Male Name History

Choosing a name for your baby is not an easy task as putting cheese in your wheat bread. Especially if you are a new member of the motherhood club, I believe that deep in your heart, you want to give your child something exceptional. A name is a rare gift that you alone can give your son. Unless you want to have something to regret in your entire life, you should take necessary steps in deciding the perfect name for your child.

First, never rush on choosing a good baby name. Keep on searching. Try to look at several baby name books or baby name websites. Don't just grab a name that you fancy or select something that you just read on the morning newspaper. In addition to that, don't choose a name that you find cute. Remember, that it's for your baby and not for your teacup chihuahua. Be sure that you are 200 per cent pleased with that name. Take time. Second, make sure that it is something that is easy to pronounce and to spell. Say it aloud to your baby, or try writing it a hundred times to check if it looks or sounds fine. In no way you should grant your son a name that is a punishment in disguise. A name is a blessing, not a curse.

Sometimes, the meaning behind the name is what mothers overlooked. It wouldn't kill if you try to check what the name means. There are names that are derived from sentimental or memorable experiences. I have a friend who suffered in a life and death situation while giving birth to her only son. Luckily both of them survived the ordeal. That's why she named her son, Miracle. To sum things up, don't settle for anything less, because the power of a nice name would affect you and your son a lifetime.

Parents who love reading books or watching movie versions of the books they've read, sometimes end up naming their sons after fictional characters with some mutant powers especially when these characters were loved by the whole world, like Harry Potter for example. Harry is a very common name for boys. According to name dictionaries, the name Harry was a nickname for the English name Harold.

But the not-so-unique name became even more popular when the famous and award-winning children's book series of J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter, became a widespread phenomenon. It even made its waves in the international big screen. In the series, Harry is an orphan who later discovers that he came from a wizard family and have had conquered the darkest and most feared wizard of the wizard world, who also happens to give him that remarkable lightning scar. He got the scar when he was just a year old.

At the age of eleven, Harry discovers the truth about his family and about the magical journey and unfortunate adventures that are waiting for him. Harry Potter, the boy wizard who unintentionally grabbed the powers out of the dark wizard, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and entered Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn more magic. The story created by Rowling became every child's adventure. For parents who love naming their sons after characters from their favorite books, Harry would definitely be a fine choice. Who knows? Your son too might have the same fate as the boy who lived.

Bruce is very popular and many famous people bear that name: American rock singer Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Willis, one of Hollywood’s most bankable male actor and the fictional scientists who was exposed to gamma radiation and turns into a green monster when angered, Bruce Banner. The television news reporter who was given God’s power which Jim Carrey portrayed in a movie is also named Bruce. Bruce is not only a popular as a first name, but as a surname as well according to a 1990 US Census.

The origin of the name Bruce can be traced to De Bruy, one of King William the Conqueror’s loyal followers and fought along side him during the battle of Hastings. King Robert “The Bruce” of 14th century Scotland came from the De Bruy bloodline. The De Bruy family was a high-ranking family in Scottish politics during the Middle Ages.

The De Bruy family originated in Bruys, a place in Normandy but has not been truly identified. It was initially believed to have been derived from Brix, a place near Cherbourg. Some others say that it was Len Brus in Calvados or Briouze in Orne, but it still remains unclear until this day.

We are all familiar with the mild-mannered reporter by day who rushes into an empty phone booth somewhere and emerges as a strong superhero named Superman. If you don’t know who I’m speaking of, it’s Clark Kent. Another famous Clark is the actor Clark Gable, the greatest male star in the 30’s who is still remembered by today’s generation for his role as Rhett Butler in the classic "Gone with the Wind." Clark is not just a famous first name but is a popular surname as well.

Clark is an occupational name. What I meant by that is that it is a name associated to a certain job back in the day. The origin of the given name Clark actually is the Latin word “cleric” or “clerk.” A cleric or a clerk is defined as someone who is literate, a scholar. In the Middle Ages, the "–er" in clerk was pronounced as "–ar," so any merchant or the man who kept books were called as the clark. During those times, the clergies were allowed to marry and have children, so their title as clerk (or clark) was passed on to their children and were treated as a surname.

