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
Valery[.vælə'ri:]
Salvatoresahl-vah-TO-reItalian
FentonFEN-tənEnglish
Sandaliosahn-dhah-LEE-oSpanish
DamonDAY-mən (English)Greek Mythology, English
Whittaker['hwitəkə]