What's in a Name?

By Jayma

Ever wondered if there was any meaning in your name? My podcast explores all things onomatology... the study of names!

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June 15, 2024 14 - What's in a Name... "Nic"
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On this episode, I interview Nic. The name "Nicholas" is an ancient Greek name that means "victory of the people". I was inspired by the positivity that Nic brought to our conversation. I was smiling the entire time we were talking, and hopefully you can tell in my voice. Nic was such a delight to interview and a breath of fresh air.
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16min
June 08, 2024 13 - What's in a Name... "Justin"
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The name "Justin" is a Latin masculine name that means “just,” “upright,” or “righteous.”
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June 08, 2024 12 - What's in a Name... "Kate"
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This was a very enlightening episode for me. The name "Kate" derives from "Kathleen" or "Katherine", which means "pure". The name "Karen" also has the same meaning, and we talk about the controversy surrounding this. Lots to think about with this one!
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June 07, 2024 11 - What's in a Name... "Rachel"
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The name "Rachel" means "Lamb" or "one with purity". This is a biblical name of Hebrew origin.
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June 06, 2024 10 - What's in a Name... "Sarah Grace"
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In this episode, I interview Sarah Grace. The name "Sarah" means "princess" and "Grace" means "favor" or "blessing". I absolutely love the answer to how she was given her name!
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June 05, 2024 09 - What's in a Name... "Nazim"
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In this episode, I interview a great friend and prior work colleague, Nazim. The name "Nazim" is an Arabic masculine name meaning "the organizer" or "the poet".
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June 04, 2024 08 - What's in a Name... "Jeff"
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In this episode, I interview one of my Pacific Northwest friends, Jeff. The name "Jeffrey" is traditionally a masculine name deriving from German and English origin. The name translates to "pledge of peace" or "God's peace" in English. In German, it means "district" or "traveler" and is a twist on the variant, "Geoffrey." Jeffrey became a family favorite in homes from the mid-1950s to the late 70s.
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June 03, 2024 07 - What's in a Name... "David"
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In this episode, I interview David. The name "David" is a classic and common boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning “beloved”, and often associated with the term used to describe an “uncle”. This biblical title was popularised by the renowned King David, the second king of ancient Israel.
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June 02, 2024 06 - What's in a Name... "Amy"
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In this episode, I interview Amy. The name "Amy" is French and means "beloved" or "well-loved" and is ultimately derived from the Latin word amare, meaning "to love".
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June 01, 2024 05 - What's in a Name... "Steven"
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In this episode, I interview a prior work colleague, who I know as "Steve". His name has Greek origins and means "crown" or "wreath". Steve always makes me laugh. You'll get a good chuckle out of this one... enjoy!
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13min

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How many episodes does What's in a Name? have?

The podcast currently has 124 episodes available.