make one's mark

Achieve distinction, as in Terry soon made his mark as an organist. This expression transfers a written or printed symbol to a strong impression. [Mid-1800s] Also see make a name for oneself.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Nathalie	['næθəli]
Sohrab	-	Persian, Persian Mythology
Rhodri	-	Welsh
Margh	-	Cornish
Polyxena	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Basemath	-	Biblical, Biblical Latin