
What's in a Name?
Ever wondered if there was any meaning in your name? My podcast explores all things onomatology... the study of names!
Episodes
76 episodes
S3.76 - What's in a Name... "Cameron"
I truly enjoyed this conversation... especially because of how much it made me think, and the motivation it gave me to think outside the box. The name "Cameron" comes from Scottish and Gaelic roots, and means "crooked nose" ("cam" (bent, crooke...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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23:36

S3.75 - What's in a Name... "Erin"
This episode is probably one of my very favorites that I've ever done... not just because it was with one of my dear friends who I genuinely love and respect... but because she truly provided a lot of profound insight into the power a name can ...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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26:35

S3.74 - What's in a Name... "Sarah"
In this episode, I get to interview Sarah. The name "Sarah" derives from Hebrew origins and means "princess". This is the second "Sarah" that I've interviewed... I encourage you to listen to the other one and see if you catch any similarities. ...
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32:55

S3.73 - What's in a Name... "Zuri"
This episode was a lot of fun! The name "Zuri" means beautiful... and the person I interviewed most definitely embodied a beautiful personality. I really hope you'll give this one a listen!
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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19:48

S3.72 - What's in a Name... "Samantha"
This episode is very near and dear to my heart because I had the blessing of interviewing a friend of mine who I have known since elementary school. This is now the second "Samantha" I've had on the podcast... and I will be interested to analyz...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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23:35

S3.71 - What's in a Name... "Brooklynn"
The name "Brooklynn" comes from old English and means "broken land", "small stream" or "land by the brook". I had such a great time talking with Brooklynn. She had some powerful perspectives. Definitely check this episode out!
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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13:10

S3.70 - What's in a Name... "Amra"
I was blessed to interview another person in a foreign country... Amra! The name "Amra" comes from Arabia, meaning "crown" or "thrive". In Ireland the name means "Princess" or "wonder". In Sanskrit, the name means "mango". So many meanin...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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1:02:44

S3.69 - What's in a Name... "Nancy"
I honestly don't think I have ever had a stronger connection with a complete stranger than I had in interviewing Nancy. The name 'Nancy" means "grace," "favored," or "pure" and originates from England. I absolutely adored our conversation... Na...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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37:11

S3.68 - What's in a Name... "Jonas"
I had the pleasure of interviewing another person in a foreign country... Jonas! The name "Jonas" means "dove" in Hebrew. I really hope you'll give this episode a listen... I guarantee you'll learn quite a lot.
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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19:13

S3.67 - What's in a Name... "Ileana"
This episode was extremely special for me. My conversation with Ileana was one of the most powerful and enlightening conversations I have ever had with anyone... and we barely knew each other! Ileana brought a completely new persp...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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47:14

S3.66 - What's in a Name... "Eric"
The name Eric is a masculine name of Norse origin that means "sole ruler" or "eternal ruler". It comes from the Old Norse word Eirikr, which is made up of the words ei meaning "ever" or "alone" and ríkr meaning "rule". I really enjoyed this int...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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29:14

S3.65 - What's in a Name... "Susie"
In this episode, I get to interview Susie, which means "Lily" and derives from Hebrew origins... it was a great conversation - I really enjoyed her answers and the questions she asked of me in return.
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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22:03

S3.64 - What's in a Name... "Luca"
In this episode, I get to interview a complete stranger - Luca! He was a delight to interview and definitely lived up to the meaning of his Latin name, which means "bringer of light".
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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12:50

S3.63 - What's in a Name... "Tami"
This episode was really neat. I learned so much. The name "Tami" means "date palm" which can in turn represent hospitality, sustenance, and blessings. I really hope you will give this one a listen... I definitely think it will shift...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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20:30

S3.62 - What's in a Name... "Emma"
The name "Emma" has Germanic roots, stemming from the Old German word "ermen" or "irmen," which means "universal." This name has actually been one of the top three most popular girl names in the United States since 2003. Another fun fact, "Emma...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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19:52

S3.61 - What's in a Name... "Brenton"
I've been wanting to conduct this interview for a few months now because I wanted to learn if this "Brenton" had a similar personality to the one I grew up with - you'll have to listen to find out. It's very interesting!
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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28:06

S3.60 - What's in a Name... "Samantha"
One of the more sought after names on my podcast in relation to the question I ask of "if you could change your name, what would you change it to?" happens to be the name in this next episode. The name "Samantha" has Hebrew origins and means "h...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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35:17

S3.59 - What's in a Name... "Alex"
The name Alexander is a Greek name that means "defender of men" or "protector of men". It comes from the Greek words alexeo which means "to defend" and anr which means "man".
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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32:42

S3.58 - What's in a Name... "Eddie"
In this episode, I interview a work colleague, Edward, or "Eddie" as I know him. The name "Edward" is an English male name meaning "wealthy guardian". I loved hearing Eddie's take on my set of 8 questions... enjoy!
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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16:50

S3.57 - What's in a Name... "Carey"
This interview was one that I have been wanting to conduct for awhile now. The name "Carey" means "dark" or "black" and can be very open to interpretation. I think you'll really enjoy this episode... I had so much fun!
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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18:50

S3.56 - What's in a Name... "Nick"
This is the second "Nick" that I've interviewed on my podcast. I really wanted to see how they compared/contrasted in their personality. There was a great story Nick shared near the end of this interview... he also asked me a lot of great...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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19:59

S3.55 - What's in a Name... "Kimberley"
One of the greatest blessings in doing this podcast, is having the ability to reconnect with old friends. In this episode, I get to interview a friend from when I used to live in Charleston, SC. This was a really fun interview. Kimberley was th...
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Season 3
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Episode 55
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18:57

54 - What's in a Name... "Jillian"
The name "Jillian" means "youthful". I had a lot of fun with this conversation. Check out this episode to get Jillian's perspective on the 8 questions.
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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18:35

53 - What's in a Name... "Diana"
The name "Diana" means "divine". Check out this episode to get Diana's perspective on the 8 questions.
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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11:43

52 - What's in a Name... "Brian"
I am opening up season 3 with Brian. I absolutely loved getting to know Brian during this episode. The name "Brian" means "high", "noble", "might" or "power" of Irish and Breton origin. Brian gave me a lot to think about in the answers he provi...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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30:09
