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What Does Your Name Mean? A Name Between Two Lovers

By Bonnie Gray • February 11, 2010 • 304 Comments

One word frees us
of all the weight
and pain of life;

that word is love.

~ Sophocles, Greek Tragedian

What’s the big deal about a name? Everyone has one, right?

When I was old enough to figure out there were meanings behind names, I asked Ah-Ma why she chose “Bonnie” for my name.

I expected some sort of meaningful story or another.

“I didn’t know what to name you when you born, so the nurse handed me a book of names.  Bonnie was the first one I came across that sounded good.  Easy to pronounce.”

Okay…  Thanks, Mom. 

God’s In The Business

As I got older, I came to like my name because people have to smile in order to say it.  It’s hard to be super mad and growl “Baaah-nee”.  See?  You make a grin at the end.

We don’t get to choose our names, but they point to our identity. According to Geneaology.com, our first names can reveal a “recycled name” from a family’s past or a virtue our parents hoped we’d possess.

Some live with their given name from birth to deathbed.  Sometimes, a name can be changed.

In Toni Morrison’s Pullitzer-Prize winning novel, Beloved, Jenny Whitlow was named by her slave owners.  Jenny answered to “anything”.  Her name held no meaning.  It was a dead name.

Jenny has no importance until she earns her freedom, meets her husband and becomes beloved.  She is re-named “Baby Suggs”.  Her new name became a game changer, launching her into a meaningful and significant story line.

Beloved is fiction.  God’s love is not.  He is in the real business of changing names.

God Changes Names

A quick glance at the Bible, and we find a list of names God’s changed:

Abram — Abraham
Sarai — Sarah
Jacob — Israel
Simon — Peter
Saul — Paul

God doesn’t just change names in Biblical times.
He changes names today — yours and mine.

“To him who overcomes,
I will give some of the hidden manna.
I’ll also give a clear, smooth stone

inscribed with your new name,
your secret new name.”
~ God (Revelations 2:17)

Doesn’t the word “secret” turn this verse on it’s heels?

Between Two Lovers

The word in Greek, used in this passage is

okeios. an intimate knowing

The new names God gives are clandestine terms of endearment – like the ones whispered between two lovers.

The name we go by matters.

Who we belong to and what that person says about us affects our identity.

God isn’t the only one busy rewriting our identities.  The world also loves to murmur names for us, as well as our experiences.

I am learning to practice hearing the name God calls me.  I’m trying to get to that intimate place to see myself clearly and feel the love He has for me.

The world may call me by one set of labels — small and plain.  I may even call myself by some others.  God calls me Faithful and Beautiful.

My initials are FB.

What name is God giving you?

What other names is the world trying to put on you?  Which ones are you using yourself?

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  • Reply Shelli @ Hopefully Devoted February 11, 2010 at 4:40 am

    Hi Bonnie, this isn’t as easy as it sounds for me. My real name is Shelli, which is not found (probably due to the weird spelling – I could never find preprinted things with my name on!). Shelly means “Meadow on a Ledge” and it’s a unisex name. Since Shelli is often a nickname for Michelle, I looked that one up to and it means “Who Is Like God?” Now that is a beautiful name, wouldn’t you say?!

    • Reply Bonnie Gray February 11, 2010 at 6:31 am

      YES, Shelli– BEAUTIFUL!

  • Reply Shelli @ Hopefully Devoted February 11, 2010 at 4:42 am

    I tweeted, too!
    .-= Shelli @ Hopefully Devoted´s last blog ..My New Passion =-.

  • Reply Kim February 11, 2010 at 5:00 am

    Kim – Ruler

    I am not a ruler of anything but am blessed to serve the supreme ruler of everything.

    Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. Revelation 1:5

  • Reply Lauren February 11, 2010 at 5:59 am

    My name is Lauren, meaning “crowned with laurel”. Laurel wreaths were used as symbols of victory. It’s really kind of eye opening – as followers of Jesus, we are victors. So no matter what I’m going through, it is engraved in me to overcome. Who thought you could get all that out of a name! Thanks Bonnie!

  • Reply Mary February 11, 2010 at 6:05 am

    My name is Mary, which means “bitter”. I have often wondered about that..does the meaning come from the bitter loss Mary experienced when she watched her Son die? Or possibly the bitterness Mary Magdalene felt? I don’t think of Mary the mother of Christ as being bitter any longer..she knows the whole story now!

    • Reply Jen February 11, 2010 at 3:52 pm

      I did some research into the name, as my middle name is Maree, which has roots in Mary… which in turn, has roots in Myrrh. I’m certainly not a bitter person… and what I found absolutely delighted my socks off.

      Myrr is a bitter smelling resin… however, when it is crushed, lets off a beautiful earthy, somewhat sweet fragrance. Also, unlike other resins, (and this is the bit I really like,) when it is burned, instead of melting or liquifying, it BLOOMS 🙂
      .-= Jen´s last blog ..Just Ducking In… =-.

  • Reply HisFireFly February 11, 2010 at 6:12 am

    Karin
    Pure
    Origin: Greek
    .-= HisFireFly´s last blog ..Ninevah? Do I have to? =-.

  • Reply HisFireFly February 11, 2010 at 6:12 am

    I tweeted here http://twitter.com/HisFireFly/status/8962058478
    .-= HisFireFly´s last blog ..Ninevah? Do I have to? =-.

  • Reply Kelly Langner Sauer February 11, 2010 at 6:13 am

    Bonnie, I’m leaving a link from one I guest-posted – I love names. 😉

    http://katdish.blogspot.com/2010/01/whats-in-his-name-by-kelly-langner.html
    .-= Kelly Langner Sauer´s last blog ..Love Today =-.

  • Reply Kelly Langner Sauer February 11, 2010 at 6:14 am

    Oh, and I have tweeted this post. 😉 I hope your day is awesome…
    .-= Kelly Langner Sauer´s last blog ..Love Today =-.

  • Reply Phil Gould February 11, 2010 at 6:15 am

    Philip is of Greek origin and means “Lover of horses”. Very fitting since I grew up on the family farm and heard stories of how they used horses before they got their first tractor. My Grandfather also raised harness race horses and would frequently give us kids rides on the training cart around the track he made in the middle of a field. And he always had a pony for us to ride. I also like that they gave me the biblical version (only one “l”).

    Ok, Bonnie, I facebooked your post too. Does that double my chances? 😀 jk

  • Reply HisFireFly February 11, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Posted on my Facebook http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/karin.fendick?ref=profile
    .-= HisFireFly´s last blog ..Ninevah? Do I have to? =-.

  • Reply Stephanie February 11, 2010 at 6:23 am

    My name is Stephanie from the Greek word, Stephanos, meaning Crown.
    .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Won’t Hold Back =-.

  • Reply uberVU - social comments February 11, 2010 at 6:24 am

    Social comments and analytics for this post…

    This post was mentioned on Twitter by gyoung9751: What does your name mean? A name between two lovers by @TheBonnieGray. http://bit.ly/9ox0V0…

  • Reply Beth February 11, 2010 at 6:27 am

    I had to search Elizabeth even though it is not my “real” name. Consecrated to God is the meaning given, not one I had ever read before. I love it!

  • Reply Kristy February 11, 2010 at 6:28 am

    Christ-Bearer

    Kristy

    (I couldn’t have chosen a better meaning) – thanks so much for reminding me!
    .-= Kristy´s last blog ..A Look Into My Week =-.

  • Reply brett barner February 11, 2010 at 6:46 am

    Mine’s pretty boring, but here it is: “Brett – Briton, British”

    Top of the morning. Spot a tea, govner? The Queen, and fish & chips, mate.

    Thats all the British I know. 🙂

    oh and it’s tweeted!
    .-= brett barner´s last blog ..Just Call Me Cupid’s Helper [Life] =-.

  • Reply Trae February 11, 2010 at 6:57 am

    My nick name is Trae, which I made up myself. Its pronounced the say as ‘Tres’ the french word for very, and yes, I’m a very lot of things 🙂 But my real name is Tracey, which means ‘strong spirit’ and I definitely have that!

  • Reply Debbie Blair February 11, 2010 at 7:55 am

    Debbie ~ derived from the Hebrew of Deborah ~ means Honey Bee.

    Several years ago while reading “Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices” by Thomas Brooks, something he said in A Word To The Reader, helped me to see the meaning of my name in a new way and apply it to my life! “Remember, it is not hasty reading, but serious meditating upon holy and heavenly truths, that make them prove sweet and profitable to the soul. It is not the bee’s touching of the flower that gathers honey, but her abiding for a time upon the flower that draws out the sweet. It is not he that reads most, but he that meditates most, that will prove the choicest, sweetest, wisest and strongest Christian.”

    I also shared this on my Facebook. Thank you for this neat post Bonnie!
    .-= Debbie Blair´s last blog ..Rejoice in Adversity =-.

