminding me that spiritual beauty is what he desires– compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, love…
my name is Christina and it means Christ bearer, I pray I live up to it.
My name is Jennifer and it means white wave.
I Facebooked my name meaning 🙂
My name is Kelli and it means warrior/defender.
My name, Janeen, is from the base name of Jane that mean “God is Gracious” and “Gracious, Merciful” … My heart beats stronger and my breath feels full and deep as I read this meaning, so true in the details of my life. God is gracious. And I am thankful.
What a fun contest! My name is Kelli and the meaning is warrior or defender!
What a fun contest! My name is Kelli and it means warrior or defender.
.-= Kelli Jones´s last blog ..The Scarlet Letter A =-.
Crystal
A Clear, Brilliant Glass
Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Thanks for sharing Lisa’s beautiful pieces 🙂
.-= Crystal´s last blog ..Let The Games Begin!! =-.
I shared this on Facebook!
.-= Kelli Jones´s last blog ..The Scarlet Letter A =-.
I tweeted about this too! 🙂
Kara = sweet melody!
Jane means “gracious, merciful” and my middle name Elizabeth means “consecrated to God”. I’ve never really liked my name, but have always loved the meanings. The necklace is lovely.
Caroline~ Latin meaning beautiful woman. WOW! Praise the Lord, I am made beautiful in Him!! I needed to be reminded of that today!
I always thought my name meant womanly, but this one said it means courageous. Hmmm… I think I’ll merge them: courageous woman.Yes!
I never looked up the meaning of my name before and I must say I was feeling kind of yuck today so I thought okay maybe this will help.
My name…hmmm…maybe it means something wonderful.
Sharon – a flat clearing…okay, not all that wonderful.
I’m glad God has another name for me!
Thanks for the opportunity to win this necklace. It is just beautiful!
Susan~lily
I like to garden and be in God’s creation.
My name is Maureen. The meaning is “dark.” Don’t know what to really think of that one. So I typed in my middle name Rebecca…much better. Rebecca means “Servant of God.”
Heather–a Flowering Plant
Marie – which is the same as Maria, and they both mean “bitter Sea.”
wow, I’m going to have to think about that.
I *love* this post Bonnie!!
Jennifer means ‘white wave’… hmm… that is interesting! 😉
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Cookbook Cabinet =-.
Deborah – original Hebrew—> Honey Bee
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.-= Deborah´s last blog ..Quick, Easy & Frugal Valentine’s Day Wreath =-.
my name Tammy means A spice or palm tree it is a form of the name Tamara
Kirsten: means ‘The Anointed’ (if only I were clear on *what*, exactly!)
.-= Kirsten´s last blog ..The Snowy Day =-.
Beautiful post, as usual, Bonnie.
My given name means ‘pure.’ I was named after a friend of my mother’s who was accidentally killed a few years before I was born. I think I would prefer the way you got your name ;o)
I love the line: “Who we belong to and what that person says about us affects our identity.” Thanks for always giving me something to think about.
.-= Ginny (MAD21)´s last blog ..Fingerprint Friday: Forces of Nature =-.
Hey, Bonnie! My name means “flowering plant.” It’s English.
I love how your faith and beauty shine in this post!
.-= Heather Sunseri´s last blog ..What I Learned from Job, As a Writer =-.
Beth – consecrated to God
My name means “like a rose”. By His grace alone, I would like to live life so that the sweet aroma of Christ permeates my days.
Tania ~ meaning a fairy Queen of Titiana
Carol means Melody, song….
Ashley, from the Ash Tree
Candace means “clarity” or “white”. The Ethiopian queen in the Bible is named Candice!
Thanks for sharing your journey.
well when i entered my name it stated “name not found”. but can i tell you instead who i was named after? …my mom’s best friend. =)
Rachel: Innocent Lamb
I shared it on facebook, too.
.-= Mrs. Rachel´s last blog ..Snow, Snow, Snow! =-.
Christine means “Christ Bearer”. I love it!! And I pray that every time some one sees me they DO see Christ!
Hi Bonnie! ( I just smiled by the way 🙂 )So, you must smile a lot then, huh? Everytime you have to tell someone your name? Ha, but yeah, name meaning is a fascinating thing! I started getting into it a few years ago, and I find it to be so interesting, glad you found interest in it too. 🙂
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..How to Make a Photography Portfolio =-.
Woe is me. I do not exist!!!
.-= Kristi Fornshell´s last blog ..PATIENCE BY THE AGES =-.
Deborah – honey bee I think I need to do more research!
Sheila – “meaning not found” – 🙁
Jamie…from James…Supplanter
Well, I guess Melinda is Greek meaning “honey”. I never knew that before. At times I guess I can be pretty sweet. 🙂
Ashley//From the Ash Tree Meadow (Exciting, right?) 🙂
According to that website my name, Sheryl, means Charity. Before this I’d always been told it meant Womanly.
Lilah means Night of Arabic origin
My fav Lisa necklace!
Darla: “Dear, Loved One”
I shared on Facebook as well!! This is a great idea. Thanks!!
My name is Yolanda and according to the site you linked, my name is Greek in origin and means “violet flower”. Thanks for the chance to win!! I love Lisa Leonard.
Tracey=Brave 🙂
Thank you for this beautiful giveaway!
Margaret
A Pearl
Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Well, my name isn’t listed on the website – which speaks to its uniqueness 🙂 But if I break my name down it means beloved sunrise.
My name, Alisa, means – Truth
My name is Julie, meaning Soft Haired and Youthful. Thanks for sharing the site. This will be a fun idea for my Sunday school class!
The neckalce, what a beautiful reminder: by grace alone L-O-V-E it!!
Happy Valentines Day!
Shana: God is gracious.
God is oh so gracious! My cup overflows!!!
Marsha is a form of Marcia, which means “brave.” Interesting since I always dreaded the school assignments on name meanings– those books always said “Marsha” meant “of Mars.” Yup, that’s a good way to not be made fun of! 😉
.-= Marsha´s last blog ..Serenade at a price =-.
I tweeted! twitter.com/drewsfamilytx thanks for the opportunity to win!
.-= Marsha´s last blog ..Serenade at a price =-.
I loved your post. One day, I asked God what He calls me and He told me. That was incredibly special.
My name “Angela” means “Messenger of God.”
I was given the name “Lynette” which means “Little Beauty”
and in the last 15 years or so, I have shortened my name to “Lyn”.
I must say that I am not only staggered and delighted to know that “Lyn”
means “Beauty”
I always believed that I was named after a bird (or so my auntie told me)
But am pleasantly surprised today…after all these years of thinking that my name
meant “Little Bird”….
that I am God’s “Little Beauty” and that I can be beautiful to God!
HE IS SO GRACIOUS TO affirm His love for me today!
Thank you for your beautiful writing, which I also discovered today!
I pray that you will continue to touch and impact so many other people
through sharing your heart so openly with the world.
Just to let you know I Facebooked my name and its meaning….
Stay blessed, and Happy Valentines Day!
Angie: Angel (Latin origination)
Rachel – innocent lamb
My name Melinda means either:
Beautiful
Lovely
or Honey….
.-= Melinda Lancaster´s last blog ..Vanishing Act =-.
I tweeted @theresa162
.-= Theresa´s last blog ..Then Sings My Soul – Beyond Measure -Jeremy Camp =-.
I facebooked!
.-= Theresa´s last blog ..Then Sings My Soul – Beyond Measure -Jeremy Camp =-.
Theresa means Harvester!
This was fun thank you!!
.-= Theresa´s last blog ..Then Sings My Soul – Beyond Measure -Jeremy Camp =-.
“Jessica”
Hebrew, meaning: “He Sees”
or wealthy, rich
Love Lisa Leonard.
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Love: Fits Me Best =-.
I twittered…or whatever you call it 🙂
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Love: Fits Me Best =-.
Also Facebooked…or whatever you call it. 🙂
did I mention that I love Lisa Leonard!
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Love: Fits Me Best =-.
That was fun! My name is Herbrew and under Deborah it means “Honey Bee” one of my favorite songs by Lucienda Williams. Thanks for this site, I enjoy it everyday!!!!
ps the necklace is lovely2 !! Thanks for everything!
Angela = Angelic
Evidently, Rebekah means ‘bound’. I’ve also seen in a baby name book where it meant humble?
Anyway, sometimes the world tries to call me ‘too loud’ or ‘crazy Christian’ (really have been called that before). But I try to let God’s voice win and my name becomes Loved and His Child.
I like those last two names better 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous necklace! 🙂
.-= Rebekah´s last blog ..i promise i’m alive. =-.
Jacqueline – To protect
Rebecca= servant of God
Constance=Constant, I am not sure what I am constant about, I will have to think about this one. I am surprised I never knew what my name meant before!!
My name is Brooke, and it means “Stream”. Really! That’s all it said! ha! 🙂
I also tweeted! 🙂 http://twitter.com/boffthewall
Mine means blind. Somehow I suspected this since Cecilia was a blind saint.
