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This list of Scottish Gaelic given names shows Scottish Gaelic given names beside their English language equivalent. In some cases, the equivalent can be a cognate , in other cases it may be an Anglicised spelling derived from the Gaelic name, or in other cases it can be an etymologically unrelated name.
The term given name refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A Christian name is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. [ 1] In more formal situations, a person's surname ...
Sophia Loren in 1955. Sophia, also spelled Sofia, is a feminine given name, from Greek Σοφία, Sophía, "Wisdom". Other forms include Sophie, Sophy, and Sofie. The given name is first recorded in the beginning of the 4th century. [ 2] It is a common female name in the Eastern Orthodox countries.
In the United States, the name Jennifer first entered the annual government-derived list of the 1,000 most commonly used names for newborn baby girls in 1938, when it ranked at No. 987. Thereafter, the name steadily gained popularity, entering the top 100 most commonly given girls names in 1956 and breaking through into the top 10 in 1966.
Old Fashioned Baby Names for Girls. 1. Florence. RichVintage/Getty Images. This classic name of Latin origin means “to flower and flourish” (and possibly “to wear a flower crown at all times ...
Ophelia (given name) Ophelia or Pause for Thought by Pierre Auguste Cot, 1870. The hybrid tea rose Ophelia. Ophelia is a feminine given name, probably derived from Ancient Greek ὠφέλεια ( ōphéleia, "benefit"). [ 1][ 2] The name is best known as a character from William Shakespeare 's Hamlet who has a tragic end.
Guido Mieth/Getty Images. This name of German origin has a strong sound and a meaning to match: “battle woman.” 21. Helga. Helga is an Old Norse name with a Germanic meaning of “holy ...
Bekah. Related names. Becca, Becky, Reba, Rifka. Rebecca or Rebekah ( Hebrew: רִבְקָה Rīvqa) is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the name of the biblical figure Rebecca, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. The name comes from the Semitic root ר-ב-ק ( r-b-q ), meaning "to tie firmly"; Jones' Dictionary of Old ...