Evelyn

Gender: BOTH!?!?!?! Since WHEN!!
Origin: German & English
Meaning: Uncertain; Possibly desired (Possibly??? Pfffffft.)

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Life

Scott means from Scottland and is male of course

My name is Shelly..... in laymans terms it means.... you are named after your father's girl friend

FPBN -- There are a number of names, including Evelyn, that are used for both genders in England. Others are Beverly, Shirley, and Vivian.

The only famous male Evelyn I can think of, right off the top of my head, is Evelyn Waugh. But it does happen.

Hey thanks Lex...I knew about a couple of those...but never realized Evelyn was a unisex name....oh well.

LOL

Hmmm, since Mike is already up there...

Tomo means friend in Japanese, and as far as I know it can be a unisex name.

Here Tomokun, this one is for you




Tomokun
You are both a visionary and a realist able to bring your dreams into a tangible form. Pioneering and ambitious you accept new challenges and the responsibilities which go with them willingly. Your sound judgement, resourcefulness and positive nature means that your progress in life is assured. Certainly your kindness and generosity to others and your inspirational manner attract success as well as many admirers.

Betsy

female

Hebrew

oath of God

Sheryl
The girl's name Sheryl \sh(er)-yl\ is pronounced SHARE-el. It is of English origin. Variant of Cheryl, from Charlotte (Old German) "free man". The Sheryl spelling ensures the soft sh- pronunciation. Some of the names listed here also could be considered as variant forms of Shirley. See also Sha-. Actress Sherilyn Fenn; singer Sheryl Crow; basketball player Sheryl Swoopes.

Sheryl has 24 variant forms: Cheralin, Cheralyn, Cheralynne, Cherilynn, Cherilynn, Sharell, Sharelle, Sharrell, Sheralyn, Sheralin, Sherell, Sherelle, Sherileen, Sherill, Sherilyn, Sherilynne, Sherlene, Sherrell, Sherrelle, Sherril, Sherrill, Sherryl, Sherylayne and Sheryll.

Thanks Vis! That's pretty cool!

Cynthia
Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: The Moon Personified

I found two meanings and origins ... who knows?


Sherrie
Gender: Female
Origin: French
Meaning: Beloved


Sherrie
Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Powerful



My middle name means "she who must be loved" though

where do you find out what it means!?

Ok, I found it! Its not as cool as everyone else's meanings (I would love to find where Invis is getting her info from). Anyway, my first name is Matthew, and that means "Gift from God" And then my middle name (the name i use here) is Allen, which means "Fair and Handsome"

So I'm a handsome gift from God...ladies you can start lining up at my door now

JONATHAN
Gender: Masculine

Usage: English, German, Scandinavian, Biblical

Pronounced: JAHN-a-than (English), YO-nah-tahn (German) [key]

From the Hebrew name יְהוֹנָתָן (Yehonatan) (contracted to יוֹנָתָן (Yonatan)) meaning "YAHWEH has given". In the Old Testament Jonathan was the eldest son of Saul and a friend of David. He was killed in battle with the Philistines. A famous bearer of this name was Jonathan Swift, the satirist who wrote 'Gulliver's Travels' and other works.



Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift Of God
That's right ladies, I am your gift from God. LOL

AH that's crazy! I didn't get down to the bottom so I didn't see that last post there. So not fair. LOL

Tara

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English

Pronounced: TAHR-a, TER-a [key]

Anglicized form of the Irish place name Teamhair, which possibly means "elevated place" in Gaelic. This was the name of the sacred hill near Dublin where the Irish high kings resided. Tara was also used as the name of the O'Hara plantation in the novel and movie 'Gone with the Wind'.

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TARA (2)
Gender: Feminine

Usage: Indian, Hindu Mythology

Other Scripts: तारा (Sanskrit)

Means "star" in Sanskrit. Tara is the name of a Hindu astral goddess, the wife of Brhaspati. She was abducted by Soma, a god of the moon, leading to a great war that was only ended when Brahma intervened and released her. This is also the name of a Buddhist deity (a female Buddha).

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WOW! this is pretty cool and since SWEETIE PIE did ours ty gurlfriend!!!

If you read what each name means and if you know the person,Theres alot of truth to there meanings! xoxoxoxox

Eileen:


derived from Helen

Helen.-Greek. "light."
Other forms are Aileen, Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor, Ellen, Helena, Lena, Leonora.


Elegant, gentle, cultured. Not necessarily beautiful but always captivating. Sentimental at times.


(not necessarily beautiful?? )

Karen, a 2-syllable girl's name of Greek origin, means: One of purity; beloved.

Karen's ethnic backgrounds include Irish, Norwegian and English/Welsh. Entertainers with this name include Karen Allen (Movies), Karen Carpenter (Musicians) and Karen Mulder (Stage/Theater). Historical figures with this name include Karen Horney (Activists/Influences).

Nicknames for Karen are Carin, Karena and Karna.

Other names associated with Karen are Caren, Kara, Kareen, Kari, Karin and Karyn.

I am of all these ethnic backgrounds as well as being 1/4 Sicilian

This was wierd to me so I'll add this too: Middle Name:

The name origin and meaning of Christine
Name: Christine
Gender: (Female)
Origin:
Meaning: Pupil of christ

Thanks MOM! Pure follower of Christ. Why didn't she just name Mary??? Sheesh