Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Meaning

The meaning of a name refers to the historical identity or meaning of a name. For example, the name Felix means "One who is happy and prosperous". In many cases, the meaning of a name is derived directly from its language of origin (eg. an obvious example is "Hope" and "Patience").

Our authors and editors have researched thousands of historical references in order to ascertain the most accurate meaning of each name contained in our database.

You can search for a name according to its meaning by using our Search names by meaning feature.