  • Reply sarah February 11, 2010 at 8:00 am

    I love Lisa’s stuff!!
    My name, sarah, means Princess

    My

  • Reply Diane February 11, 2010 at 8:21 am

    I am a Celestial Hunter. Interesting! Thanks for this fun giveaway!

  • Reply Karan February 11, 2010 at 8:23 am

    My name is Karan and it means “pure.” Oddly, it is a male name – not sure what to make of that! It is also of Greek origin. I love that it means pure, as I have struggled to accept grace in its fullest. In Christ, I am truly pure!

  • Reply Bina February 11, 2010 at 8:30 am

    Bina = freshness, per this site…and I actually like that one for today, seeing as how I just contemplated a shower but now see that I don’t need one cuz already I am radiating freshness! hee hee

    I tweeted and am hooking up via FB.

    Wonderful, insightful post. Count me in!!
    .-= Bina´s last blog ..The Wiser Heart & A GiveAway =-.

  • Reply Beth February 11, 2010 at 8:38 am

    My name is Elizabeth, and it means “Consecrated to God.”

    Thanks for this lovely post, and the giveaway!
    .-= Beth´s last blog ..A Good Word – or several 🙂 =-.

  • Reply that Carol! February 11, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Carol means “melody or song”, French origin.
    As I have been involved with singing in choirs for a good part of my life, this was certainly a prophetic name. I’ve discovered that God uses my Spiritual Gift of encouragement through the act of singing in our church choirs.

  • Reply Beth February 11, 2010 at 8:43 am

    You have been Facebooked 🙂
    .-= Beth´s last blog ..A Good Word – or several 🙂 =-.

  • Reply Beth February 11, 2010 at 8:43 am

    And you have been Tweeted! 🙂
    .-= Beth´s last blog ..A Good Word – or several 🙂 =-.

  • Reply Melissa Brotherton February 11, 2010 at 8:54 am

    For years I was disappointed because my name (Melissa) means honeybee. I thought that it was a meaningless name. Then God challenged me to look at what a honeybee is and does. They are hardworking, dilligent, and create something that is both beautiful and nourishing. They work as a team and everyone does their part to support the community. So, even though my parents didn’t know it when they named me (my mom heard my name in a woman’s restroom while she was pregnant), God knew my name and assigned it to me. Right now I’m pregnant with my 4th child and I’m pouring over baby naming websites to find the right name for this little boy who’s still a stranger to me. What I’m trusting in is the fact that God knows him and has a name for him. So, my husband and I are just waiting on God to tell us.
    .-= Melissa Brotherton´s last blog ..Book Reading Challenge 2010 =-.

  • Reply Melissa Brotherton February 11, 2010 at 8:57 am

    Retweeted! I’d love to win a necklace! I think Lisa Leonard does beautiful work!
    .-= Melissa Brotherton´s last blog ..Book Reading Challenge 2010 =-.

  • Reply Melissa Brotherton February 11, 2010 at 8:58 am

    Facebooked too! It does count that my tweets go to my Facebook, right?
    .-= Melissa Brotherton´s last blog ..Book Reading Challenge 2010 =-.

  • Reply Monica Sharman February 11, 2010 at 9:26 am

    For quite a while I have been wrestling with something I’ve been calling “loneliness” (though I’m not sure that’s the right name (ha) for it). Several weeks ago I was reminded of what my name means. I’ve known this since I was a girl, but it just popped back into my memory.
    From Greek origins, “Monica” means “advisor, counselor.” But from Latin origins, “Monica” means—get this—ALONE, unequaled. So, even my very NAME means something like loneliness.
    Well…
    God’s sense of humor? I’m sure my parents did not have that in mind when they named me.
    .-= Monica Sharman´s last blog ..“So” Obedience =-.

    • Reply Jen February 11, 2010 at 3:57 pm

      Alone and unequaled could also mean “set apart”… “unique”… “beyond compare”… “incomparable”…

      I don’t think it was God’s humor so much as the way He truly sees you 🙂
      .-= Jen´s last blog ..Just Ducking In… =-.

  • Reply Danielle February 11, 2010 at 9:47 am

    My name, Danielle, means God is my Judge or Judged by God. For a while I thought that was a negative thing, but I’ve come to realize it isn’t.
    .-= Danielle´s last blog ..Memory Making =-.

  • Reply Kathleen Overby February 11, 2010 at 10:07 am

    Bonnie, Don’t enter me, but I wanted so much to share. 2 years ago, God named me. I feel shy saying it. He called me
    Beautiful One Who Sees, and Loves. Really Really. The only true thing is the seeing part. I’ve never been the beautiful Barbie girl or very good at loving. What I didn’t know at first is how when He names you with the white pebble name, you slowly become it, because He believes it’s true. I started borrowing His vision for and of me. I pray for people I love to KNOW their name. This was a lovely post. 🙂
    .-= Kathleen Overby´s last blog ..Rock Salt =-.

  • Reply Danielle February 11, 2010 at 10:09 am

    Just twittered about the contest! I’d love to win one of these necklaces, I love them!
    .-= Danielle´s last blog ..Memory Making =-.

  • Reply Helen February 11, 2010 at 10:10 am

    Helen. Light. Greek.

    Funny, since I’m a rather heavy Hungarian. I was named after mom.
    .-= Helen´s last blog ..Yes, Mom’s Suffering is Over =-.

  • Reply jasonS February 11, 2010 at 10:12 am

    Jason means “healer.”

    Thanks Bonnie- great post. 🙂
    .-= jasonS´s last blog ..Hoarding: Do You Have Room? =-.

  • Reply Jamie February 11, 2010 at 10:15 am

    My name is spelled Jamie, but there wasn’t a meaning for that spelling – I did find Jaimie which means “I Love”. I did look for my middle name also, Keitha – it means Female Warrior. I really like that one!! I’d like to think that God thinks of me that way – a warrior for Him.
    Thanks so much for your blog…..it has been such an inspiration for me!

  • Reply Gladwell Musau February 11, 2010 at 10:28 am

    Hi Bonnie. I found no entry for my first name, so I tried my middle name, Caroline which is Latin and means BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. I never tried to look it up before. Thanks to you, now I know.

    Blessings

    Gladwell aka Caroline
    .-= Gladwell Musau´s last blog ..A JOB PLOT =-.

  • Reply Cassandra Frear February 11, 2010 at 10:36 am

    Cassandra means “prophetess”.
    .-= Cassandra Frear´s last blog ..Storm Stories =-.

  • Reply Kissie February 11, 2010 at 10:52 am

    Evelyn Hazelnut Gender: Female Origin: English

    Okay, I read this earlier as I am a subscriber ….then I got your email to another address (Worthy of Attention) so like the woman at the well – when I heard the word GIFT, I came back to the site again.

    Thanks for the special invitation!
    .-= Kissie´s last blog ..Has It Come to This =-.

  • Reply Kissie February 11, 2010 at 10:55 am

    Well, we won’t find Kissie’s meaning for a while but when my grandparents gave me that name it meant I was very special to them.

    BTW, I tweeted it….so this comment counts for two!
    .-= Kissie´s last blog ..Has It Come to This =-.

  • Reply Kissie February 11, 2010 at 10:57 am

    And now I’ve Facebooked….you can put me down for three entries now.

    ;-P

    See ya around, and thanks again for the email.
    .-= Kissie´s last blog ..Has It Come to This =-.

  • Reply Maureen (Mo) February 11, 2010 at 10:58 am

    My first name is the Irish equivalent of “Mary” about which I wrote a poem last October, “The Etymology of Mary” (here’s the link: http://writingwithoutpaper.blogspot.com/2009/10/etymology-of-mary-poem.html).

    My last name is Greek in origin, shortened, we were told, by about 7 letters. I was once told it meant “poor man” but have never been able to find that meaning while searching its origin. Europeans always recognize it as Greek and always pronounce it correctly. My father was orphaned at 4 and was a first generation American for whom only a birth certificate exists, on which the name of his father surprised me. My son bears “Doallas” as part of his hyphenated name but the name is no longer to be carried on as “Doallas”. My brothers had no children.
    .-= Maureen (Mo)´s last blog ..Words Make for Pitching Dreams (Poem) =-.

  • Reply Tara February 11, 2010 at 11:18 am

    My name is Tara and it’s origin is Celtic/Gaelic. The meaning of Tara is “Craggy Hillside.” Not too crazy about that but you didn’t say you have to like it, just post it.

    *Note: I’ve also Tweeted and posted this to Facebook. Thanks. :~)

  • Reply Chrystie February 11, 2010 at 11:32 am

    Well, my full name is Chrystal Elizabeth. Chrystal was not found. As a young girl, my name was spelled Christy (before as a rebellious teenager I decided to change it). So here are the meaning of my names:

    Christy – Of Christ
    Elizabeth – Consecrated to God

    Oh, to live a life consecrated to God. I only hope to live up to my name. Great post, Bonnie. I love how God changes names in the Bible. I was just thinking about that the other day. Love it.
    .-= Chrystie´s last blog ..The Beauty of Brokenness =-.

