A friend/blogger mentioned something nice about me. It made me think how people see and view me differently than I do myself.
What is in a name, what does it mean? 
Mine is Teresa. It means saint. Really? Me, a saint? LOL
What does yours mean?
Viveka- Swedish and popular
Ann- English, hieroglyphics, numerology
Becky- Hebrew, fun, loving, compassion
Elaine- French, spontanious, courage, seeming like the good type of kid
Mona- Irish, noble , aristocratic
Debbie- Hebrew, meaning honeybee, heavenly
Cathy- Greek, meaning of being pure, can make no mistakes
Sandy- from the name Alexander in Greece, always busy running errands
Amber- Arabic, a beautiful pearl
Marsha- English, brave warrior of God
Sharla- English, singer, beautiful, spiritually intense
Nancy- Hebrew, gracious
Harold- old English name, chief of the Army
Alastair- Scottish, defender of man kind
Well here are a few names that popped up in my mind. I did not intentionally leave anyone out. If you would like to share the meaning of your name, please do.
I located these definitions from the internet. You may have a different one than I mentioned. After all, we all know the internet is sometimes full of hog wash.
No matter what our name stands for we are proud of who we are, just like Proud Mary.
Who I am 
You are very correct about names. Each of us are VERY special ( fingerprints/DNA) and names have more meaning than we attribute. God named Adam and Eve and ever since he is still in the business of making significant people, even if people have seemingly the same name. I am still praying for those two fruitcakes to get their act together. Old woman Cher still prancing European stages naked.
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I think I laughed the hardest I have all day. Yes, those two get more publicity over their lack of clothing than their singing!!!! Thanks for a great comment!
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That is because they are NOT the best vocalist, but are sexy old women. hihihi– not that I am an expert on sexy old women – just being one myself. KIDDING friend, just kidding!
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I hear ya!!!! LOL
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The name meanings are always uplifting and I enjoy reading them. I’m so glad you looked them up! At least none of them say stuff like “Mean, bitchy, neurotic,” lol!
I enjoyed the video except for Cher. Tina really looked pretty good for an old gal, but Cher has not aged or held her plastic well. Her voice didn’t compliment Tina’s either. But, that’s just my opinion — the audience seemed to love it. Thanks for including this fun video!
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Cher is so full of talent yet but her body is aging and she needs to consider wearing a wee bit more clothing. LOL Tina has always been amazing ever since she left Ike
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Haha – Saint Terry!
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now we both know I am not!!! haha
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Yeah, that’s what just happen to me. The meaning of my name is beautiful; quiet. In God’s love, Yoshiko
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I have always loved your name
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Thank you, Terry, for loving my name 🙂
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Yep, that’s me. My given name is SANDRA and means “helper” but I am called Sandy by friends and family. My joke is that only people who don’t know or are bill collectors call me Sandra. I try to live up to the “helper” meaning. I praise God when I serve others. Loved this post. Sandy
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thanks Sandy. I feel the same way. When someone calls me Teresa, I am dealing with a stranger. lol
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One of my names are Gabriel, and you will find the meaning following this link: http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCsQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.behindthename.com%2Fname%2Fgabriel&ei=qjZAUpijEaWp7Qbm6YHYCw&usg=AFQjCNHtOn1LhRgPdgtxTmlH9-1jSdXULw&bvm=bv.52434380,d.ZGU&cad=rja
😉 The name by which they call me is Gawie, but I’ve learned that it’s actually short for Gabriel in some languages and cultures, giving the spelling and pronunciation. The other is Jacobus, which was a coin in the reign of James l, for one, and some other Hebrew meanings. This was fun, exploring this 🙂
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I love the name Gabriel. So heavenly, angelic
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My parents named me after a successful Irish/American businesswoman in our small town at a time when women entrepreneurs were rare. I guess parents can do something to help destiny along.
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I believe this is very true. A great number take time to figure out the name of a baby as they want that name to follow their life and status. Some of us children appreciate this and then there are others…………..
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My mother named me after Marlene Dietrich. My name means High Tower. I’m from Hebrew origin, but also from Greek origine, where its meaning is “of Magdala.” You’re special, Terry, so for sure you’re a Saint 🙂
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Thanks Angels but I am no saint. When I see your name I do think of angels, because you are so kind
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Great little post … but Viveka is not very common … only 5000 of us in Sweden, but has been used since 1700’s. Come from Germany and means woman – most popular to given 1940-60. Only 8 girls got the name in 2010. In Denmark and Norway – it’s spelled Vivebe.
Now you know a bit more about my name … great to see what your friends names stand for.
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I think I placed your name first on my list. Does that say anything to you????? hugs And I like knowing about you, because I think you are a special lady
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Terry, I never thought about that I was first on your list – of course that means something to me … thank you so much. You’re a special to me too.
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Linda is Spanish, pronounced “leenda.” It means “pretty.” My middle name is June, which means “spring”. I like that 🙂
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Linda, what a beautiful name, pretty Spring, and we all know Spring is pretty!!
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