I found this site, it's pretty cool. You can type in the search engine to the right, your first, middle or last name- only one name at a time though, so it works, and it translates to where it came from. Obviously if you are 100% italian, german, irish etc. the name usually came from that ancestor's heritage. But for a lot of names, it will give the opposite sex's translation of what your name would be, it will break down the pronunciation- if you can't pronounce somebody you know or met's name right and it will give an explanation below the pronunciation, of what the name means, or where it's derived from.

If you explore around the site, you can also translate your name into any foreign language (that is, if the language has a name that is the same as yours in their language). You can also see how popular a name is, with a chart showing statistics of where the name stands in comparison to others. Their is a bunch more things to look up info about names- similar names, namesakes etc. So tell us some things about your name- first, middle, last, or all 3 if you prefer to share.

SITE- http://www.behindthename.com/

Lauren-

Variant or feminine form of LAURENCE Originally a masculine name, it was first popularized as a feminine name by actress Betty Jean Perske (1924-), who used Lauren Bacall as her stage name.

Yeah, that site is cool. I found it a couple years ago and posted here, and was surprised to find out I had some French in me. :eek: I knew about the Irish and German, but had no idea that I had French in me. I'll have to check my name again as I've forgotten a bunch of the Nationalities I have. It's amazing how a name can say so much about who you are, it really is.

Yeah, that site is cool. I found it a couple years ago and posted here, and was surprised to find out I had some French in me. :eek: I knew about the Irish and German, but had no idea that I had French in me. I'll have to check my name again as I've forgotten a bunch of the Nationalities I have. It's amazing how a name can say so much about who you are, it really is.

Yeah it's a pretty cool site, and yeah I love how a name can tell an encyclopedia's worth about you. Btw, tell your french ancestors to bring me over some French Toast, Brad. ;) just kidding lol.

Lauren-

Variant or feminine form of LAURENCE Originally a masculine name, it was first popularized as a feminine name by actress Betty Jean Perske (1924-), who used Lauren Bacall as her stage name.

what heritage?

MONICA (MONIKA)
Gender: Feminine

Usage: English, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian

Pronounced: MAHN-i-kə (English) [key]

Meaning unknown, most likely of North African or Phoenician origin. In the 4th century this name was borne by the North African saint Monica of Hippo, the mother of Saint Augustine, whom she converted to Christianity. Since the Middle Ages it has been associated with Latin moneo "advisor" and Greek monos "one". As an English name, Monica has been in general use since the 18th century.

Matlyn = not found in database.:lol:
I could've guessed that. :crazy:

Mattie - English; diminutive of Matilda or Matthew


Umm okay, I learned a lot about myself. :)

JAMES
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English, Biblical
Pronounced: JAYMZ (English) [key]

English form of the Late Latin name Iacomus which was derived from Ιακωβος (Iakobos), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov) (see JACOB). This was the name of two apostles in the New Testament. The first was Saint James the Greater, the apostle John's brother, who was beheaded under Herod Agrippa in the Book of Acts. The second was James the Lesser, son of Alphaeus. Another James (known as James the Just) is also mentioned in the Bible as being the brother of Jesus.

Since the 13th century this form of the name has been used in England, though it became more common in Scotland, where it was borne by several kings. In the 16th century the Scottish king James VI inherited the English throne, becoming the first ruler of all Britain, and the name grew much more popular. Famous bearers include the explorer Captain James Cook (1728-1779), the inventor of the steam engine James Watt (1736-1819), and the novelist and poet James Joyce (1882-1941). This name has also been borne by six American presidents. A notable fictional bearer is the British spy James Bond, created by author Ian Fleming.

MARVIN
Gender: Masculine

Usage: English, German

Pronounced: MAHR-vin (English) [key]

Probably from an English surname which was derived from the given name MERVYN. A famous bearer was the American musician Marvin Gaye (1939-1984).

Of course Marv wasn't in the database so I had to use my full name.

Didn't list my name origins, but here's what my name says about me.

BRADLEY
Gender: Masculine

Usage: English

Pronounced: BRAD-lee [key]

From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant "broad clearing" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the World War II American general Omar Bradley (1893-1981). Popularity

My last name means:
Gender: Masculine

Usage: English

Short form of RUSSELL

what heritage?


