What's in a name?



What's in a name?

Prov. The name of a thing does not matter as much as the quality of the thing. (From Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet.) Sue: I want to buy this pair of jeans. Mother: This other pair is much cheaper. Sue: But it doesn't have the designer brand name. Mother: What's in a name?

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
NapolÉOn-French (Rare)
Watkins['wɔtkinz]
Arnason['a:nəsn]
Normand['nɔ:mənd]
EttoreET-to-reItalian
HarmonyHAHR-mə-neeEnglish