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If your kids actual names were the meanings of their existing names

122 replies

NapQueen · 10/06/2016 22:25

Inspired by another thread.

Literally swapped the names (first and middle) for the meanings...

Dd - Pearl Nobility
DS - Crossing Lion

Me - Jewel Hope
Dh (no middle name) - Twin (even though he isnt).

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FreedomMummy · 11/06/2016 05:28

DD - Ray of light, trust in God
DS - Wholeheartedly devoted, Jehovah saves
Me - Princess, God is gracious
DH - Victory people, Beloved

Really interesting reading. We chose names based on meaning.

WutheringFrights · 11/06/2016 05:40

Me - Pure Light
DH - Manly Warlike Beloved
DD - Protector of the Sea, Grace of God, God is Bountiful
DS - From the heath cliff, Beloved, Resolute Protector

Hiddlesnake · 11/06/2016 05:44

DS1: Supplanter, blessed
DS2: Beloved, home ruler, God's gift
Me: Bay tree, young, God's path
DH: God is gracious, beloved

DXBMermaid · 11/06/2016 05:44

Me: Shiny like the sea

DD: Defender of man, Dawn

DS: Light, gift from God

jjc80 · 11/06/2016 05:46

Flower, rainbow, bright

Sounds like an 80s cartoon character!!

icklekid · 11/06/2016 05:48

Ds- Divine gift, The Lord is my salvation

Me- Bright or clear, renowned warrior

I'm not sure I've ever looked up my middle name meaning before!

Dh- Honouring God, wealthy guardian

Tuiles · 11/06/2016 05:57

Me: Heifer Light Hmm

DH: Mars Traveller

DD: Lion Star

DS: Farmer (or Freeman) Hill

gingerboy1912 · 11/06/2016 06:15

God is gracious
Farmer

WhereTheFuckIsMyCunt · 11/06/2016 06:24

Eastern European prostitute. Shock

BBQueen · 11/06/2016 06:26

Muse beautiful rainbow
Bright justice sunshine

jjc, I wonder if our children share some names?

boldlygoingsomewhere · 11/06/2016 06:37

DD- Life, wished for child
Me- princess, gift from God

NapQueen · 11/06/2016 06:39

Heifer Light Tuiles Grin isn't that a spreadable cheese?

So so many are based in religion. And lots of Farmers!

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GastonsPomPomWrath · 11/06/2016 07:12

Ds: Strong
Dd1: Lady of sorrows page to a Lord
Dd2: Beautiful cheerful rose
Dd3: Song pledged to God
Dd4: Lovable weaver

FannyFanakapan · 11/06/2016 07:21

gemstone friend
He will add man
God will judge (the) holder of the heel
sublime precious stone
Noble life

Woodenmouse · 11/06/2016 07:25

Ds1- Bold supplanter Hmm

Ds2 - Right handed supplanter

(I didn't know that both ds middle names come from the same origin and mean the same thing!)

Me- life snare

Dh - Abbreviation of Nicola supplanter (he hates his name and doesn't tell anyone his actual name he goes.by a shortened version)

GastonsPomPomWrath · 11/06/2016 07:35

Me: Pure universal
Dh: Warlike

FlossiesFurCoat · 11/06/2016 07:54

DD - Night flower
DS - Stoney strong willed warrior in the rain
DS - Sunshine and blue skies

AllThePrettySeahorses · 11/06/2016 07:57

This is a really good thread.

DD's name means Flower / Rainbow / Majestic dignity (2 middle names)

Watchingdallas · 11/06/2016 08:49

Noble

rivierliedje · 11/06/2016 08:56

Me, my parents and my sisters
Grace Victory
Pleasantness wisdom
Diminutive of Mary, Rose
Whole, King
Worthy of love, god is gracious
Man, manly

I think it might be obvious which one is my father ;-)

Elllicam · 11/06/2016 09:13

Ds1- Light Supplanter
Ds2 - Of the red earth famous warrier
Me - of the linden tree
DH - wise protector twin

PotteringAlong · 11/06/2016 09:16

Strong willed warrior
Name of God

LadyAntonella · 11/06/2016 12:19

I've had to look them up on baby name sites, so who knows if these are right!

DD - Complete, Truth

DH - God is Gracious, War Like

Me - Bound to God, Virginal, Soft haired Hmm

CancellyMcChequeface · 11/06/2016 13:07

Me: Warrior Honeybee Grin

Family:
Little Rock
Feminine form of a name meaning 'manly' Confused, Pure
Twin, God is Gracious
Blessed war, mighty with a spear Hmm

StinkyMcgrinky · 11/06/2016 13:11

DS1 - The greatest
DS2 - person from ancient city of Sebasta
DH - Warlike
Me - garland, crowned