English :)

MICKEY
Gender: Masculine & Feminine
Usage: English
Pronounced: MIK-ee [key]
Diminutive or feminine form of MICHAEL. This is the name that Walt Disney gave to Ub Iwerks' cartoon character Mickey Mouse, who was originally named Mortimer Mouse.

My name Kristel is a variant of Crystal, so here goes:

CRYSTAL
Gender: Feminine

Usage: English

Pronounced: KRIS-təl [key]

From the English word crystal for the clear, colourless glass, sometimes cut into the shape of a gemstone. The English word derives ultimately from Greek κρυσταλλος (krystallos) meaning "ice". It has been in use as a given name since the 19th century.

Jenny
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English
Pronounced: Jen-ee

Originally a medieval diminutive of Jane. Since the middle of the 20th century it has been primarily thought of as a diminutive of Jennifer.

JUDE

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English, Biblical

Pronounced: JOOD (English) [key]
Variant of JUDAS. It is used in many English versions of the New Testament to denote the second apostle named Judas, in order to distinguish him from Judas Iscariot. He was supposedly the author of the Epistle of Jude. In the English-speaking world, Jude has occasionally been used as a given name since the Protestant Reformation. Biblical meaning is "Praise".

My middle name
HOWARD

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English

Pronounced: HOW-ərd [key]
From an English surname which can derive from several different sources: the Anglo-Norman given name Huard, which was from the Germanic elements hug "heart, mind" and hard "brave, hardy"; the Anglo-Scandinavian given name Haward, from the Old Norse elements há "high" and varðr "guardian"; or the Middle English term ewehirde meaning "ewe herder". This is the surname of a British noble family, members of which have held the title Duke of Norfolk from the 15th century to the present. A famous bearer of the given name was the American industrialist Howard Hughes (1905-1976).

My last name, Cormier is French for "Tree Dweller"--I kid you not

However my name has a different meaning according to http://www.urbandictionary.com/

James

- Someone who is unusually well hung. People with the name James are generally known for their good looks (especially the eyes) and women are just simply attracted to them.

- A guy who cannot make his own decisions, so copies his buddies. Steals girlfriends, lifestyles, and generally pulls a Single White Female to make up for not having a real personality.

ASHLEE
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English (Modern)
Pronounced: ASH-lee [key]
Feminine variant of ASHLEY

For the rest, I had to look up the name Ashley:
From an English surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "ash tree clearing" in Old English. Until the 1960s it was more commonly given to boys in the United States, but it is now most often used on girls.



Tree clearing. Cool. [/sarcasm]

However my name has a different meaning according to http://www.urbandictionary.com/

James

- Someone who is unusually well hung. People with the name James are generally known for their good looks (especially the eyes) and women are just simply attracted to them.

- A guy who cannot make his own decisions, so copies his buddies. Steals girlfriends, lifestyles, and generally pulls a Single White Female to make up for not having a real personality.
I notice you're not disputing any of this. :whistle: :seeya:

My last name, Cormier is French for "Tree Dweller"--I kid you not

:lol: Nice

However my name has a different meaning according to http://www.urbandictionary.com/

James

- Someone who is unusually well hung. People with the name James are generally known for their good looks (especially the eyes) and women are just simply attracted to them.

- A guy who cannot make his own decisions, so copies his buddies. Steals girlfriends, lifestyles, and generally pulls a Single White Female to make up for not having a real personality.

James, you know urbandictionary is a made up site right? :lol: I know you're sort of joking though lol.

I didn't know urbandictionary had meanings behind names. It's usually definitions of kid slang, mostly based on sex, drugs etc. But that's pretty funny. Btw, the person that probably posted that definiton was named James ;)

I notice you're not disputing any of this. :whistle: :seeya:

:lol:

:eek2: :eek: Oh damn, is this not like the EXACT EXACT description of me?

www.urbandictionary.com


1. Kyle

Kyle: A generous, outgoing guy who goes out of his way for his friends. Can be sweet and caring towards people, he has a laid back and calm approach. Truthful, gullable, lovely and Sexy. Can be a bit of a stress head at times, can also hold grudges for a long period of time. Nice to get to know, easy to fall in love with.


WOWWWW

that's awesome :)

I notice you're not disputing any of this. :whistle: :seeya:

Well, I'm not disputing the first one. :D
Second one is not me at all.

