Tuesday, January 19, 2010

What's in a name?

Before I got pregnant with Noah I had a pretty good list of names I liked. Once I was pregnant I just didn't seem to *love* any of them. The only name that kept coming to me was "Noah," and it was not originally on my list. Out of curiousity a few weeks back, I decided to look up the meaning of his name.


Gender: Masculine

Usage: English, Biblical

Pronounced: NO-ə (English) [key]

Derived from the Hebrew name נוֹחַ (Noach) meaning "rest, comfort".>







The meaning "comfort" amazed me. After almost 2 long years of trying, Noah was conceived only a few days after my father had passed away. He truly has been "comfort" to my entire family. Even during my pregnancy he was the light spot during such a devastating time, and he continues to be that for all of us. When I fell in love with his name I did not know the meaning. I feel like now I know why he was supposed to have that name, why I never felt like any other name was the right one. It fits him perfectly!

4 comments:

Cassie said...

I always wondered how you picked his name, that is such a wonderful story!
I love that picture of him as well, it is SO SO SO cute!!!

Marcus and Amy said...

That is so cool! I am glad it worked out that way for you! I wish I could say that picking Addie's name was inspiration, but it wasn't my mom gave me the name, it was a family name and it just grew on me!

BJ and Sherrie Benson said...

I think that it fits him perfectly too! We love him so much too!

So much Love! said...

I love this Post. I also had another friend post the same thing about her kids and it was my favorite than too! I must admit though yours looks Fabulous and well organized!