Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind your name? In this engaging book, Thomas Nichols explores the origins and symbolism of common Christian names, shedding light on their cultural and religious significance. Whether you are interested in personal history, etymology, or social customs, this book offers a captivating journey through the world of naming traditions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 edition. Excerpt: ...abbreviation of Wilhelmina, the Ger. feminine of William, which signifies, "She who is the shield or defence of many;" or, " She who vindicates in an excellent manner." 251. Miriam. Mir'-e-am. Heb. She who is imbittered, grieved, afflicted. 252. Myra. Mi'-ra, or Mir'-a. Gr. She who weeps, or laments. 253. Naamah. Na'-a-ma. Heb. She who is beautiful, pleasant, or agreeable. 254. Nanette. Fr. Little and gentle Ann. 255. Naomi. Na'-o-me. Heb. She who is agreeable, beautiful, charming. 256. Nichola. Nik'-o-la. Gr. A victrice of the people, or of an army. 257. Nicholina. Little and pretty Nichola. 258. Nicia. Nis'-e-a. Gr. She who is victorious, or triumphant. 259. Nicola. Fr., and It. form of Nichola. 260. Nona. No'-na. Lat. She who is the ninth-born. 262. Olivia. O-liv'-e-a. Lat, She who is as the olive-tree--an emblem of peace. 263. Oltmpia. O-lim'-pe-a. Gr. She who is supremely excellent; heavenly. 264. Oktensia. It. form of Hortensia. 265. Parnel. Par'-nel. Fr. of Gr. She who is a pretty-little rock or defence. 266. Patience. Pa'skens. Lat. She who endures affliction, pain, or misfortune with calmness, and without complaining. 267. Paula. Pavt-la. Gr. She who is diminutive, submissive, gentle. 268. Paulina. Little and sweet Paula. 269. Pauline. Fr. form of Paulina. 270. Penelope. Pe-nel'-o-pe. Gr. A bird. The name of the celebrated wife of Ulysses, which may now be figuratively used for chastity, affection, and constancy. 271. Pernel. Per'-nel. Fr. ofGr. She who is a pretty-little rock or defence. 272. Pernelle. Fr. form of Pernel. 273. Petronilla. Lat. form of Pernel. 274. Phjedba. Fe'-dra. Gr. She who is neat, cheerful, pleasant, lively. 275. Phebe. Fe'-be. Gr. She who is pure, unpolluted; brilliant, magnificent....

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