  • Reply Dianne West February 11, 2010 at 11:56 am

    My name is Dianne Kathleen; my family calls me Kathy:

    Dianne – Celestial Hunter
    Kathleen – Pure, Virginal

  • Reply Jackie February 11, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    My name is Jacqueline and it means To Protect. That is more true than anyone will ever know.

    Thanks, Bonnie.

    Jackie (aka Jacqueline Michelle)
    .-= Jackie´s last blog ..February Beauty! =-.

  • Reply Jackie February 11, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    Hi Bonnie…I just tweeted too!
    .-= Jackie´s last blog ..February Beauty! =-.

  • Reply Katy February 11, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    My name is Katy and according to the site that means: Pure, Virginal. I probably knew this at one point, but had completely forgotten so it was fun to look it up! 🙂
    Though, the name that I keep coming back to over and over in the Bible and that God has just written on my heart is Hephzibah which in Hebrew means “My delight is in her.” Definitely different than the names I’ve tried to put on myself or the world!

  • Reply Nina February 11, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    I believe the name you give your child, professes over them whatever their name means. As when you call God the healer, your believing for his healing or as provider, for His provision. You are calling what you want, by name.

    My name Nina has a few meanings –

    “Girl” in Spanish. “Grace” in Hebrew. In Quechua it means “fire”. In Babylonian it means “enclosure of fish” – sort of reminds me of when Jesus told His disciples to follow Him, and He will make them fishers of men.

    In my life I have seen each one of these meanings manifest, come to pass, in my life. Names have a very deep meaning and important role in ones life. Whenever it comes to naming your child, make sure you read the meaning and know what it means. A name is one of the most important gifts given to a child.
    .-= Nina´s last blog ..Calories, Calories, Calories… What are they? =-.

  • Reply Catherine February 11, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    My name is Catherine and means purity. I have always liked my name, even when I haven’t always lived up to its meaning.

    My husband and I put a lot of thought into our daughter’s name. She is Sarah (Princess, in Hebrew) Elizabeth (Consecrated to God, also in Hebrew). She is Sarah Beth, “God’s princess”, or another way, “God’s daughter” as he is THE King.

    It is funny how many random people call her “Princess” to be sweet, as girls are supposed to like that word. She doesn’t know what it means, other than that she is God’s daughter, and it always makes me smile to hear others call her that.

    Two names, entered twice? Also Facebooked 🙂
    Catherine Marie

  • Reply Bridget Chumbley February 11, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Hi, Bonnie.

    Here is the meaning:

    Bridget
    Strong
    Gender: Female
    Origin: Celtic/Gaelic

    I was supposed to be named Angela all the way up until I came into this world… then my dad changed it at the last minute. I can’t see me being an Angela… 😉

    I always enjoy your words, and leave feeling like I’ve had coffee with a dear friend. Thank you!
    .-= Bridget Chumbley´s last blog ..Patience (Blog Carnival) =-.

  • Reply Erin Parroco February 11, 2010 at 2:57 pm

    Hey Bonnie! So great to see you today as always! (-;
    My name is Erin and the meaning is Ireland.
    May I live up to all the beauty that country holds!

  • Reply Angie Vierra February 11, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Hi Bonnie!
    My mom gave me the name Angelique because she loved French names and wanted something beautiful for me. It means Angelic…not sure it fits!! HA! I was definitly going to be something with an “que” ending : Dominique, Monique or Angelique!
    Angie

  • Reply Erin Parroco February 11, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    I’ve Facebooked ya! Hugs, Erin

  • Reply Bethany Kidd Robbins February 11, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Hi Bonnie!! My name Bethany is Hebrew and it means: Life-Town Near Jerusalem. I have also heard that my name means: House of God.

  • Reply Bethany Kidd Robbins February 11, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    I just FaceBooked your post!! 🙂

  • Reply Rich Dixon February 11, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    Richard = Brave, rich ruler

    Oh, well. They can’t all be accurate.
    .-= Rich Dixon´s last blog ..A Circle Of Great Love =-.

  • Reply Bethany Kidd Robbins February 11, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    I Twitted too!! I want to win that beautiful necklace!!! 🙂 Thanks for your posts Bonnie, God Bless you!!!

  • Reply Rich Dixon February 11, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    It’s tweeted. Hope you get some hits!
    .-= Rich Dixon´s last blog ..A Circle Of Great Love =-.

  • Reply Rich Dixon February 11, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    And it’s Facebooked.

    BTW–great post.

    I was supposed to be “James” but my brother stole it. James = “supplanter”
    .-= Rich Dixon´s last blog ..A Circle Of Great Love =-.

  • Reply Peter P February 11, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    My name’s Peter. It means ROCK. (quite famously)

    Sometimes I think I have rocks in my head where my brain should be. Sometimes I think I have rocks in my feet where my energy should be. Sometimes I think I have rocks in my heart where my love should be but ALL the time, my wife ROCKS!
    .-= Peter P´s last blog ..My Valentine =-.

  • Reply Janet Oberholtzer February 11, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    Good post and beautiful necklace!

    I was called many negative names growing up (long story) I’ve had counseling/prayer/healing and most times have moved on from them. But every now and then I find myself believing those names in my mind and have to come back to remember what my creator calls me … made in his image, delight to him, apple of his eye, loved, etc.

    My name means:
    God’s Gracious Gift

  • Reply Janet Oberholtzer February 11, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    Just tweeted about your give away!
    .-= Janet Oberholtzer´s last blog ..Winning Wednesday – Linchpin =-.

  • Reply laura February 11, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Bonnie was one of my little girl names that never found a home in this testosterone-driven family. I think it’s quite lovely…and I never realized the part about the smile 🙂

    My name means crown of laurels–which is what was traditionally given to the victor of any competition in ancient days. To me, this makes my name mean victorious, and that means oodles to me. He has a way of doing that, doesn’t He–giving meaning where there seems to be none.

    Thanks for this, Bonnie. Haven’t thought about the meaning of my name in a long time and was needing a reminder. The white stone is my favorite thing to look forward to also.
    .-= laura´s last blog ..The Snow Day I Remember =-.

  • Reply nAncY February 11, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    my first name is nancy, which means grace or gracious
    my second name is marie, which means bitter sea or sea of bitterness
    my third name and maiden name is davis, which means son of david.
    my fourth and last, married name is rosback, originally spelled rossback…this is what i just found on it… This surname of ROSSBACH is of Yiddish, German, French and English origin, from the name of the rose-flower, and originally rendered in the Latin form ROSA. In part it is a topographic name for someone who lived at a place where wild roses grew.

    well, i learned something new today.

    i figure there is enough grace from God to cover the sea of bitterness.

    just think how lovely it would be to be handed a stone from God with a new name picked out by Him alone.
    .-= nAncY´s last blog ..faith =-.

  • Reply Jen February 11, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    My name is Jenny, which has it’s roots, obviously, from Jennifer, which means white wave or fair or smooth, depending on which book you get. Jennifer also originates form Jane which means God is gracious.

    My parents just liked the name, so I don’t think they took into account the meaning, and I’ve always felt it a little boring… I’d like to know my pebble name 🙂

    My husband and I are very aware of names, and that in essence, you are speaking over them the meaning of thier name every time you use it. We weren’t so aware when our first three children were born, but I am so pleased that our Father God knew them… their names have fabulous, Godly, exciting meanings. I believe God has big things in store for them 🙂
    .-= Jen´s last blog ..Just Ducking In… =-.

  • Reply Jen February 11, 2010 at 4:11 pm

    I just tweeted, too!
    .-= Jen´s last blog ..Just Ducking In… =-.

  • Reply Jen February 11, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    And facebooked 🙂
    .-= Jen´s last blog ..Just Ducking In… =-.

  • Reply Rebecca February 11, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    Interesting answer from the site…I’ve always read that Rebecca means “to tie/bind” or “faithful.” But I’ll play along…

    Rebecca
    “Servant of God”
    Hebrew

    I love you thoughts on the smile at the end of “Bonnie”…I certainly find myself smiling over many of your thoughts. 🙂

  • Reply Southern Gal February 11, 2010 at 4:26 pm

    I love Lisa’s blog and jewelry. Thanks for the chance to win.

    I go by Southern Gal in the blog world.

    My given name is Renee which means reborn.

    So there you have it. The name I was given has become the name the Lord has given me – reborn.
    .-= Southern Gal´s last blog ..And we’re off… =-.

  • Reply Maria Capucciati February 11, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    I have two names: Maria (meaning “bitter sea”) and Rosa (meaning “rose” or “pink”). But the really interesting one is my last name, “Capucciati” which is pretty rare even it Italy. It means “the hooded ones.” I found a reference in a medieval history article about marauders who basically stormed and pillaged their way through towns, wearing hoods, and they were called the “capucciati.” Or, it could also refer to “capuccio” which is the hood worn by monks. All told I think I prefer the monks 🙂

  • Reply Glynn February 11, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    Well, “Glynn” is female gender (!) and means the clearing. “Glyn” is undetermined gender and means the valley. “Glen” is male and means a secluded woody valley. So I gues this means I’m a female clearing?
    .-= Glynn´s last blog ..The Repair Job =-.

