the old Adam

The evil or reckless side of human nature, as attributed to the Biblical Adam (who disobeyed God's orders). I'm so sorry I yelled at you like that—the old Adam really got a hold of me there. The old Adam is in each of you, but do not succumb to it. Turn away from sin, children.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Miron (2)	-	Hebrew
Roshanara	-	Persian (Archaic)
Orsolya	-	Hungarian
Soini	SOY-nee	Finnish
Philandros	-	Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Ad	AHT	Dutch, Limburgish