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Wreckless · 07-27-2009, 08:56 PM

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/

LuLu Rogers · 07-27-2009, 09:03 PM

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.

Brad Russ · 07-27-2009, 09:09 PM

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.

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.

Wreckless · 07-27-2009, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Mel

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.

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.

Wreckless · 07-27-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuLu Rogers

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?

catlover79 · 07-27-2009, 09:17 PM

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.

beautifuldreamer · 07-27-2009, 09:19 PM

Matlyn = not found in database.

I could've guessed that.

Mattie - English; diminutive of Matilda or Matthew

Umm okay, I learned a lot about myself.

JamesG · 07-27-2009, 09:26 PM

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.

Marvo301 · 07-27-2009, 09:29 PM

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.

Brad Russ · 07-27-2009, 09:34 PM

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

LuLu Rogers · 07-27-2009, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreckless

what heritage?

English

MickeyMac · 07-27-2009, 09:51 PM

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.

Number 9 Dream · 07-27-2009, 10:14 PM

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.

Family Ties Forever! · 07-27-2009, 10:18 PM

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 The Obscure · 07-27-2009, 10:40 PM

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

07-27-2009, 08:56 PM	#1
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	What Does Your Name Mean? 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/

07-27-2009, 09:03 PM	#2
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	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.
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07-27-2009, 09:09 PM	#3
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	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. 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.
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07-27-2009, 09:17 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	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.
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07-27-2009, 09:29 PM	#9
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	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.
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07-27-2009, 09:19 PM	#7
beautifuldreamer Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 30, 2009 Location: In a constant state of oblivion Posts: 1,361	Matlyn = not found in database. I could've guessed that. Mattie - English; diminutive of Matilda or Matthew Umm okay, I learned a lot about myself.

07-27-2009, 09:26 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,039	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.

07-27-2009, 09:34 PM	#10
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	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

07-27-2009, 09:51 PM	#12
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	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.

07-27-2009, 10:14 PM	#13
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	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.
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07-27-2009, 10:18 PM	#14
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Jenny 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.
	__________________ Jenny

07-27-2009, 10:40 PM	#15
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	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