My name is Ashley and means ‘From The Ash Tree’… not very exciting. :p
I tweeted. =)
And facebooked. =)
Jacob= Deceiver/suplanter
Michael= Like God
I’ve never liked Jacob and have always gone by Jake. As far as meaning goes, I don’t receive it because I don’ t have to!! I much prefer the middle name’s meaning, or even the last, which means. . . .poet.
Two out of three isn’t terrible!!
Wonderful post Bonnie!!!
My name is Cathleen. When I was young, I was called Cathy. When I became a teenager, I shortened it to Cat and went by that until FatherGod told me He wanted me to use my full name. Why did He? The year before He did, I went through 3 major deliverances and inner healings, as a result, I was totally cleaned out. The meaning of my name? Purity.
Tammy – From The Name Tamara – Tamara – A Spice Or Palm Tree
Shared the link on Facebook.
My name is Renea, funny spelling- the meaning is:
Reborn
Original spelling:Renee
Origin: French
Deborah means “honey bee”.
I have had my eye on that necklace for a long time–would be great to win it!
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My name means Lady at the waterfall. Donna means Lady and Lynn means -at the waterfall. I have seen these meanings with variations in many places.
The necklace is beautiful. I hope I can win one. 🙂
Bonnie, I’m so happy that you blogged about the meaning of names…It seems as though young couples do not always take this privilege (of naming their children) as seriously as they should.
As a mom, I recall earnest times during my pregnancies when I would ask God for his help in naming my 8 babies. (Todd, Grace, Carrie, Jake, Frank, Brad, Hannah, Sam). I have a story for each of them…but for the sake of time and space..I’ll share the story of the day my third child was born (Carrie):
Turns out…she was three days old before we found the name that fit her little face. Up to that point we called her ‘baby’. I actually chose her name by first reading the meaning…”strong” and “womanly”. Then it became clear; I knew this was it….CARRIE! It resonated with my spirit because I believe that God placed her name in my heart as someone who would grow to live up to these inner qualities. It fit like glove!
We will be celebrating Carrie’s 30th birthday this weekend and I can tell you she is indeed a beautiful balance of both of those words. Growing up, she was a girly athlete (accomplished athlete – yet feminine) and today, as a young working mom, she continues to emanate an inner beauty and strength that is quite lovely and I feel so blessed to have her as a daughter.
As for me, I go by Betsy, but my birth/proper name is Elizabeth…which means: ‘Consecrated to God.’
At age 17 my life was turned upside down by a teen pregnancy, and then turned right side-up again when I gave my life to Jesus during that tumultuous and humiliating time of my life.
All alone, fearful, and broken…I remembering surrendering my life to Jesus in my bedroom after reading Jeremiah 29:11. My broken life of sin found me wanting in so many areas of my life….but Jesus gave me a future and a hope far above and beyond anything I deserved, asked for, imagined, or could ever hope for.
He made it clear to my young 17 yr old heart that my choice to follow him meant that my life was now ‘consecrated’ or ‘set apart’ for his purpose and glory. My life was no longer my own…I had been bought with the precious blood of Jesus…who perfectly consecrated himself to the Father on my behalf. I have lived with a sense of destiny since that day and I give the glory to God alone! My life is truely a story that ONLY God could write.
PS: My daughter Grace, is the child that God taught me the most about God’s grace – which began the day I gave birth to her in the same hospital where I delivered my ‘illegitimate’ son…AND on the same floor…in the same bed…with the same nurse…. Only now I was happily married to my now husband of 32 years. Grace…’gift of God’ and what a gift she is too! I received God’s gift of grace…(unmerited and undeserved favor) in exchange for a life of sin. Wow! It still brings me to tears.
My name Laura means crowned with Laurels. The link on your page sends me to a suspended website so I went to another site.
Hi bonnie,my name is caroline on my research the meaning of caroline is joy ,im kind of supriced and exited that for twenty five yrs i didnt know if my name have a meaning and not just a meaning but and exiting one it reminds me of the joy that jesus has brought in to my life ,everytime im becoming sad he just show his miracles in my heart,he died in a cross just for me and u so that our sins had to be forgiven,his wounds we r heald .his blood our sins are washed away im living with joy and greatfullnes for what he has done for me,he is able he can just pic u up form the garknes of sin frm the preach of sin and present joy in ur life only if u accept him as ur savior and apreciate him as ur lord he will fill ur heart with joy