I have looked up the meanings of a few names of past and present family members.
I hope you find this as interesting as I did.
Tracy ...........Latin origin............ meaning Thracius' place. (masculine!)
Victoria.........Latin origin...........meaning Conqueror; victory.
Richard / s.....French origin........meaning strong /power hardy. (RICHARDS my maiden name.)
My married name German origin .. meaning Fame and war!
What chance did I ever have with a name like that of ever being lady like mum?
Here are a few more.
Kathryn........Greek origin........means Pure.
Jennifer.......Cornish origins ....meaning white, fair; smooth.
Alexander / Alexandra ...Greek origin ......meaning defending men.
Paul .....Latin.....meaning small, humble.
Lynnette .....English ......... from an English surname which derives from the Welsh word Llyn, meaning lake.
John......Hebrew origins .... meaning God is gracious.
Edith....English origin ...meaning Prosperous in war.
Elizabeth ....Hebrew....meaning God is a vow.
Edwin.....English........meaning rich friend.
Layla......Arabic origin........meaning dark beauty.
Dylan.......Welsh.......from the Welsh word "Dy" meaning " great" and "Llanw" meaning sea.
James ...Hebrew origin .......meaning Supplanter.
Emily.........Latin..........meaning Rival, emulating.
Joss /Joseph ....Hebrew..........meaning he will enlarge.
Scott.........English.........meaning Painted warrior.
Jordan.......Hebrew origin.......meaning Descend; Flow down.