Do You Know What Your Name Means?
Do you ever wonder what your name means? This week, I thought it would be fun to find out what some people’s names stand for.
The Top 15 Girls’ and Boys’ Names in the U.S.
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Olivia & Noah – “Olive tree” and “rest”
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Amelia & Liam – “Industrious” and “strong-willed warrior”
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Sophia & Oliver – “Wisdom” and “olive tree”
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Emma & Elijah – “Whole” and “the Lord is my God”
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Isabella & Mateo – “God is my promise” and “gift of God”
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Charlotte & Lucas – “Petite” and “illumination”
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Eliana & Levi – “My God has answered” and “united”
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Aurora & Ezra – “Dawn” and “helper”
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Ellie & Asher – “Shining light” and “blessed”
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Ava & Luca – “Bird” and “bringer of light”
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Mia & James – “Mine” and “supplanter”
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Luna & Hudson – “Moon” and “son of Hudd”
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Lily & Leo – “Lily flower” and “lion”
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Evelyn & Henry – “Desired” and “ruler of the home”
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Violet & Elias – “Purple” and “the Lord is my God”
Teachers Share the Meanings of Their Names
Mrs. Blunier:
“Heather is a flower.”
✅ Correct! Heather is a flower.
Mrs. Weaver:
“My first name is Allison and I think it means truth teller.”
Allison actually means “noble.”
Mrs. Hobbs:
“My first name is Olivia and it literally means ‘olive tree.’ It is also known to mean ‘peace’ since that is what an olive tree symbolizes.”
✅ Correct!
Mr. Troutt:
“I was always taught that my first name William means defender.”
Close! William means “resolute protector” or “strong-willed warrior.”
Mrs. Ogg:
“I have no idea what my name means… haha.”
Cheri actually means “darling” and “beloved.”
Mrs. Fitzgerald:
“Haha I think it means queen or royalty, maybe princess???”
Stephanie actually means “crown” or “garland.”
Mrs. Baner:
“Last time I looked, Mollie meant ‘wished-for child’ and also ‘rebellion.’ I know in Latin it means ‘star of the sea.’”
✅ Correct!
Students Share the Meanings of Their Names
Milo Stalter:
“I think my name is from a western movie with a cowboy named Milo. I think it means nice or lovable or something like that.”
Milo actually means “soldier” and “merciful.”
Paisley Blunier:
“I think my name means a pattern, but there is also a church thing so I don’t really know.”
Paisley actually means “church.”
Hadassah Dohner:
“I looked it up in 5th grade and it means myrtle tree or myrtle branch.”
✅ Correct!
Ayla Payne:
“It means ‘moonlight’ or ‘oak tree.’”
✅ Correct!
Zola Ahlers:
“My name means ‘peaceful’ and ‘calm.’”
✅ Correct!
Analeigh Perera:
“My parents told me one day and my name means favored grace.”
✅ Correct!