  • Reply vanessa February 11, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    i love to read your blogs bonnie -always an encouragement and DEEP. 🙂
    vanessa means ‘butterfly’ in greek. hope you and your family are doing great.

  • Reply Peter P February 11, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    Facebooked and tweeted as requested! 🙂
    .-= Peter P´s last blog ..My Valentine =-.

  • Reply Kimba February 11, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    Kimberly = Ruler

    I used to think that was super-cool when I was younger. The more I mature, the more I realize how much I just want to be “a good and faithful servant.”
    .-= Kimba´s last blog ..Favorite Things =-.

  • Reply Kimba February 11, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    Tweet tweet!

    http://twitter.com/KimbaASPTL/status/8988340919
    .-= Kimba´s last blog ..Favorite Things =-.

  • Reply Barbara Baker February 11, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    My name BARBARA means STRANGER.

    I knew there was something in the bible about being a stranger in this world, the world that we are in but not of. In 1 Peter 2:11 we are called “aliens and strangers in this world”
    In Psalm 146 : 9 “The Lord watches over the alien (stranger) and sustains the fatherless and the widow”

  • Reply Melissa February 11, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    Great post.

    My name is Melissa, which is Greek in origin and means “honey bee.”
    .-= Melissa´s last blog ..little fire, bright light =-.

  • Reply Barbara Baker February 11, 2010 at 6:01 pm

    Have posted on Facebook 🙂

  • Reply Kristen@Moms Sharpening Moms February 11, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    Kristen: Christ-bearer or follower of Christ. Gaelic or Celtic descent.

    I’ve always loved my name and its meaning. 🙂

    Have a beautiful evening, Bonnie!
    .-= Kristen@Moms Sharpening Moms´s last blog ..Beautiful =-.

  • Reply Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} February 11, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    My name is spelled a little differently, but “Jacqueline” means “to protect”. I like that. Usually it comes up as “supplanter”, which isn’t as nice. 😉
    .-= Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}´s last blog ..{ parisian love } =-.

  • Reply Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} February 11, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    I also tweeted this! @thesweetpetunia
    .-= Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia}´s last blog ..{ parisian love } =-.

  • Reply Lindsey February 11, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Lindsey – Linden Trees Near The Water.

    I used to think my name’s meaning was very boring and sort of dumb, but then I was reading in Psalms 1, and I fell in love with that chapter and took it as my life passage.. “And (s)he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth (her) fruit in (her) season, (her) leaf also shall not whither, and whatsoever (s)he doeth shall prosper.”

    😀

  • Reply Lindsey February 11, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    Tweeted too… @lindseymadora 🙂

    Thanks!

  • Reply Rachel February 11, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    My name is Rachel, which means lamb (on the site you linked to, innocent lamb).

    I was going to be named Amy, until the night before I was born. My dad asked my mom if she liked the names they had chosen. He liked the boy name (which they had changed 20 times), but wanted to change the girl name (which had been Amy since they first thought about names).

    He said that he was thinking about it and praying about it and he wanted to change my name to Rachel. He wanted me to be like the Rachel in the Bible. Her husband worked 14 years just so he could marry her; he wanted me to experience that same kind of love.

    Of course, my mom couldn’t say no to that! 🙂

    The other fun part of the story is how they chose the spelling. Since I was to be named after Rachel in the Bible, my parents looked it up in their Bibles to see how it was spelled there. One Bible said “Rachael” and the other said “Rachel”. They went with the fewest letters.

    So, my name is Rachel. “Lamb” fits my personality quite well – it is definitely the right name for me!
    .-= Rachel´s last blog ..Will you pray with me? Will you let me pray for you? =-.

    • Reply Rachel February 11, 2010 at 7:50 pm

      Just had to leave another comment – I used the site to look up my kids’ names. My youngest is Miguel Tomas. Miguel = Who is Like God? Tomas = A twin. Put them together and only a twin is like God!
      .-= Rachel´s last blog ..Will you pray with me? Will you let me pray for you? =-.

  • Reply Louise February 11, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    So — my name is the French derivation of Louisa –Fights With Honor. another version which I read long ago was, Protector of the people.

    I like it!

    Thanks Bonnie for a great idea and contest — and for your email — I’ll work on the ‘pop tart’ analogy!

    Cheers,

    Louise
    .-= Louise´s last blog ..It’s all good. =-.

  • Reply Lisa February 11, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    Lisa means “Consecrated To God.” How awesome is that!

  • Reply Jennifer Adams February 11, 2010 at 9:07 pm

    Jennifer- White Wave

    Perfect b/c I’m pretty sure I was born to be a beach bum. 🙂

    I also shared on FB!!
    .-= Jennifer Adams´s last blog ..Running The Risk of Being Less Than Perfect =-.

  • Reply William Robbins February 11, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    My name is William and the meaning of my name is Protector.

  • Reply Maureen February 12, 2010 at 1:42 am

    t never thought names were important until I moved here where EVERYTHING (and especially names) mean something. Its serious business.

    Well, I’ve always hated the meaning of my name, which is Dark or darkness, but I”m finding new significance in it now. God is using me as a Light in the Dark with my ministry, so maybe instead of it meaning dark, I’m looking at it as where I am called to go…..
    .-= Maureen´s last blog ..Cliff Diving =-.

  • Reply Malinda February 12, 2010 at 1:47 am

    Hi Bonnie,

    My name means “honey”. And I love that honey is both sweet and a term of endearment. But i think what I love most is how it is made. God uses a beautiful flower filled with pollen, and then uses a bee. Some may think bees are a nuisance, but the bees take the pollen to the hive and the outcome is a sweet edible substance we call honey. God also uses people, even those that some may think a nuisance. And the outcome is always something useful to God. So even though for many I have been tossed aside, God still finds me “sweet”, and still chooses to use ME. The thought just brings a smile to my face.

  • Reply Malinda February 12, 2010 at 1:51 am

    Facebooked~

    please visit our blog and tell us what you think.

    http://welovemormons.blogspot.com
    .-= Malinda´s last blog ..~Our Baptisms~ =-.

  • Reply erika February 12, 2010 at 5:56 am

    erika = honorable ruler
    love your blog ~ thank youf or the generous giveaway

  • Reply Jessica February 12, 2010 at 6:47 am

    My name means wealthy!

  • Reply Jessica February 12, 2010 at 6:48 am

    I shared on facebook!

  • Reply Jessica February 12, 2010 at 6:50 am

    I tweeted!

  • Reply Inez February 12, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Hi Bonnie,
    My name is Inez, it means meek and is of Spanish orgin acccording to the link. It also has a Greek orgin and means pure. I’ve grown up with the Greek meaning and pronuncation with a long “I” sound not “E” sound as used in the Spanish culture.

    I love the necklace, and hope I’m the random winner.

  • Reply Matt February 12, 2010 at 9:37 am

    My name means “gift from God” which is convenient b/c I wasn’t exactly “expected.” 🙂

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  • Reply Judy February 12, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    My name is Judy. It is from the name Judah which means Praise.
    I didn’t know what it means when I picked that name. I picked that name because it’s easy, simple and it was the name of a movie star I wanted to be like. Well, now I definitely want to be like God. Praise the Lord!

  • Reply Shannon February 12, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    My name is Shannon, which I thought would have some ethereal Celtic meaning. Apparently it means “Little Wise Owl”, which is rather underwhelming, prosaic, and–dare I say–AVIAN. Other name meaning sites indicate that I’m an old, wise river. So I guess Shannon might be one to eliminate from “baby name” books or lists. Unless you like owls.

  • Reply Paula February 12, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    My name is Paula – which means small. I’ve sometimes also seen, “little one.”

  • Reply Gussy February 12, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    name: Maggie
    meaning: Pearl

    Gender: Female
    Origin: Celtic/Gaelic

    yeah! go lisa 🙂

  • Reply Gussy February 12, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    tweet, tweet: http://twitter.com/GussySews/status/9044726654
    .-= Gussy´s last blog ..{Featured Artist: Where Women Create} =-.

  • Reply @misskathymae February 12, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    ‘Pure ‘….. Kathryn also means’ Blessed are the pure @ heart ‘on some other sites I’ve searched though;0)

  • Reply @misskathymae February 12, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    I tweeted @misskathymae http://www.misskathymae/twitter.com

  • Reply Selena February 12, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    Selena is Moon in Greek. It also sometimes means Moon Goddess. I was named after my Grandmother.
    .-= Selena´s last blog ..How to Make a Valentine Banner with Burlap =-.

  • Reply Grace Chung February 13, 2010 at 12:22 am

    My name means Grace of God. I do really love my name now. Still, you can’t call me “Gracie”!!

  • Reply Betsy February 13, 2010 at 1:18 am

    The original meaning of my name is “consecrated to God.” Thanks for offering this giveaway!

  • Reply Shannon February 13, 2010 at 4:20 am

    Shannon = Little Wise Owl

  • Reply Gwyn February 13, 2010 at 4:42 am

    Gwyn is from the Welsh, meaning white, fair.

  • Reply Adoption Mama February 13, 2010 at 4:58 am

    My name is Sarah…original is Sarai meaning Princess.

    Thanks for including me in this drawing.

  • Reply Corinne February 13, 2010 at 5:10 am

    Mine apparently means Maiden, and is french 🙂
    .-= Corinne´s last blog ..Untitled on a Thursday =-.

  • Reply Megan February 13, 2010 at 5:33 am

    Megan means “soft and gentle”

  • Reply Heather S. February 13, 2010 at 5:36 am

    Heather – a flowering plant

    Thanks for the chance to win such a beautiful necklace! 😉

  • Reply Sara February 13, 2010 at 5:43 am

    Sara
    Princess
    Gender: Female
    Origin: Hebrew

  • Reply Sara February 13, 2010 at 5:52 am

    I tweeted

    twiter.com/sarafoshee
    .-= Sara´s last blog ..Clearly I’m Slacking.. =-.

  • Reply Rebecca F February 13, 2010 at 5:53 am

    Rebecca-Servant of God My middle name is Sue, which means Lily

  • Reply Sara February 13, 2010 at 5:54 am

    I facebooked!
    .-= Sara´s last blog ..Clearly I’m Slacking.. =-.

  • Reply Lindsay February 13, 2010 at 5:58 am

    Lindsay means “Linden Trees by the Water”

  • Reply Debbie S February 13, 2010 at 5:59 am

    Deborah means Honey Bee (Hebrew).
    .-= Debbie S´s last blog ..{Gussy} – that’s my new wallet =-.

  • Reply Tammy C February 13, 2010 at 5:59 am

    Tammy means “A spice or palm tree”. tkcharlesworth@aol.com

  • Reply Lindsay February 13, 2010 at 6:00 am

    I tweeted!!!! @lindsayje
    .-= Lindsay´s last blog ..Where YOUR treasure is….. =-.

  • Reply Debbie S February 13, 2010 at 6:00 am

    Tweeted

  • Reply Lindsay February 13, 2010 at 6:02 am

    Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/loerhardt?ref=mf
    .-= Lindsay´s last blog ..Where YOUR treasure is….. =-.

  • Reply Monica February 13, 2010 at 6:03 am

    Monica
    Greek Origin: Solitary
    Latin Origin: Advisor

  • Reply Katie Flores February 13, 2010 at 6:04 am

    Kathryn means pure and Flores means flower. I pray that God makes me as a pure flower.

  • Reply Rach February 13, 2010 at 6:05 am

    Rachael
    Innocent Lamb
    Gender: Female
    Origin: Hebrew

  • Reply Linda Edwards February 13, 2010 at 6:09 am

    My name means “Pretty One.” I never felt beautful on the outside until I was blessed to be on a missions trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Ministering at a small church, almost all of the children, when they learned my name, would smile and say “beautful.” Their reaction made me feel pretty. I will always recall that memory when I hear the meaning of my name.

  • Reply Laurie Anderson February 13, 2010 at 6:14 am

    Laurie
    Crowned With Laurels
    Origin: English
    .-= Laurie Anderson´s last blog ..What’s the big ta-doo about Entradeaux?! =-.

  • Reply Janet February 13, 2010 at 6:16 am

    God’s gracious gift…a lovely meaning. May I live it out to others!

  • Reply julianne February 13, 2010 at 6:17 am

    my name means “soft-haired, youthful” and “gracious” split between Julia and anne
    i certainly do not feel youthful or gracious this morning after the fight i had with my husband last night. i feel more like “angry” and “revengeful” I could not find a name for that. hmm….maybe i should try to live up to my name today and provide some grace and not take everything so seriously….hope i win the necklace. 🙂

  • Reply Laurie Anderson February 13, 2010 at 6:18 am

    I tweeted @SewNso
    http://twitter.com/SewNso
    .-= Laurie Anderson´s last blog ..What’s the big ta-doo about Entradeaux?! =-.

  • Reply Melanie February 13, 2010 at 6:19 am

    Melanie means “dark-skinned” which couldn’t be further from what I am!!

  • Reply Laurie Anderson February 13, 2010 at 6:21 am

    I Facebooked! (can you tell I wanna win really bad?!?! – LOL!)
    .-= Laurie Anderson´s last blog ..What’s the big ta-doo about Entradeaux?! =-.

  • Reply Melanie February 13, 2010 at 6:21 am

    I “facebooked” this blog!

  • Reply Becky February 13, 2010 at 6:21 am

    Rebecca = servant of God

  • Reply Cari Kaufman February 13, 2010 at 6:28 am

    My name wasn’t found on the Names website you offered, but I know it’s meaning anyway. In Turkish, “Cari” means “Flows Like Water.”

  • Reply Stephanie February 13, 2010 at 6:30 am

    Stephanie means Crown. I love knowing the meaning of names and spent hours upon hours pouring over names before settling on names for our sons-Micah (Who is like God) and Noah (Peace).

  • Reply maggie February 13, 2010 at 6:31 am

    Margaret means a pearl

  • Reply Joanne Burton February 13, 2010 at 6:33 am

    My name is Joanne which means ‘God Is Gracious’. We truly have a gracious God, worthy to be praised!

  • Reply Sandra Luck February 13, 2010 at 6:35 am

    Sandra Kay “HELPER OF HUMANITY” and “JOY”! This seems to be my God given name as I love to help and serve others, and my middle name(which I had never before checked out the meaning til now) suits me just FINE!!! THANK YOU for the encouragement to seek these meanings!
    Joyfully and with simple blessings……..~Sandie

  • Reply Karen February 13, 2010 at 6:46 am

    My name means Pure in Greek …I shared your post on my facebook
    http://www.facebook.com/LyonsLady

  • Reply Carolyn February 13, 2010 at 6:47 am

    My name means: Melody, Song. I was named after my Dad, and his name is Carl. 🙂

  • Reply Laura February 13, 2010 at 6:52 am

    Laura: Laurel Crowned. I adore Lisa’s jewlery…what a beautiful give-away! Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  • Reply Shannon February 13, 2010 at 6:55 am

    Shannon= Little Wise Owl 🙂

  • Reply Kathryn February 13, 2010 at 7:00 am

    Kathryn – means “pure”

  • Reply Paula February 13, 2010 at 7:06 am

    Paula means “small,” which has always intrigued me. At this stage in life I’d love for it it to describe my stature, but considering I weigh more than I ever have, except when pregnant, that doesn’t quite work. Small in thoughts? Not necessarily a good thing. This will require more contemplation, I’m sure. I’ve always loved names, and I took the naming of my three boys very seriously. I often said if I could make a business out of naming other people’s kids for them, I’d be in heaven! Thanks for the chance to win Lisa’s beautiful necklace. I’ve been drooling over it in the {in}courage store.

  • Reply Paula February 13, 2010 at 7:08 am

    I tweeted! @pjmomof3boys
    .-= Paula´s last blog ..Mark Twain on Blogging =-.

  • Reply Shelly February 13, 2010 at 7:12 am

    Shelly= Meadow on a ledge

  • Reply Dorie February 13, 2010 at 7:15 am

    Dorie means “The Sea”

    Growing up, I hated my name because it is “different.” Now, I cherish it for that very reason. It’s not short for anything, just Dorie.

    Thanks for the chance to win! I have been eyeing those Lisa Leonard necklaces for quite some time!

  • Reply Patricia February 13, 2010 at 7:18 am

    Patricia means “of royal descent.” I can’t wait to realize what that means. I belong to God, so I know I am in the lineage of the King.

  • Reply Pat February 13, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Patricia ~ Of Noble Descent

    My mother said she was reading a romance novel and decided on the name. 🙂
    .-= Pat´s last blog ..~ Choose Your Words Carefully ~ =-.

  • Reply Gailanne February 13, 2010 at 7:29 am

    My name is a combination of names…Gailanne.

    Meanings…God is joy, and gracious

    I love it!

  • Reply Kim February 13, 2010 at 7:32 am

    Kimberly – means “Ruler”

  • Reply Amy Miller February 13, 2010 at 7:32 am

    My name is Amy and it means BELOVED. My dad’s name is david which means the same thing and they thought I would be little davy, so when i wasn’t- amy at least meaned the same thing. But then again, my mom REALLY liked the book, Little Women, so she often says that is where it came from too!

  • Reply Becky February 13, 2010 at 7:33 am

    Rebecca= Servant of God;

  • Reply Debbie February 13, 2010 at 7:37 am

    My name Debra Ann comes from the Hebrew. The meanings are
    Honey Bee and Gracious.

  • Reply Jaime February 13, 2010 at 7:38 am

    jaime: derived from James, meaning supplanter..
    or i can go all fancy french with j’aime… LOVE

  • Reply Becky February 13, 2010 at 7:38 am

    I shared it on Facebook!

  • Reply Becky February 13, 2010 at 7:48 am

    Rebecca= Servantof God
    I like that!!!

  • Reply Amy Nabors February 13, 2010 at 7:51 am

    My name, Amy, means beloved.

    Just found your site and really enjoying it. Adding it to my google reader.
    .-= Amy Nabors´s last blog ..Some Digi Scrapbooking =-.

  • Reply Amy Nabors February 13, 2010 at 7:54 am

    I tweeted!
    .-= Amy Nabors´s last blog ..Some Digi Scrapbooking =-.

  • Reply Amy Nabors February 13, 2010 at 7:55 am

    I shared it on Facebook.
    .-= Amy Nabors´s last blog ..Some Digi Scrapbooking =-.

  • Reply Melanie February 13, 2010 at 7:55 am

    The name Melanie means “dark-skinned” ( which doesn’t fit this light-skinned Dutch girl at all! 🙂 Not a very exciting meaning for sure but it was a creative blending of my grandparents’ names: “Melle” and “Annie”.
    Anyway, thanks for this contest!

  • Reply Kasie February 13, 2010 at 7:56 am

    Casey (spelled Kasie) – Brave

  • Reply Hazel February 13, 2010 at 8:00 am

    Oh, happy day! My name, Hazel means…from the Hazel tree…that should make me a Hazel Nut!

  • Reply Jenni Saake "InfertilityMom" February 13, 2010 at 8:03 am

    Jennifer means “White Wave”. 🙂
    .-= Jenni Saake “InfertilityMom”´s last blog ..Fiction Fridays: Angela Hunt =-.

  • Reply Susan Marquez February 13, 2010 at 8:04 am

    What a fun game! In all my 52 years, I never knew my name, Susan, was Hebrew for “lily.” I’m not sure that fits me, as I’m an August baby, with all the characteristics of a Leo. Lilies just seem very mild to me. So, maybe it’s a name I’ll grow into…mellowing with age! I love Lisa’s work. Got her “bliss” necklace at Blissdom and would love to win this one to give to my daughter (Nicole: Victory for the People–an appropriate name and meaning for her! http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nicolemarquez).

  • Reply Susan Marquez February 13, 2010 at 8:04 am

    I tweeted! @suzmarquez
    .-= Susan Marquez´s last blog ..The Death of a Snowman =-.

  • Reply Susan Marquez February 13, 2010 at 8:06 am

    I put a message on facebook!
    .-= Susan Marquez´s last blog ..The Death of a Snowman =-.

  • Reply Jenni Saake "InfertilityMom" February 13, 2010 at 8:07 am

    Tweeted as @InnerBeautyGirl 🙂

  • Reply Stephanie February 13, 2010 at 8:18 am

    My name is Greek, meaning crown

  • Reply Dita February 13, 2010 at 8:20 am

    Dita is of Slavic origin and it means Rich gift. It is a family name my mother retrieved from family archives. When in Austria, my husband ran across someone with that name. I’ve met only one other person with that name in the US. My mother like unique things–names, designs, etc.–so she gave me this name so I would stand out. Then I married a guy with an unusual last name. Now, I realize I am one of a kind. I am sure there is no one with my name in the whole world. It kind of freaked me out when I realized it the first time. Now…I am fine with being a one of a kind. It explains quite a lot. 🙂

  • Reply Stephanie February 13, 2010 at 8:21 am

    I tweeted ! 🙂

  • Reply Muthering Heights February 13, 2010 at 8:21 am

    The original meaning of my name is wealthy…HA!!

  • Reply Brooke McGlothlin February 13, 2010 at 8:22 am

    Brooke means “stream or from the brook” boring…but I love my name!

  • Reply Muthering Heights February 13, 2010 at 8:22 am

    I also tweeted! 🙂 http://twitter.com/MutheringHeight/status/9060949523
    .-= Muthering Heights´s last blog ..Interrupted? =-.

  • Reply Brooke McGlothlin February 13, 2010 at 8:22 am

    Tweeting!

  • Reply Brooke McGlothlin February 13, 2010 at 8:24 am

    I posted on facebook…I have no idea how to give you a link back to it though…sorry!

  • Reply Renee February 13, 2010 at 8:25 am

    my name is French and means “reborn”…very appropriate and meaninful for my Journey and my Walk.

  • Reply Juliana February 13, 2010 at 8:26 am

    Juliana means Soft-Haired – that’s a definition that I’ve never heard before!

  • Reply Christen February 13, 2010 at 8:28 am

    Christen = Kristen –> meaning “Christ-bearer”

    I love it!

  • Reply Suzanne February 13, 2010 at 8:33 am

    Suzanne…means Lily…I needed more explanation so I searched “Lily”…means Beautiful Blossom…I like that!

  • Reply Tyra February 13, 2010 at 8:35 am

    On that site Tyra means God of Battle.
    .-= Tyra´s last blog ..Friday Fails (a week’s worth!) =-.

  • Reply Tyra February 13, 2010 at 8:36 am

    I’m tweeting it!

  • Reply Mindy May February 13, 2010 at 8:38 am

    My full name is Malynda and it means honey. I never knew that before.
    .-= Mindy May´s last blog ..Please Pray =-.

  • Reply Tracey Ireland February 13, 2010 at 8:41 am

    Tracey = Brave

    never new that before…love it!

  • Reply Tracey Ireland February 13, 2010 at 8:44 am

    I tweeted!!

  • Reply Tara February 13, 2010 at 8:55 am

    My full name is Teresa which means “harvester”.

  • Reply Sharon February 13, 2010 at 8:56 am

    My name Sharon means a flat clearing..interesting ,I’ll give that some thought. My middle name Ann means gracious.

  • Reply Sharon February 13, 2010 at 9:08 am

    I posted on facebook.

  • Reply Jennifer Kurfiss February 13, 2010 at 9:10 am

    Jennifer
    White Wave

    Gender: Female
    Origin: Welsh

  • Reply Melinda February 13, 2010 at 9:11 am

    Melinda – honey

  • Reply RuthintheDesert February 13, 2010 at 9:13 am

    My name means “A Companion, Friendship”
    .-= RuthintheDesert´s last blog ..Praising through the Bible: Day 43 =-.

  • Reply RuthintheDesert February 13, 2010 at 9:15 am

    I’ve tweeted! http://twitter.com/RuthintheDesert
    .-= RuthintheDesert´s last blog ..Praising through the Bible: Day 43 =-.

  • Reply Monica February 13, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Monica means “solitary” or “advisor.” Apparenetly Monica is also the patron saint of married women. woo hoo!

  • Reply Monica February 13, 2010 at 9:28 am

    also shared via Facebook! Thanks for the thoughtful post.

  • Reply Ronda February 13, 2010 at 9:30 am

    My name is Ronda which means Grand. Huh? Who knew?

  • Reply Ronda February 13, 2010 at 9:33 am

    I shared on facebook. My name is Ronda which means grand. 🙂 Grand what? I dunno.

  • Reply Aimee Skaggs February 13, 2010 at 9:40 am

    Aimee
    Beloved Friend
    Gender: Female
    Origin: French

  • Reply Kristin February 13, 2010 at 9:43 am

    Kristin means Consecrated to God. I had no idea, but I love it!
    .-= Kristin´s last blog ..Valentine Mice =-.

  • Reply V. Higgins February 13, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Valerie – Fierce One/Woman of Strength

  • Reply V. Higgins February 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Tweet tweet ^_^
    http://twitter.com/h1s_bel0ved
    .-= V. Higgins´s last blog ..Heart breaking =-.

  • Reply Kristin February 13, 2010 at 9:46 am

    I tweeted! http://twitter.com/theschellcafe
    .-= Kristin´s last blog ..Valentine Mice =-.

  • Reply Alana February 13, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Alana : Peaceful, Serene
    .-= Alana´s last blog ..Bloomsday Baby! =-.

  • Reply Jenn Porter February 13, 2010 at 9:56 am

    My name, Jennifer, means “white wave”….hmmm.

    Thanks for the chance to win such a beautiful necklace!

  • Reply linda February 13, 2010 at 9:56 am

    Linda means “pretty one.” I definitely am a work in progress, but God has been reminding me that spiritual beauty is what he desires– compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, love…

  • Reply Tina Riley February 13, 2010 at 10:09 am

    my name is Christina and it means Christ bearer, I pray I live up to it.

  • Reply Jennifer Evans February 13, 2010 at 10:20 am

    My name is Jennifer and it means white wave.

  • Reply Jennifer Evans February 13, 2010 at 10:24 am

    I Facebooked my name meaning 🙂

  • Reply Kelli Jones February 13, 2010 at 10:29 am

    My name is Kelli and it means warrior/defender.

