Author Topic: What's the origin of your name? (Read 5620 times)

bagofeyes · « **on:** July 30, 2007, 09:42:03 PM »

The boy's name Emmett \e-mme-tt\ is pronounced EM-it. It is of English origin. Male variant of Ancient-Germanic name Emma, meaning "universal". Also possibly from Old German "energetic, powerful", or Old English "an ant".

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Emmett

$:-\$

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:45:35 PM »

The boy's name Maurice \ma(u)-ri-ce\ is pronounced maw-REESE. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "dark-skinned, Moorish". Also possibly an Anglicized form of Muirgheas (Irish, Gaelic) "seafarer" and ultimately derive from the Phoenician term "mauharim", meaning "easterner".

Told ya

Ichirou · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:48:15 PM »

Do your friends call you Maury?

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:49:08 PM »

The boy's and girl's name Galen \g(a)-len\ is pronounced GAY-len. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "healer; tranquil". The name of a second-century Greek physician whose research provided a basis for accepted medical practices for 1500 years.

bagofeyes · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:50:18 PM »

lol GAY

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:51:09 PM »

The boy's name Joel \joel\ is pronounced JOH-ul. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "Jehovah is the Lord". Biblical: a prophet and writer of the Book of Joel.

...I don't pronounce it that way.

demi · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:56:16 PM »

The boy's name Thomas \th(o)-mas\ is pronounced TAH-mas. It is of Aramaic origin, and its meaning is "twin". Biblical: one of the 12 apostles known as "doubting Thomas" as he has an unusual mixture of pessimism and zealous faith.

Some say his full name was Judas Thomas (Judas the Twin), and the nickname distinguished him from Judas Iscariot.

The name has been popular since the 12th-century martyr Thomas à Becket.

Other saints include Thomas Aquinas and Thomas More. Tomás (toh-MAHS) is a Spanish form. President Thomas Jefferson; inventor Thomas Edison; actors Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks; dancer Tommy Tune; fashion designer Tom Ford.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2007, 09:59:58 PM »

The boy's name Jeremy \j(e)-re-my\ is pronounced JARE-a-mee. Variant of Jeremiah, in use since the Middle Ages. Modern use may have been inspired by a character named Jeremy on the 1960s TV series "Here Come the Brides". Actor Jeremy Irons; football player Jeremy Shockey.

Jeremy Irons and Jeremy Shockey

Does it get any better?

bagofeyes · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:02:09 PM »

Don't forget Ron Jeremy

Ichirou · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:03:29 PM »

JEREMY SPOKE IN CLAAAASS TODAAAAAAAYYYY

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:03:58 PM »

No results found for the boy's name Synthesizer \SIN-thuh-sahy-zer\.

Ichirou · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:04:42 PM »

What about Patel?

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:06:26 PM »

No results found for the name "patel". You may want to try the similar-sounding names Bethel, Betuel and Petuel. Other similar names are Cadel, Dael, Natal, Paten, Pawel, Pavel, Pauel and Pazel.

THINKBABYNAMES DOESN'T CARE ABOUT BROWN PEOPLE

bagofeyes · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:07:35 PM »

Change your name to Bethel

Ichirou · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:11:08 PM »

The boy's name José \j(o)-sé\ is of Spanish origin. Variant of Joseph. Baseball player José Canseco; opera singer José Carreras.

José has 3 variant forms: Joseito, Pepe and Pepito. Baby names that sound like José are Joss, Jase, Jess, Josue, Joos, Josua and Josia. José is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).

The boy's name Joseph \j(o)-se-ph\ is pronounced JOH-sef. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "Jehovah increases". Biblical: the son of Jacob who, sold by his brothers into slavery, rose to become a supreme power in Egypt. Also Jesus' earthly father, a carpenter. José (hoh-ZAY) is a Spanish form. See also Joe. Actors Josef Sommer, Joseph Fiennes; writers Joseph Conrad, Joseph Wambaugh; revolutionary Che Guevara; painter Joseph M. W. Turner.

Beezy · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:12:05 PM »

The boy's name Jabari \j(a)-ba-ri\ is pronounced ja-BAR-ee. It is of Swahili origin, and its meaning is "valiant".