James, you know urbandictionary is a made up site right? :lol: I know you're sort of joking though lol.

I didn't know urbandictionary had meanings behind names. It's usually definitions of kid slang, mostly based on sex, drugs etc. But that's pretty funny. Btw, the person that probably posted that definiton was named James ;)

Yeah I know it's a joke. Just thought it would be funny to see what it said about names.

:eek2: :eek: Oh damn, is this not like the EXACT EXACT description of me?

www.urbandictionary.com


1. Kyle

Kyle: A generous, outgoing guy who goes out of his way for his friends. Can be sweet and caring towards people, he has a laid back and calm approach. Truthful, gullable, lovely and Sexy. Can be a bit of a stress head at times, can also hold grudges for a long period of time. Nice to get to know, easy to fall in love with.


WOWWWW

that's awesome :)

So you got an accurate #1 as well. :D

However my name has a different meaning according to http://www.urbandictionary.com/

James

- Someone who is unusually well hung. People with the name James are generally known for their good looks (especially the eyes) and women are just simply attracted to them.

- A guy who cannot make his own decisions, so copies his buddies. Steals girlfriends, lifestyles, and generally pulls a Single White Female to make up for not having a real personality.

:rofl: That's freaking hilarious. lol! Well I guess the same can be said for me, since my middle name is James. Here's to our good looks, our girlfriend stealing ways, and our overall manliness in all it's glory!!! ;) :cheers:

My first name (which I don't go by) - Stephanie.

Gender: Feminine
Usage: English, German
Pronounced: STEF-ə-nee (English), SHTE-fah-nee (German) [key]
Feminine form of STEPHEN

My second name (Michelle) which I go by:

Gender: Feminine
Usage: French, English
Pronounced: mee-SHEL (French), mi-SHEL (English) [key]
French feminine form of MICHEL. It has been common in the English-speaking world since the middle of the 20th century.

Well, I'm not disputing the first one. :D
Second one is not me at all.
Uh huh. :lol:

DARREN
Gender: Masculine

Usage: English

Pronounced: DER-ən, DAR-ən [key]

The meaning of this name is not known for certain. It could be from a rare Irish surname or it could be a altered form of DARRELL. It was first brought to public attention in the late 1950s by the American actor Darren McGavin (1922-2006). It was further popularized in the 1960s by the character Darrin Stephens from the television show 'Bewitched'.

Paul

Latin-Little

Masculine

Hahaha, I love my urbandictionary name meaning better ;)

Kristel:

man magnet. hot. flirt. flirtatious behavior should not be confused with being a hoe. loves being loved.
girl 1- dang do you see that girl with all those boys?

girl 2- ya shes such a kristel.

Jessica -

This name was first used in this form by Shakespeare in his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596), where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock. Shakespeare probably based it on the biblical name ISCAH which would have been spelled Jescha in his time. It was not commonly used as a given name until the middle of the 20th century.

CHARLES ( which I don't go by)

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English, French

Pronounced: CHAHR-əlz (English), SHARL (French) [key]

From the Germanic name Karl, which was derived from a Germanic word which meant "man". However, an alternative theory states that it is derived from the common Germanic element hari meaning "army, warrior".
The popularity of the name in continental Europe was due to the fame of Charles the Great (742-814), commonly known as Charlemagne, a king of the Franks who came to rule over most of Europe. It was subsequently borne by several Holy Roman Emperors, as well as kings of France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden and Hungary. The name did not become common in Britain until the 17th century when it was carried by the Stuart king Charles I. It had been introduced into the Stuart royal family by Mary Queen of Scots, who had been raised in France.

Famous bearers of the name include naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-1882) who revolutionized biology with his theory of evolution, novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) who wrote such works as 'Great Expectations' and 'A Tale of Two Cities', French statesman Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), and American cartoonist Charles Schulz (1922-2000), the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.

JAMIE

Gender: Masculine & Feminine

Usage: Scottish, English

Pronounced: JAY-mee [key]
Originally a Lowland Scots diminutive of JAMES. Since the late 19th century it has also been used as a feminine form.

I put in my first name and got interesting results!!


But I wonder WHY DO ALL THESE SITES BLOCK HTTP FOR NO REASON??

They have no need to FORCE SSL..... They just believe the scare mongering crap and its disgusting people can be controlled so easily!!! :mad: