A good name is to be chosen over great riches.
Proverbs 22
by John Dehnart
©2009, All Rights Reserved
In just a few minutes, a wealth of research can be found for the name Blake.
From 'Blæc' (black, dark) or 'blac' (bright, shining). Originally a surname this is now also used as a given name. Blake's 7 was a British science fiction TV series, shown in the late 1970s. The main character was named Roj Blake. The name Blake enjoys it's American popularity in the central states of the US, being noticeably absent from the top 100 of the majority of the Northeastern states (eg Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut), and southwestern states (eg California, Arizona, New Mexico).
From our research, we found that the name is Anglo-Saxon, meaning "Attractive, Forgiven: Redeemed: Forgiving through Grace"
With that name, we chose Ephesians 4:32, which my mom used to sing to me with a happy tune when my brothers and I needed to be reminded not to fight.
"Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."
Other research also adds "Harmonizer" "Son of Lake", "Pale Blond" or "Dark" or in contrast "Light". When we research a name, we often find many language or cultural backgrounds to a name, but for our Name Gifts, we look further for an Encouraging application of those historical qualities.
For example, almost every Sarah I've met already knows their name means "Princess", but on our plaques, we look for the application of Princess. We are Princes and Princesses because we are the children of the Sovereign God, the King of Kings.
You may have had a hard time finding a "Christian Meaning" of the name Blake, simply because researchers won't find it mentioned in the Bible, and it's not a name based on religious elements like the names "Faith" or "Hope" or even "Christian". What you're looking for is a Christian understanding of the name; how the name's background and inherent meaning are viewed by God in light of Christ's Love and Salvation. Blake inherantly means Forgiven, with some thought and research into Biblical principles, forgiving others first requires God's redemption of our lives, and His grace. Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 1:14 And with what measure we forgive, we will be forgiven.
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A Name's Meaning: The significance of Names, and the Encouragement they bring.
Jacob, a life seeking Blessing.
Angela, a name with a Message.
Maria, a name of Healing and Forgiveness
Blake: Meaning Behind the Research
Caleb: The Courage found through a Courageous Leader.
Elijah: The one who Called His God by Name.
Demaris: Strength submitted to God.
TRUST in the Lord, Names with Trusting Meanings
Driver's Ed, How these Name Gifts first started, over 10 years ago.
"My People", Our experience at the Home Educator's 2009 Convention.
How CrossTimber researches a name
