Saturday, November 9, 2013

What's in a name?

My sister posted the meaning of her name recently.  It was accurate, Kirk's and mine were as well.  That inspired me to look into the meanings of the names I have chosen for my children.  This isn't the first time I've written about names.

The name Whitfield is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Whitfield is: From the white field.
People with this name have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition. For harmony and balance in their lives, they respond positively to beautiful things.



The name Eilidh is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Eilidh is: Light.
People with this name have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition. People with this name tend to be idealistic, highly immaginative, intuitive, and spiritual. They seek after spiritual truth and often find it. They tend to be visionary and may inspire others. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become dreamers, or misuse power.

Oh and just for fun, here are ours too.

Kirk: 
People with this name have a deep inner desire to serve humanity and to give to others by sharing money, knowledge and experience, or creative and artistic ability.  People with this name tend to be a powerful force to all whose lives they touch. They are capable, charismatic leaders who often undertake large endeavors with great success. They value truth, justice, and discipline, and may be quick-tempered with those who do not. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become impractical and rigid.

Rebecca: 
People with this name have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.  People with this name tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.

1 comment:

  1. How neat! Where did you find all the characteristics? (I've always loved Eilidh's name too!)

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