Welcome!  Below are some questions (and their lengthy answers) that we've received about names and what they mean!  Feel free to browse through them, or e-mail us if you have more questions!   

Are Names and Meanings important?

Yes!  Throughout history, names have been of great and essential importance.  God named Adam, the Day and the Night, He placed tremendous significance on names, and the meanings of names.  When He sent His only son to earth, He also sent very specific instructions on what to name the baby.

"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."  Matthew 1.21"

Read more about the importance of names here:  The Meaning of Names.

How do you research a name meaning?

Definitely check out this article:  Finding the Meaning of a Name.

How did you get started in Name Meaning Gifts?

Another great question!  We've been making Name Meaning Gifts for over 12 years.  It all started one dark and stormy night....    *grin*  click here for the story.

How do I find out what my name means?

Easy!  Just contact us!  There's lots of ways to do that:

• You can use the chat box on the left
• You can e-mail us at this address: 
• You can call us, at 888-763-2646 or 740-984-2583
• Or, you can write to us, at 80 Washington Street    -    Waterford, OH  45786.   And if you're writing, be sure to check out our Free NameCard offer first!  Click here.

Do you have any books you'd recommend?

Oh yes. Definitely.   The Bible, by Lord God.  Wings of Dawn, by Sigmund Brower and The Name Book, by Dorothy Austoria

Are there stories about the meanings behind names?

Yes!  We love researching names, and often find pieces of history and insight that we can't keep to ourselves.  We often include printed scrolls of these NameStories with the products we ship out, and we're adding more when we can!  Check out this list of stories below, and if you have one of your own that you'd like to share, please send it to us!

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Read More Name Stories:

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

Cross: a name redeemed.

Caleb: The Courage found through a Courageous Leader.

Elijah: The one who Called His God by Name.

Demaris: Strength submitted to God.

David: meaning from the Heart

Isaiah, Joshua and Jesus

Abba, the name of my Daddy

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

FAQ: Questions about Names and Meanings

FAQ: Questions about Products & Orders