The etymology and history of our first names


	The etymology and history of our first names

astronkyttaron

7-4-2007 8:52 PM

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astronkyttaron says:

I wonder if my parents knew any of this :--)

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2-4-2008 8:53 AM

carrerinyes

I'm late in spotting this little gem!

2-4-2008 10:48 AM

bignosemousie

I'm not too fond of my name's meaning.

2-4-2008 11:26 AM

carrerinyes

I don't get it...

2-5-2008 5:40 AM

mickfinn

Well . . . top angel . . . God's right hand man . . . what can else I say . . .

2-18-2008 2:15 PM

ramsesemerson

Cool site--better than most name sites...but everyone hates my name, the b******ds.

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