  • Reply Janeen February 13, 2010 at 10:30 am

    My name, Janeen, is from the base name of Jane that mean “God is Gracious” and “Gracious, Merciful” … My heart beats stronger and my breath feels full and deep as I read this meaning, so true in the details of my life. God is gracious. And I am thankful.

  • Reply Kelli Jones February 13, 2010 at 10:30 am

    What a fun contest! My name is Kelli and the meaning is warrior or defender!

  • Reply Kelli Jones February 13, 2010 at 10:32 am

    What a fun contest! My name is Kelli and it means warrior or defender.
    .-= Kelli Jones´s last blog ..The Scarlet Letter A =-.

  • Reply Crystal February 13, 2010 at 10:33 am

    Crystal

    A Clear, Brilliant Glass

    Gender: Female

    Origin: Latin

    Thanks for sharing Lisa’s beautiful pieces 🙂
    .-= Crystal´s last blog ..Let The Games Begin!! =-.

  • Reply Kelli Jones February 13, 2010 at 10:35 am

    I shared this on Facebook!
    .-= Kelli Jones´s last blog ..The Scarlet Letter A =-.

  • Reply Kelli Jones February 13, 2010 at 10:36 am

    I tweeted about this too! 🙂

  • Reply Kara February 13, 2010 at 10:44 am

    Kara = sweet melody!

  • Reply Jane February 13, 2010 at 10:48 am

    Jane means “gracious, merciful” and my middle name Elizabeth means “consecrated to God”. I’ve never really liked my name, but have always loved the meanings. The necklace is lovely.

  • Reply Caroline February 13, 2010 at 11:20 am

    Caroline~ Latin meaning beautiful woman. WOW! Praise the Lord, I am made beautiful in Him!! I needed to be reminded of that today!

  • Reply Andrea February 13, 2010 at 11:23 am

    I always thought my name meant womanly, but this one said it means courageous. Hmmm… I think I’ll merge them: courageous woman.Yes!

  • Reply Sharon February 13, 2010 at 11:29 am

    I never looked up the meaning of my name before and I must say I was feeling kind of yuck today so I thought okay maybe this will help.
    My name…hmmm…maybe it means something wonderful.

    Sharon – a flat clearing…okay, not all that wonderful.

    I’m glad God has another name for me!

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this necklace. It is just beautiful!

  • Reply Susan February 13, 2010 at 11:42 am

    Susan~lily
    I like to garden and be in God’s creation.

  • Reply Maureen Sharma February 13, 2010 at 11:52 am

    My name is Maureen. The meaning is “dark.” Don’t know what to really think of that one. So I typed in my middle name Rebecca…much better. Rebecca means “Servant of God.”

  • Reply Heather D'Amico February 13, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Heather–a Flowering Plant

  • Reply Marie February 13, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Marie – which is the same as Maria, and they both mean “bitter Sea.”

    wow, I’m going to have to think about that.

  • Reply Jennifer February 13, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    I *love* this post Bonnie!!

    Jennifer means ‘white wave’… hmm… that is interesting! 😉
    .-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Cookbook Cabinet =-.

  • Reply Deborah February 13, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    Deborah – original Hebrew—> Honey Bee

    comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com

    Michigan Addy Ready
    .-= Deborah´s last blog ..Quick, Easy & Frugal Valentine’s Day Wreath =-.

  • Reply Tammy February 13, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    my name Tammy means A spice or palm tree it is a form of the name Tamara

  • Reply Kirsten February 13, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    Kirsten: means ‘The Anointed’ (if only I were clear on *what*, exactly!)
    .-= Kirsten´s last blog ..The Snowy Day =-.

  • Reply Ginny (MAD21) February 13, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    Beautiful post, as usual, Bonnie.

    My given name means ‘pure.’ I was named after a friend of my mother’s who was accidentally killed a few years before I was born. I think I would prefer the way you got your name ;o)

    I love the line: “Who we belong to and what that person says about us affects our identity.” Thanks for always giving me something to think about.
    .-= Ginny (MAD21)´s last blog ..Fingerprint Friday: Forces of Nature =-.

  • Reply Heather Sunseri February 13, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    Hey, Bonnie! My name means “flowering plant.” It’s English.

    I love how your faith and beauty shine in this post!
    .-= Heather Sunseri´s last blog ..What I Learned from Job, As a Writer =-.

  • Reply Beth February 13, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    Beth – consecrated to God

  • Reply Rosie February 13, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    My name means “like a rose”. By His grace alone, I would like to live life so that the sweet aroma of Christ permeates my days.

  • Reply Tania February 13, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Tania ~ meaning a fairy Queen of Titiana

  • Reply carol February 13, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    Carol means Melody, song….

  • Reply Ashley S February 13, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Ashley, from the Ash Tree

  • Reply Candy February 13, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    Candace means “clarity” or “white”. The Ethiopian queen in the Bible is named Candice!

    Thanks for sharing your journey.

  • Reply jerilyn February 13, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    well when i entered my name it stated “name not found”. but can i tell you instead who i was named after? …my mom’s best friend. =)

  • Reply Mrs. Rachel February 13, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    Rachel: Innocent Lamb

  • Reply Mrs. Rachel February 13, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    I shared it on facebook, too.
    .-= Mrs. Rachel´s last blog ..Snow, Snow, Snow! =-.

  • Reply Chris February 13, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Christine means “Christ Bearer”. I love it!! And I pray that every time some one sees me they DO see Christ!

  • Reply Kelly February 13, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Hi Bonnie! ( I just smiled by the way 🙂 )So, you must smile a lot then, huh? Everytime you have to tell someone your name? Ha, but yeah, name meaning is a fascinating thing! I started getting into it a few years ago, and I find it to be so interesting, glad you found interest in it too. 🙂
    .-= Kelly´s last blog ..How to Make a Photography Portfolio =-.

  • Reply Kristi Fornshell February 13, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Woe is me. I do not exist!!!
    .-= Kristi Fornshell´s last blog ..PATIENCE BY THE AGES =-.

  • Reply Deb February 13, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    Deborah – honey bee I think I need to do more research!

  • Reply Sheila Atchley February 13, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    Sheila – “meaning not found” – 🙁

  • Reply Jamie February 13, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    Jamie…from James…Supplanter

  • Reply MelindaV February 13, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    Well, I guess Melinda is Greek meaning “honey”. I never knew that before. At times I guess I can be pretty sweet. 🙂

  • Reply Ashley February 13, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Ashley//From the Ash Tree Meadow (Exciting, right?) 🙂

  • Reply Sheryl February 13, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    According to that website my name, Sheryl, means Charity. Before this I’d always been told it meant Womanly.

  • Reply lilah February 13, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    Lilah means Night of Arabic origin

    My fav Lisa necklace!

  • Reply Darla February 13, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    Darla: “Dear, Loved One”

  • Reply Darla February 13, 2010 at 7:05 pm

    I shared on Facebook as well!! This is a great idea. Thanks!!

  • Reply Yolanda February 13, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    My name is Yolanda and according to the site you linked, my name is Greek in origin and means “violet flower”. Thanks for the chance to win!! I love Lisa Leonard.

  • Reply Tracey February 13, 2010 at 7:11 pm

    Tracey=Brave 🙂

    Thank you for this beautiful giveaway!

  • Reply Margaret February 13, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    Margaret
    A Pearl
    Gender: Female
    Origin: Latin

  • Reply Sherri-Dawn February 13, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    Well, my name isn’t listed on the website – which speaks to its uniqueness 🙂 But if I break my name down it means beloved sunrise.

  • Reply Alisa February 13, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    My name, Alisa, means – Truth

  • Reply Julie February 13, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    My name is Julie, meaning Soft Haired and Youthful. Thanks for sharing the site. This will be a fun idea for my Sunday school class!
    The neckalce, what a beautiful reminder: by grace alone L-O-V-E it!!
    Happy Valentines Day!

  • Reply Shana Baker February 13, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Shana: God is gracious.

    God is oh so gracious! My cup overflows!!!

  • Reply Marsha February 13, 2010 at 9:45 pm

    Marsha is a form of Marcia, which means “brave.” Interesting since I always dreaded the school assignments on name meanings– those books always said “Marsha” meant “of Mars.” Yup, that’s a good way to not be made fun of! 😉
    .-= Marsha´s last blog ..Serenade at a price =-.

  • Reply Marsha February 13, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    I tweeted! twitter.com/drewsfamilytx thanks for the opportunity to win!
    .-= Marsha´s last blog ..Serenade at a price =-.

  • Reply Angela February 13, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    I loved your post. One day, I asked God what He calls me and He told me. That was incredibly special.

    My name “Angela” means “Messenger of God.”