Baby names that sound like Jabari are Jabar, Jabbar and Jabir. Other similar baby names are Jamari, Jamarr, Jamar, Jafar and Jayar.

Jabari is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Jabari. Click here to compare Jabari with related baby names.

http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/1/Jabari

My name is actually spelled Jabarie though.

Ichirou · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:13:17 PM »

Was your nickname Jabarie the Hutt growing up? If not, can I call you that?

Beezy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:17:50 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on July 30, 2007, 10:13:17 PM

Was your nickname Jabarie the Hutt growing up? If not, can I call you that?

I've had way too many nicknames, but that's never been one of them. The latest one is junglegym. $:-\$

Ichirou · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:18:35 PM »

junglegym somehow sounds vaguely racist. $:-\$

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:19:44 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on July 30, 2007, 10:18:35 PM

junglegym somehow sounds vaguely racist. $:-\$

Beezy · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:21:52 PM »

Quote from: Ichirou on July 30, 2007, 10:18:35 PM

junglegym somehow sounds vaguely racist. $:-\$

She's only like 10. Damn kids...

The Sceneman · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:22:37 PM »

The boy's and girl's name Adrian \a-drian, ad-rian\ is pronounced AY-dree-an. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "man from Hadria". Place name: Hadria was a town in northern Italy, which gave its name to the Adriatic Sea. The name was borne by the Roman emperor Publius Aelius Hadrianus (second century AD) and Hadrian's Wall was built across northern England during his reign. Also the name of the 12th-century pope Adrian IV (the only English pope in history). First popular in the 1950s in Britain.

really exciting stuff

Ichirou · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:23:29 PM »

hahaha

YO ADRIAN

Rocky

lulz

The Sceneman · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:25:51 PM »

I get that often, especially at work $:-\$

Ichirou · « **Reply #24 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:27:06 PM »

When I was in the US, I got the whole "Jose can you see by the dawn's early light" schtick rather often so I can relate.

$till LegendaryU2K · « **Reply #25 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:30:14 PM »

Real Name: Shawn Vega$

Aliases: Untouchable2K , U2K aka The General , LegendaryU2K, Mystery Ridah , U.2.K. , $till LegendaryU2K , TNGOG, MysteyRidahz, U.2.K. Tha Greate$t , Vega$, u2kforever , The General , U2K , u2knetwork , u2konline, u2kworldwide, U2K Tha Greate$t , U2K Most Wanted, U.2.K. Most Wanted, Tha General, Shawn Vega$, CrusaderU2K, The General U2K, CrusaderU.2.K.

Just to give the definition of 2 of them for the moment:

Untouchable2K = U2K = U = Untouchable, 2 = 2000, K= King. I'm untouchable and start of the year 2000 is very important to me, and i'm a King.

U2K Most Wanted = I'm most wanted , because everyone will marvel at u2k and i will be one of the most important people in this world. Thus, The World loves U2K....

bagofeyes · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:32:30 PM »

Weren't you some distinguished mentally-challenged fellow that used to be laughed at on gaf?

$till LegendaryU2K · « **Reply #27 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:36:51 PM »

Quote from: bagofeyes on July 30, 2007, 10:32:30 PM

Weren't you some distinguished mentally-challenged fellow that used to be laughed at on gaf?

People didnt take me serious, because #1 I love the smashing pumpkins and i call darcy , baby darcy. ( Darcy is hotz, dont hate ) , #2 I talked about budget games alot and i buy them , when others laugh at them, #3 People just dont take me serious, because of my views on various things.

Also, i like to dress up animals in human clothes.

Ichirou · « **Reply #28 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:37:13 PM »

Thanks to TVC, now he's a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow that we can laugh at here.

bagofeyes · « **Reply #29 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:38:15 PM »

Were you the guy who was bringing back the dreamcast?

Ichirou · « **Reply #30 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:38:53 PM »

In 2009. Believe.

$till LegendaryU2K · « **Reply #31 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:42:57 PM »

Nothing i said was funny tho, or in a retarted type of way. I just talk about budget games, the smashing pumpkins, had different views on stuff, and i guess everyone just dont take me serious. Its funny tho, i never said anything disrespectful or hateful on gaf, while others use to cuss alot, call women ugly names, all types of stuff,but i never did any of that, but yet i get banned.

