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Boys names meaning gift, blessing, happiness etc.

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Amiasmummy · 18/02/2014 09:11

After months of deliberation and thinking we had 'the name' we're still undecided. Last night, OH suggested Nathan and I quite like it (nn Nate) especially as it has the meaning "gift from God". We are not religious, but I do see this little one as a gift/blessing and I'm beginning to think it would be nice to have a name which reflects that. I also like the name Asher (meaning happy) but OH not keen. Jason means healer, which would be quite fitting as my daughter was stillborn 3 1/2 years ago so finally having another baby to love is quite healing. Again, OH not overly excited about the name.

Any other names with similar meanings?

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florascotia · 18/02/2014 10:13

Theodore = Gift of God

Hilary = Happy

Edwin (= blessed or rich friend) also Edgar, Edmund, Edward (the 'Ed' element means 'blessed' or 'rich'; the endings 'gar' = spear, 'mund' = protector, 'ward' = guard)

Helge (Germanic, Norse) = holy

Blythe (= happy) is often used as a girl's name, but could perhaps be a middle name for a boy because it's also a surname

AuntieBrenda · 18/02/2014 10:12

Just read your OP and I have a nathaniel, we call him Nate or Natey. Beautiful name - choose it! Thanks

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Amiasmummy · 18/02/2014 10:10

It is a lovely name. My friend's Jonathan really suits his name too Grin He was named after his daddy.

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IPokedABadgerWithASpoon · 18/02/2014 10:10

Asher - Fortunate, “happy one”
Isaac - Laughter
Cayo - The happy one
Faine - Happy, joyous
Oron - From Hebrew "or" and "ron" indicating an optimistic view of life as clear and happy
Tait - Cheerful, happy
Gil - happiness

SoMuchToBits · 18/02/2014 10:09

I have a Jonathan too! Smile I love the name, and it really suits him.

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Amiasmummy · 18/02/2014 10:08

Oooh, I like Theo! It doesn't strike me as OHs taste, though I will run it past him later.

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BellaVida · 18/02/2014 10:07

Matthew-gift of God
Theodore-gift of God
Asher-fortunate, blessed, happy one
Saul-desired,wished,prayed for

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Amiasmummy · 18/02/2014 10:06

Somuch - one of my close friends has a Jonathan Grin

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Biscuitsneeded · 18/02/2014 10:06

Theo, or Theodore, means god's gift.

Velma67 · 18/02/2014 10:05

Theodore - gift from God

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Amiasmummy · 18/02/2014 10:04

Thank you for your suggestions Grin
I love the meaning of David as that's also the meaning of my daughter's name, Amia, but it's also the name of my daughter's paternal grandad which puts me off using it as a name. (My daughter's father and his family have had nothing to do with me since her funeral.)
Love the name Benedict but think it sounds awkward with the surname (Geaney)
OH actually suggested Darrell a while back but had to veto it as my very close friend has a brother called Darrell who she despises. Lots of not so nice history between them Confused
I'm not looking to push Asher as a name as OH really doesn't like it and I don't LOVE it.
I actually really like Nathan, I'd just prefer to have a few options in case he doesn't look like a Nathan when he arrives Wink

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SoMuchToBits · 18/02/2014 10:00

Jonathan?

BlueStarsAtNight · 18/02/2014 09:51

Also
Darrell / Darryl means beloved or dearly loved
David - beloved, friend

BlueStarsAtNight · 18/02/2014 09:43

Benedict - blessed
Felix - happy and prosperous

I like Nathan though (but not Asher)