1.Jacob (Hebrew) supplanter 2.Michael (Hebrew) gift from God 3.Joshua (Hebrew) god is salvation 4.Matthewv (Hebrew) gift of Jehovah 5.Ethan (Hebrew) strong 6.Joseph (Hebrew) may Jehovah give increase 7.Andrew (English and Scottish) manly and brave 8.Christopher (English) one who holds Christ in his heart 9.Daniel (Hebrew) God is my judge 10.Nicholas (Greek) named after Nike, goddess of victor

I wonder if someone really knew what these names meant if they would still use them.

Here are most popular boys’ names in 1900 with their meanings. Again, ask yourself if you would consciously choose these qualities for your son.

1.John (Hebrew) Jehovah has been gracious 2.William (French and German) resolute protector 3.James (English) replace or supplant 4.George (Greek) farmer 5.Joseph (Hebrew) may Jehovah give increase 6.Charles (English, German and French) a man 7.Robert (English) famed, bright and shining, a favorite since Middle Ages 8.Frank (English) a free man 9.Edward (English) a guardian 10.Henry (English) rules his household

In 2002 list percentage of Hebrew names has increased from 30% to 70%. Many of Hebrew names are different kinds of blessings from God.

Here are some more warlike names we could do without:

1.Edgar (Teutonic) rich spear 2.Gerard (T) firm spear 3.Gerald (T) spear power 4.Harold (T) warrior power 5.Ivan (T) archer 6.William (T) helmet 7.Ichabod (Hebrew) glory is departed 8.Lewis, Louis (French) famous warrior 9.Marcus (Latin) of Mars 10.Oscar (English) bounding warrior 11.Owen (English) young warrior 12.Randolph, house wolf 13.Rudolf (T) wolf of fame 14.Roger (T) spear of fame 15.Tristan (T) mad face 16.Vincent (Latin) conquering 17.Victor (Latin) conqueror

Maybe we could replace them with names of good things, places and plants, like these:

1.Benedict (Latin) Sunday’s child 2.David and Benjamin (Hebrew) beloved 3.Albrecht (English) intelligent 4.Ehren (German) honorable 5.Wilfred (English) resolute peace 6.Edric, power and good fortune 7.Bashshar (Arabic) brings good news 8.Benen (Irish) kind 9.Stillman (English) quiet 10.Demario (Spanish) quiet

Or what about my favorite boy's name, Reuben, which means in Hebrew, "Behold a son."

Language is a powerful subconscious force in our lives. Let's do everything we can to bring peace. Now that you know meaning of names, would you consider choosing a boy's name that brings light and love onto planet?

There’s something inside each of us that fuels our motivation, our passion, and our reason to succeed. Keep encouraging yourself to take necessary risks to refuel your confidence. Question your motives. Then search for answer. Question any doubts you or others may have about your courage to succeed. You are what’s important.

Don’t let negative thoughts get in way of your progress and your goals. Control your thoughts. Think about what’s important to you. When your thoughts are positive, they have a way of replenishing your courage. No matter how often unpleasant or difficult challenges get you down, don’t give in to negative thinking. Just pick yourself up and move on. Focus on what gives you your strength and uniqueness.

Remember: motivation, passion, and your reason to succeed in life, as well as in business, are essential requirements to reaching your goals. Live life in a constant state of awareness, with peaceful thoughts, a dash of forcefulness, and a good measure of faith and spirituality. You will then be exercising your gift of courage.

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