It happens on other forums too, people tend to talk about bs, but i talk about peace, and i get the boot. But hey, i'm a worldwide celebrity legend, so you know, the joke is on y'all, not me.

AND YES I PLANNED TO BRING BACK DREAMCAST, IN A SMALL, BUT GREAT WAY. I only planned to release games for the system. Gather a small team, create a working department, and make and sell dreamcast games, in stores and online for 10 or 15 or 25 dollars. 25 dollars games are only for 2 disc or 3 or 4 disc games, like the GTA version / Clone for dreamcast, 4 disc set.

I know this sounds crazy as hell, but once you hear about u2k on tv in the future, just know that this dreamcast project is not too far away.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #32 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:46:12 PM »

STAY LEGENDARY

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #33 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:46:20 PM »

The boy's and girl's name Michael \m(i)-chael\ is pronounced MYE-kal. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "who resembles God"

lulz.

Ichirou · « **Reply #34 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:48:14 PM »

Well, humanity (both man and woman) was made in God's image. So I guess hermaphrodites resemble God the most.

$till LegendaryU2K · « **Reply #35 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:48:41 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on July 30, 2007, 10:46:12 PM

STAY LEGENDARY

Oh you know, just wait until you see me. hahaha

Btw, Junpei the tracer, who is that in that photo?

Ichirou · « **Reply #36 on:** July 30, 2007, 10:49:13 PM »

Post pics of yourself, U2K.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #37 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:02:43 PM »

The boy's name Arvid \a-rvid, ar-vid\ is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "eagle tree".

Eagle Tree. How awesome is that

Arvid is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).

y2kev · « **Reply #38 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:05:59 PM »

The boy's name Kevin \k(e)-vin\ is pronounced KEV-in. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "handsome beloved". Saint Kevin (seventh century) founded a monastery that became famous as an educational center. Makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin; basketball player Kevin Garnett.

YEAH BABY

brawndolicious · « **Reply #39 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:12:26 PM »

Sarmad: arabic for eternal/everlasting. supposed to be a name of god in islam.

HOWEVER

name of a persian mystic, poet, and saint from a jewish merchant family who later renounced judaism for islam, which he later renounced for hinduism which he also renounced. he wandered the emperor's court naked, fell in love with a 14 year old hindu boy, and was beheaded for heretical poetry.

I win.

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #40 on:** July 30, 2007, 11:21:33 PM »

Quote from: $till LegendaryU2K on July 30, 2007, 10:48:41 PM

Quote from: Professor Prole on July 30, 2007, 10:46:12 PM
STAY LEGENDARY

Oh you know, just wait until you see me. hahaha

Btw, Junpei the tracer, who is that in that photo?

A goddess.

Quote from: am nintenho on July 30, 2007, 11:12:26 PM

Sarmad: arabic for eternal/everlasting. supposed to be a name of god in islam.

HOWEVER

name of a persian mystic, poet, and saint from a jewish merchant family who later renounced judaism for islam, which he later renounced for hinduism which he also renounced. he wandered the emperor's court naked, fell in love with a 14 year old hindu boy, and was beheaded for heretical poetry.

I win.

lulz.

Cyanista · « **Reply #41 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:32:08 AM »

The boy's and girl's name Ashley \a-sh-ley\ is pronounced ASH-lee. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "ash meadow". Surname and place name. As a given name, Ashley is now used mostly for girls. First recorded as a given name in the 16th century, but its wider use was probably inspired by the Earl of Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper in the early 19th century, who was a noted humanitarian who inspired much of the legislation designed to improve conditions among working classes.

BamYouHaveAids · « **Reply #42 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:37:58 AM »

The boy's name Justyn \j(u)-st-yn, jus-tyn\ is a variant of Justin.

HOW EXCITING

xnikki118x · « **Reply #43 on:** July 31, 2007, 01:01:01 AM »

Nicole, French origin, means "victory of the people."

Ichirou · « **Reply #44 on:** July 31, 2007, 01:26:28 AM »

Sacre bleu! And here I thought you were named after the guy from Motley Crue.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #45 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:19:08 AM »

"The boy's name Nicolas \n(i)-co-las\ is a variant of Nicholas. Nicolas is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).