  • Reply Lyn Tang February 13, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    I was given the name “Lynette” which means “Little Beauty”
    and in the last 15 years or so, I have shortened my name to “Lyn”.
    I must say that I am not only staggered and delighted to know that “Lyn”
    means “Beauty”
    I always believed that I was named after a bird (or so my auntie told me)
    But am pleasantly surprised today…after all these years of thinking that my name
    meant “Little Bird”….
    that I am God’s “Little Beauty” and that I can be beautiful to God!
    HE IS SO GRACIOUS TO affirm His love for me today!
    Thank you for your beautiful writing, which I also discovered today!
    I pray that you will continue to touch and impact so many other people
    through sharing your heart so openly with the world.

  • Reply Gailanne February 14, 2010 at 5:39 am

    Just to let you know I Facebooked my name and its meaning….

    Stay blessed, and Happy Valentines Day!

  • Reply Angie February 14, 2010 at 5:40 am

    Angie: Angel (Latin origination)

  • Reply Rachel February 14, 2010 at 6:52 am

    Rachel – innocent lamb

  • Reply Melinda Lancaster February 14, 2010 at 8:26 am

    My name Melinda means either:

    Beautiful

    Lovely

    or Honey….
    .-= Melinda Lancaster´s last blog ..Vanishing Act =-.

  • Reply Theresa February 14, 2010 at 8:31 am

    I tweeted @theresa162
    .-= Theresa´s last blog ..Then Sings My Soul – Beyond Measure -Jeremy Camp =-.

  • Reply Theresa February 14, 2010 at 8:31 am

    I facebooked!
    .-= Theresa´s last blog ..Then Sings My Soul – Beyond Measure -Jeremy Camp =-.

  • Reply Theresa February 14, 2010 at 8:33 am

    Theresa means Harvester!

    This was fun thank you!!
    .-= Theresa´s last blog ..Then Sings My Soul – Beyond Measure -Jeremy Camp =-.

  • Reply Jessica February 14, 2010 at 8:46 am

    “Jessica”
    Hebrew, meaning: “He Sees”
    or wealthy, rich

    Love Lisa Leonard.
    .-= Jessica´s last blog ..Love: Fits Me Best =-.

  • Reply Jessica February 14, 2010 at 8:47 am

    I twittered…or whatever you call it 🙂
    .-= Jessica´s last blog ..Love: Fits Me Best =-.

  • Reply Jessica February 14, 2010 at 8:50 am

    Also Facebooked…or whatever you call it. 🙂

    did I mention that I love Lisa Leonard!
    .-= Jessica´s last blog ..Love: Fits Me Best =-.

  • Reply Debbie Densmore February 14, 2010 at 9:33 am

    That was fun! My name is Herbrew and under Deborah it means “Honey Bee” one of my favorite songs by Lucienda Williams. Thanks for this site, I enjoy it everyday!!!!

    ps the necklace is lovely2 !! Thanks for everything!

  • Reply Angie February 14, 2010 at 11:24 am

    Angela = Angelic

  • Reply Rebekah February 14, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    Evidently, Rebekah means ‘bound’. I’ve also seen in a baby name book where it meant humble?

    Anyway, sometimes the world tries to call me ‘too loud’ or ‘crazy Christian’ (really have been called that before). But I try to let God’s voice win and my name becomes Loved and His Child.

    I like those last two names better 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous necklace! 🙂
    .-= Rebekah´s last blog ..i promise i’m alive. =-.

  • Reply Jacqueline February 14, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    Jacqueline – To protect

  • Reply Rebecca February 14, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    Rebecca= servant of God

  • Reply Connie February 14, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    Constance=Constant, I am not sure what I am constant about, I will have to think about this one. I am surprised I never knew what my name meant before!!

  • Reply Brooke February 14, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    My name is Brooke, and it means “Stream”. Really! That’s all it said! ha! 🙂

  • Reply Brooke February 14, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    I also tweeted! 🙂 http://twitter.com/boffthewall

  • Reply Cecilia February 14, 2010 at 7:45 pm

    Mine means blind. Somehow I suspected this since Cecilia was a blind saint.

  • Reply Ashley February 14, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    My name is Ashley and means ‘From The Ash Tree’… not very exciting. :p

  • Reply Ashley February 14, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    I tweeted. =)

  • Reply Ashley February 14, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    And facebooked. =)

  • Reply Jake February 14, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    Jacob= Deceiver/suplanter
    Michael= Like God

    I’ve never liked Jacob and have always gone by Jake. As far as meaning goes, I don’t receive it because I don’ t have to!! I much prefer the middle name’s meaning, or even the last, which means. . . .poet.
    Two out of three isn’t terrible!!

    Wonderful post Bonnie!!!

  • Reply cathleen johnson February 15, 2010 at 2:02 am

    My name is Cathleen. When I was young, I was called Cathy. When I became a teenager, I shortened it to Cat and went by that until FatherGod told me He wanted me to use my full name. Why did He? The year before He did, I went through 3 major deliverances and inner healings, as a result, I was totally cleaned out. The meaning of my name? Purity.

  • Reply Tammy February 15, 2010 at 6:30 am

    Tammy – From The Name Tamara – Tamara – A Spice Or Palm Tree

  • Reply Tammy February 15, 2010 at 6:35 am

    Shared the link on Facebook.

  • Reply Renea H. February 15, 2010 at 7:11 am

    My name is Renea, funny spelling- the meaning is:

    Reborn
    Original spelling:Renee

    Origin: French

  • Reply Deborah February 18, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Deborah means “honey bee”.
    I have had my eye on that necklace for a long time–would be great to win it!

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  • Reply Donna Lynn Nedelisky September 30, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    My name means Lady at the waterfall. Donna means Lady and Lynn means -at the waterfall. I have seen these meanings with variations in many places.

    The necklace is beautiful. I hope I can win one. 🙂

  • Reply Betsy Stretar January 26, 2012 at 11:16 am

    Bonnie, I’m so happy that you blogged about the meaning of names…It seems as though young couples do not always take this privilege (of naming their children) as seriously as they should.

    As a mom, I recall earnest times during my pregnancies when I would ask God for his help in naming my 8 babies. (Todd, Grace, Carrie, Jake, Frank, Brad, Hannah, Sam). I have a story for each of them…but for the sake of time and space..I’ll share the story of the day my third child was born (Carrie):

    Turns out…she was three days old before we found the name that fit her little face. Up to that point we called her ‘baby’. I actually chose her name by first reading the meaning…”strong” and “womanly”. Then it became clear; I knew this was it….CARRIE! It resonated with my spirit because I believe that God placed her name in my heart as someone who would grow to live up to these inner qualities. It fit like glove!

    We will be celebrating Carrie’s 30th birthday this weekend and I can tell you she is indeed a beautiful balance of both of those words. Growing up, she was a girly athlete (accomplished athlete – yet feminine) and today, as a young working mom, she continues to emanate an inner beauty and strength that is quite lovely and I feel so blessed to have her as a daughter.

    As for me, I go by Betsy, but my birth/proper name is Elizabeth…which means: ‘Consecrated to God.’

    At age 17 my life was turned upside down by a teen pregnancy, and then turned right side-up again when I gave my life to Jesus during that tumultuous and humiliating time of my life.

    All alone, fearful, and broken…I remembering surrendering my life to Jesus in my bedroom after reading Jeremiah 29:11. My broken life of sin found me wanting in so many areas of my life….but Jesus gave me a future and a hope far above and beyond anything I deserved, asked for, imagined, or could ever hope for.

    He made it clear to my young 17 yr old heart that my choice to follow him meant that my life was now ‘consecrated’ or ‘set apart’ for his purpose and glory. My life was no longer my own…I had been bought with the precious blood of Jesus…who perfectly consecrated himself to the Father on my behalf. I have lived with a sense of destiny since that day and I give the glory to God alone! My life is truely a story that ONLY God could write.

    PS: My daughter Grace, is the child that God taught me the most about God’s grace – which began the day I gave birth to her in the same hospital where I delivered my ‘illegitimate’ son…AND on the same floor…in the same bed…with the same nurse…. Only now I was happily married to my now husband of 32 years. Grace…’gift of God’ and what a gift she is too! I received God’s gift of grace…(unmerited and undeserved favor) in exchange for a life of sin. Wow! It still brings me to tears.

  • Reply Laura February 4, 2013 at 6:09 am

    My name Laura means crowned with Laurels. The link on your page sends me to a suspended website so I went to another site.

  • Reply Caroline June 18, 2013 at 2:46 am

    Hi bonnie,my name is caroline on my research the meaning of caroline is joy ,im kind of supriced and exited that for twenty five yrs i didnt know if my name have a meaning and not just a meaning but and exiting one it reminds me of the joy that jesus has brought in to my life ,everytime im becoming sad he just show his miracles in my heart,he died in a cross just for me and u so that our sins had to be forgiven,his wounds we r heald .his blood our sins are washed away im living with joy and greatfullnes for what he has done for me,he is able he can just pic u up form the garknes of sin frm the preach of sin and present joy in ur life only if u accept him as ur savior and apreciate him as ur lord he will fill ur heart with joy

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