What Does The Name Mean

What Does The Name Mean

Ever wonder what your name means and where it comes from? Discuss names and their meanings and origins.

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Do you like the name "Dylan"?
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Do you like the baby name "Kayleigh"?
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Olivia is a girl's name derived from Latin that refers to the olive tree. Some famous "Olivias" include: Tennis player Olivia Rogowska of Australia Olivia Newton-John Actress Olivia Munn More pictures of Olivias: Check out the meaning of some other names: Meaning of the name James Meaning of the name Dylan Meaning of the name Lucy Meaning of the name Hayden Meaning of the name Jennifer Read Full Story
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The name "Mason" can be used for both boys and girls and comes from English origin. The name's meaning refers to someone who is a very hard worker, especially with their hands. The name "Mason" has become increasingly popular in the United States in the last 10 years. Some famous "Masons" include: Actor Kelsey Grammer's daughter Mason Grammer Snowboarder Mason Aguirre of Mammoth, California Hockey athlete Mason Raymond #21 of the Vancouver Canucks Kicker Mason Crosby #2 of the Green Bay Packers Check out the meaning of some other names: Meaning of the name James Meaning of the name Dylan Meaning of the name ... Read Full Story
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The name "Cody" is a boys name that means "helpful" or "son of a helpful man". Families have started to use the name Cody for girls as well. In modern times, the name has a country/Western feel to it, perhaps because of Buffalo Bill Cody. A few famous "Cody's" include: Cody Hodgson of the Vancouver Canucks Cody Horn , daughter of COO of Warner Brothers Alan Horn Outfielder Cody Ross #12 of the Florida Marlins Check out the meaning of some other names: Meaning of the name James Meaning of the name Dylan Meaning of the name Lucy Meaning of the name Hayden Meaning ... Read Full Story
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The name "Ryan" is Gaelic and can be used for both boys and girls.  The name takes its meaning from the word for "king" or "royalty". Ryan is a very popular name and there are several famous "Ryan"s in the world.  Here are a few: Singer/guitarist Ryan Jarman of The Cribs Actor Ryan Phillippe TV host Ryan Seacrest   Check out the meaning of some other names: Meaning of the name James Meaning of the name Dylan Meaning of the name Lucy Meaning of the name Hayden Meaning of the name Jennifer Read Full Story
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"James" is a boy's name derived from Hebrew meaning "the supplanter" or "the overthrower" or "the displacer". A few famous "James"s include: Former Secretary of State James A. Baker III Actor James Belushi Director James Cameron Actor James Earl Jones Musician James Taylor Hockey athlete James Wisniewski #43 of the Chicago Blackhawks Read Full Story
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The name "Lucy" is originally from the French for "light". It has taken on the meaning "Lively", "Delicate", or "Graceful Light". But sometimes I like to think of the meaning of Lucy as "Electromagnetic radiation that makes vision possible." Hah! Other variants of the name "Lucy" include: Lucie, Lucienne, Lucida, Lucile, Lucille, Lucette, Lucia, Luce, Lou, Lu, Luza, Luz, Luciana, Lucianna, and Lucianne Some famous "Lucy's" include: Lucy Henman , of tennis fame Actress Lucy Liu Actress Lucy Lawless   Model Lucy Pinder Read Full Story
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Isabella is a beautiful Italian name that means "In God's name" or "For the love of God".  It is one of the most popular girls names for babies born in the United States in 2008. Some famous Isabellas include: Nicole Kidman 's daughter,  Isabella Kidman Cruise Italian actress Isabella Ferrari Check out the meaning of some other names: Meaning of the name James Meaning of the name Dylan Meaning of the name Lucy Meaning of the name Hayden Meaning of the name Jennifer Read Full Story
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The name "Amanda" is derived from Latin and holds the meaning "lovable", "easy to love", or "worthy of love."  It's a beautiful name! Here are a few famous "Amandas": Actress Amanda Brooks Survivor contestant Amanda Kimmel Actress Amanda Holden Actress Amanda Bynes  Check out the meaning of some other names: Meaning of the name James Meaning of the name Dylan Meaning of the name Lucy Meaning of the name Hayden Meaning of the name Jennifer Read Full Story
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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "What Does The Name Mean". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
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Kayleigh is a relatively new name that formed as a combination of "Kay" and "Leigh". The name "Kay" is from the Greek for "pure" and the name "Leigh" is from an English background and means "Meadow" or "Field". The combination takes on the meaning "A pure meadow". According to the Baby Name Wizard , Kayleigh is growing in popularity: Check out the meaning of some other names: Meaning of the name James Meaning of the name Dylan Meaning of the name Lucy Meaning of the name Hayden Meaning of the name Jennifer Read Full Story
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