The boy's name Nicholas \n(i)-cho-las\ is pronounced NIK-oh-lus. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "victorious people". Biblical: one of seven "qualified men" in the first-century Christian congregation. Saint Nicholas (fourth century) is known as the patron saint of Greece and Russia, children, scholars, sailors, and pawnbrokers, and (via his Dutch name, Sinte Klaas) the original Santa Claus. Five popes and two emperors of Russia have borne the name."

I know it's pretty common in France, but Nicolas is a popular name in the US? I've met tons of guys named Nicholas, Nickolas and Nick, but never Nicolas.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #46 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:23:25 AM »

-- Ryan --

Fun Fact: Picked out my my mother's current romance novel at the time.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #47 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:24:07 AM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on July 31, 2007, 02:23:25 AM

-- Ryan --

Fun Fact: Picked out my my mother's current romance novel at the time.

My mom got Nicolas from the tv show Eight is Enough.

Himu · « **Reply #48 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:25:41 AM »

Garrett

Garrett is a masculine Irish, and Anglo-Saxon first name meaning "Lord of the spear", "spear brave" or "spear wielder".

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #49 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:26:06 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 31, 2007, 02:25:41 AM

Garrett

Garrett is a masculine Irish, and Anglo-Saxon first name meaning "Lord of the spear", "spear brave" or "spear wielder".

Lord of the spear, eh?

Can you wield my spear?

Ichirou · « **Reply #50 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:26:59 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 31, 2007, 02:25:41 AM

Garrett

Garrett is a masculine Irish, and Anglo-Saxon first name meaning "Lord of the spear", "spear brave" or "spear wielder".

so you like to play with your spear lol

masturbation

Himu · « **Reply #51 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:27:49 AM »

I would have been better off if I was just named Mandingo

bagofeyes · « **Reply #52 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:28:53 AM »

MASTURBATION!

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #53 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:32:08 AM »

Quote from: xnikki118x on July 31, 2007, 01:01:01 AM

Nicole, French origin, means "victory of the people."

That's the only victory they know, AMIRITE?

Ichirou · « **Reply #54 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:33:03 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on July 31, 2007, 02:27:49 AM

I would have been better off if I was just named Mandingo

BlackMage · « **Reply #55 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:34:41 AM »

he boy's name Jonathan \j(o)-na-than\ is pronounced JAHN-a-thun. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "gift of God". Related to Nathan. Biblical: the son of King Saul, Jonathan was noted for his manliness, generosity, and unselfishness.

me, me, and me. Wow, my parents got it right.

xnikki118x · « **Reply #56 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:38:14 AM »

Quote from: distantmantra on July 31, 2007, 02:19:08 AM

"The boy's name Nicolas \n(i)-co-las\ is a variant of Nicholas. Nicolas is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census).

The boy's name Nicholas \n(i)-cho-las\ is pronounced NIK-oh-lus. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "victorious people". Biblical: one of seven "qualified men" in the first-century Christian congregation. Saint Nicholas (fourth century) is known as the patron saint of Greece and Russia, children, scholars, sailors, and pawnbrokers, and (via his Dutch name, Sinte Klaas) the original Santa Claus. Five popes and two emperors of Russia have borne the name."

I know it's pretty common in France, but Nicolas is a popular name in the US? I've met tons of guys named Nicholas, Nickolas and Nick, but never Nicolas.

I've never met a Nicolas, only guys named Nicholas. I'm in the US, for the record.

I know MANY more girls named Nicole than I do guys named Nicholas, though.

Ichirou · « **Reply #57 on:** July 31, 2007, 02:42:24 AM »

When are you flying out to Japan to hang out with me, nikki? We can go to Kabukicho and look for Japanese guys named Nicholas.

xnikki118x · « **Reply #58 on:** July 31, 2007, 05:25:12 AM »

Quote from: Ichirou on July 31, 2007, 02:42:24 AM

When are you flying out to Japan to hang out with me, nikki? We can go to Kabukicho and look for Japanese guys named Nicholas.

What's Kabukicho?

drozmight · « **Reply #59 on:** July 31, 2007, 05:32:38 AM »

The boy's name Matthew \m(a)-tthew\ is pronounced MATH-yoo. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "gift of the Lord".

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Author Topic: What's the origin of your name? (Read 5620 times)