What's in a Name?

Joel

Hebrew: Jehovah is the Lord
Traits: The name Joel calls to mind a small, sensitive man who is very popular and nice, though a bit conceited.

Three-fifths wrong. Oh well.
 
Aerandir said:
Christopher

Origin Meaning

Greek Christ-bearer

Traits: People view Christopher as a strong, handsome man who is smart, determined, independent, and nice. Christopher is also a good name for an explorer or an inventor.
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This is my name as well, though mine is spelled with a 'K' and an 'f' because my mom was into Kris Kristofferson back in his coked up "A Star is Born" days.

Christ-bearer doesn't mesh well with my atheism.
 
Timothy
Origin : Greek
Meaning : honoring God

Traits: Most people imagine Timothy as a cute little kid who is shy and sweet. Some are reminded of Timothy Leary--intelligent, weird, and lost in a drug-induced haze.

:shock: thats going to hurt my bad boy rep right there :shock:
 
Jon
Traits: Jon is thought to be a soft, cute, irresponsible, phony with a roving eye.

Hey I might be cute, irresponsible, and have a roving eye but I am NOT soft damnit. Or phony for that matter.

Famous people with this name: Hollywood hairdresser/movie producer Jon Peters; actors Jon Voight, Jon (Lassie) Provost; Jon in "Garfield" comics.

Jon Voight is kind of a badass i guess but i think i got shafted.
 
Jaime
Origin Meaning
French I love
Traits:A girl with this name is pictured as cute, sensual, and mischievous.



I like mine :wink:
 
jender said:
Yeah, girl names are definitely tougher to pick. I think if I ever have a girl, she will be Aria. <3 I did a show where that was the main character's name - and I have just always loved the way it sounds ^^
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Awesome! That was my characters name on Dungeon Siege I and II!!!

Mine was something like:

Michael/Mike - Hebrew - Who is like the Lord

Traits: hardworking family man

Good enough for me.
 
Adam

Origin Meaning

Hebrew man of the red earth

Traits: Adam is described as a tall, dark, handsome, and masculine man who is quiet and smart.

Right on the button if you ask me
 
How come I got the shittiest one? :cry: I'm awsome, tall, handsome and crap, and they gotta toss that gay in there. :(
 
Traits: John, a name with strong biblical associations, calls to mind a well-groomed, intelligent man who is as solid and dependable as the Rock of Gibraltar.

Solid, yo. word. O_<

and i dont know what a rock of Gibraltar is... sounds like something outta LoTR or something.
 
Falsey said:
How come I got the shittiest one? :cry: I'm awsome, tall, handsome and crap, and they gotta toss that gay in there. :(
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I got stupid blonde cheerleader....I would rather have gotten gay... ;)
 
Sorry jender, but all I see is "Stupid blonde gay cheerleader." Not bad to say the least :wink:
 
Jesse
Origin--Hebrew
Meaning--God exists
Traits: Jesse James is the dominant image for this name--a tough, wild, free-spirited outlaw who is rotten to the core.
 
Jason

Origin: ?
Meaning: Healer

Traits: Jason is viewed as a cute, athletic, fair-haired boy. However, there is little agreement about Jason's personality. He could be personable, amusing, and popular; hardheaded, rambunctious, and naughty; or quiet, shy, and introspective.

Yeah. I sound like me. :twisted:
 
jender said:
Falsey said:
How come I got the shittiest one? :cry: I'm awsome, tall, handsome and crap, and they gotta toss that gay in there. :(
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I got stupid blonde cheerleader....I would rather have gotten gay... ;)
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Jen I'd rather be doing chicks than guys aswell. ;) <3
 
Corey

Origin Meaning

Irish Gaelic from the hollow

Traits: People picture Corey as a nice-looking girl-chaser--a suntanned beach bum, perhaps. Corey is also described as a smart, well read, and unusual person.

Famous people with this name: actors Corey (Lucas) Haim, Corey (Stand by Me) Feldman; comedian Professor Irwin Corey; Canadian singer Corey ("Never Surrender") Hart


Hmmm...
 
Origin Meaning
Old English the gray home
Traits: Graham is imagined as either a handsome, distinguished, intellectual British aristocrat, or a skinny, average bloke who fades into the scenery.



Oooohh, Monacle time! p_o
 
Reynard said:
James

Traits: James is pictured as a big, strong, handsome man who is intelligent, serious, fair, and dependable. Some, though, think of James as a rude, conceited aristocrat.


<_<
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but I am NOT an aristocrat by any preception of the word.

any of those other words could fit tho. I can be rude and conceited.
 
Origin Meaning
Hebrew gift of the Lord
Traits: The name Matthew has two distinct images: an outgoing young individualist who is cute, strong, and mischievous or a hardworking, reserved, traditional family man.

Moreso the former than the latter ..
 
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