Yearly Archives: 2002

NATHANIEL : Pronounced: nay-THAN-ee-el, nay-THAN-yel, nah-THAN-yel Origin(s): Hebrew Meaning: “gift of God” from the Hebrew name Nethan’el. In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle also known as Bartholomew. American novelist and short-story writer Nathaniel Hawthorne is … Continue reading →

I couldn’t eat another thing. I’m absolutely stuffed. Aside from the carbon monoxide scare, it was a terrific Thanksgiving dinner at my brother’s house. Turkey gravy mashed potatoes mashed sweet potatoes broccoli cranberry jelly turkey stuffing white wine fresh-baked apple … Continue reading →

Well, technically tomorrow is Turkey Day since that’s when Thanksgiving Day is officially, but

MARTHA : Pronounced: MAR-tha Origin(s): Hebrew, Aramaic Meaning: “Bitter” in Hebrew, and “mistress of the house” or “lady” in Aramaic. In biblical times, Martha was the name of sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany in the New Testament, and … Continue reading →

LILITH : Pronounced: LIL-ith Origin(s): Hebrew, English, Near Eastern Mythology Meaning: “of the night” from Assyrian lilitu. This was the name of a demon in ancient Assyrian myths. In Jewish and Islamic tradition she was Adam’s first wife, sent out … Continue reading →

KENNETH : Pronounced: KEN-eth Origin(s): Scottish, Celtic, English Meaning: Handsome; Royal obligation; Good-looking; fair. This name was borne by the Scottish king Kenneth mac Alpin (Cináed in Gaelic), who united the Scots and Picts in the 9th century. Irish-born actor, … Continue reading →

JESSICA : Pronounced: JES-i-ka Origin(s): Hebrew Meaning: “Rich.” This name was first used in this form by Shakespeare in his play ‘The Merchant of Venice’, where it belongs to the daughter of Shylock. Shakespeare probably based it on the biblical … Continue reading →