The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing Part 62

Patrick, Latin, a n.o.bleman.

Paul, Latin, small, little.

Percival, French, a place in France.

Percy, English, adaptation of "pierce eye."

Peter, Greek, a rock or stone.

Philip, Greek, a lover of horses.

Phineas, Hebrew, of bold countenance.

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Ralph, contracted from Randolph, or Randal, or Rudolph, Saxon, pure help.

Raymond, German, quiet peace.

Reuben, Hebrew, the son of vision.

Reynold, German, a lover of purity.

Richard, Saxon, powerful.

Robert, German, famous in counsel.

Roderick, German, rich in fame.

Rollo, form of Roland, q.v.

Rufus, Latin, reddish.

Roger, German, strong counsel.

Roland, German, counsel for the land.

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Samson, Hebrew, a little son.

Samuel, Hebrew, heard by G.o.d.

Saul, Hebrew, desired.

Seth, Hebrew, appointed.

Silas, Latin, sylvan or living in the woods.

Simeon, Hebrew, hearing.

Simon, Hebrew, obedient.

Solomon, Hebrew, peaceable.

Stephen, Greek, a crown or garland.

Swithin, Saxon, very high.

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Theobald, Saxon, bold over the people.

Theodore, Greek, the gift of G.o.d.

Thomas, Hebrew, a twin.

Timothy, Greek, a fearer of G.o.d.

t.i.tus, Greek, meaning uncertain.

Toby, Hebrew, goodness of the Lord.

V

Valentine, Latin, powerful.

Victor, Latin, conqueror.

Vincent, Latin, conquering.

Vivian, Latin, living.

W

Walter, German, a conqueror.

Wilfred, Saxon, bold and peaceful.

William, German, defending many.

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