One of the hardest parts of becoming a parent is choosing the right name for the children. Names have different roots and meanings but most of them sound similar. However, there are names that seem very unique to hear. These are the Japanese names.

Of course, this is common for the Japanese families but if the person who is going to use is not a Japanese then it is unique. Among the most frequently used Japanese names is Fujita. This name could be used for both boy and girl babies. Actually this name is not as meaningful as other names because it simply means field. Next is Haru. This name is perfect for those who are born during the season of spring because this is exactly what it means. Hiroshi, another Japanese name means generous. If your child is the second boy in the family you can name him Jiro. Another name which applies to both gender is Kane. This name has a multiple meaning which includes tribute, the doubly-accomplished, man, golden, warrior and beautiful Japanese names may seem to be not as meaningful as other names but they still sound nice and definitely unique. Aside from these there are still long lists of name for you to choose from. Take your time.

I was watching the Winter Olympics in the European Alps and was enjoying the speed skating abilities of Anton Apollo Ohno. He was just too good that I got interested with his name Apollo. Although he did not live up to expectations, he managed to win the gold in his last race. The name Apollo I once asked is finally making things happen. Until I saw the name in an encyclopedia and got interested with its meaning.

Accordingly, the famous Greek mythology became the first witness to the name Apollo. Also, ancient Roman history tells that Apollo existed in their lands. Actually, Apollo is the God of prophecy and infamous for his killing of Achilles. Aside from the art of prophecy, Apollo was the master of music and the god of the arts. He was worshipped at Delphi and carries the sun across the sky using his gold carriage.

Literally, Apollo means destroyer. In biblical terms, Apollo was an ancient disciple. Philosophy also recognizes the name Apollo as the foundation of classical and intellectual thought. According to a recent survey, the name Apollo is uncommon when used as first name. Apollo, however, is one of the most common surnames in the United States. The name is indeed rare, but its meaning is common.

Adam is actually the first ever male name to appear in ancient literature, and fittingly so because Adam is the first ever man that ever walked the land (if we are to believe the Creation account in the Hebrew Pentateuch's Book of Genesis).

According to the legend, Adam was hewn from the soil by God. Accordingly, the name "Adam" comes from the Assyrian word "adamu" which means "to make." The corresponding word "adamah" (meaning "earth") appears in ancient Hebrew texts.

Every country has it's own version of the name Joseph. In English speaking countries, the name is spelled "Joseph". Scandinavian countries has "Josef", latin countries have "Jose" and "Giuseppe" is Italy's version for the name. Joseph is a given name with Hebrew origin meaning "god will increase." Several religous personalities are named Joseph, the most famous is the carpenter and husband of Mary.

A number of western history's past leaders are also name Joseph, including the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. From religious to political figures, Joseph is a name that has enjoyed a well-deserved popularity in many countries.

The first ever recorded name of a man that ever appeared in ancient literature is Adam. The name is presented in the first book of the Hebrew Pentateuch (commonly known as The Book of Genesis in the Christian Bible.

The name Adam has roots in Phoenician, Sabean, and probably also in Assyrian culture. It can be traced to the word 'ha-adamah,' which means "the ground." It is fitting since in the Genesis account (it must be pointed out that the name appears in the Story of Creation, which is widely considered as a legend), Adam was hewn by Yahweh from the ground imitated from "His Likeness."

And you think Tom is only common in the United States, it's also one of the most used names in Norway. Tom is originally short for Thomas.

In Greek, Spanish, Polish, and Hebrew terms, Tom means "a twin" or glory of a twin. Tom is not just a popular name for boys, it's actually also a popular surname according to the U.S census . Almost 3,986 out of 88,799 people from all ages have Tom as their surnames. Of course, if you're one of those with a Tom surname, better think twice about giving your kid the name Tom, just a thought.