Sophia - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

The reported meaning for this name is Wisdom.

History:

This name has been commonly used in England since James I gave his infant daughter this name in the 17th century.

Present Day Status:

This name was the most popular baby girl name for 2013.

Derived From:

This name is directly derived from the Greek word meaning wisdom.

Alternative Forms:

Other forms or shortened versions of this name are Sofia, Sofie, Sofy, Sophey, Sophie, Soph, Sof, Fia, and Soffi.

Famous Sophias in the News in 2014:

Sophia Loren: This international film star, born Sofia Villani Scicolone,  has been in the movie-biz since the late 1950s. Although it wasn't until 1962 that her talents were truly recognized by the Academy, she went on to hold the record for earning the most David di Donatello Awards for Best Actress. She was in the news in June of 2014 for collecting yet another award at that same awards ceremony.

Sophia Grace: This rapping mini-star has paired up with her sister Rosie to perform in front of millions and it's paying off! She was in the news in June of 2014 after the two got signed for a five-picture movie deal.

Sophia Bush: This well-known American actress portrayed "Brooke Davis" for almost a decade on the popular TV Series One Tree Hill. She was in the news in June of 2014 after being spotted in Los Angeles wearing a cute blouse and ripped jeans.

Sophias Throughout History:

Sophia Baddeley: Born in London, this daughter of a sergeant-trumpeter was trained by her father specifically for a music career. She made her first appearance as an actress in 1765 on the stage at Drury Lane before obtaining engagements at Ranelegh and Vauxhall as a talented songstress.

Sophia Hayden Bennett: This woman was born in Santiago, Chile to a mother from Peru and a father from America. She was sent to live in her father's home-city of Boston during her school years; and after graduation she went on to attend MIT. In 1890 she received her degree in architecture, with honors. She was the first woman to graduate from their four-year program.

Noah - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Repose, Rest, or Comfort.

History:

This name is well-known by the Biblical accounts of Noah, a man who built the Ark and survived a worldwide flood that wiped out most of humanity.

Present Day Status:

This name was the most popular boy name for 2013.

Derived From:

It is possible that this name was derived from the Babylonian word "Nukhu", which means repose. An alternative suggestion is that it was derived from the Hebrew word "Nahum", which means to comfort.

Alternate Forms:

Other forms of this name are Noe, Noach, Nooa, Noak, and Nojus.

Famous Noahs in the News in 2014:

Noah Wyle: This Hollywood, California native has been in the showbiz since the 1980's. He was recently in the news in June of 2014 for marrying long-time girlfriend Sara Wells.

Noah Dickerson: In a bit of a surprise move, this Noah was in the news in July of 2014 after he sent out a tweet stating that he was reopening his recruitment. This college basketball player, who had just committed to Georgetown less than two months prior, is said to be one of the top players in the NBPA.

Noahs Throughout History:

Noah: This Noah is mentioned throughout the Bible and is known for building an Ark to save his family during the Great Flood. All people living on Earth today are thought to be descended from him.

Noah Noble: This Hoosier was the fifth Governor of Indiana. He used his time in office to create the Mammoth Internal Improvement Act which expanded the state program for internal improvements.

Mason - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Stone Worker or Brick Layer.

History:

The name Mason has Germanic origins from a word in Old French.

Present Day Status:

This name was the fourth most popular baby boy name for 2013.

Derived from:

Mason is derived from an Old English surname that translated as Stoneworker.

Alternate Forms:

Mason may also be spelled or shortened as Mace, Macen, Mayson, or Masen.

Famous Masons in the News in 2014:

Mason Raymond: This Canadian ice hockey winger was in the news in June of 2014 for getting signed with the Calgary Flames for a three-year deal.

Mason McQueen: As a cabbie, this Londoner has had his share of experiences, but nothing like those he has encountered since joining up on the reality show A Cabbie Abroad. In June of 2014 he was in the news for an upcoming show that featured him driving in one of the coldest cities on Earth.

Mason Crosby: This 29-year-old is in his eighth NFL season and just had what is arguably the best season of his career in 2013. He was in the news recently for placing on FOX Sports list of MVP's for the Green Bay Packers.

Masons Throughout History:

Mason Chamberlin: This man was an English portrait painter who is best-known for his portrait of Benjamin Franklin. He also helped to found the Royal Academy of Arts in Piccadilly, London in 1768.

Mason Carter: This U.S. Army officer served during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. He ended up receiving the Medal of Honor for successfully commanding a company of troops to charge against enemy fire during the Battle of Bear Paw. He was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor to be buried at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery when he died in 1909.

Emma - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Universal, Whole, Complete, and Nurse.

History:

The name Emma has both Germanic and Teutonic origins because this name was developed along the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Present Day Status:

This name was the second most popular baby girl name for 2013.

Derived From:

Emma is widely thought to be derived from the Old German name Ermin or Irmin.

Alternate Forms:

Some similar names that are derived from the same origins are Emmy, Em, Emmie, Emmalyn, Ema, and Ima.

Famous Emmas in the News in 2014:

Emma Watson: An actress that rocketed to fame for her recurring role in the Harry Potter movies. This Emma was in the news in June of 2014 for the trouble she got into with immigration authorities after allowing her American housekeeper to continue working for her during a stay in London. Oops!

Emma Stone: This Arizona-born starlet known for her funny-girl roles in movies such as Superbad and Easy A was in the news in June of 2014 for some stills that were released of her upcoming role in a Woody Allen film. The comedy, titled Magic in the Moonlight, is set in the 1920s and has her starring alongside Colin Firth.

Emma Roberts: Although you might know her as "Nancy Drew" from her film of the same name, this actress has slowly but surely become a Hollywood staple over the past few years. She was in the news in June of 2014 for her great hippy-chic style. Perhaps she gets her fashion know-how from famous-aunt Julia Roberts?

Emmas Throughout History:

Emma, Lady Hamilton: Perhaps the best-known Emma in history, this English-born woman was notorious for her odd rise into the echelons of society and for being a muse & model for painter George Romney.

Emma of Normandy: One of the oldest-known Emmas in history, this woman was wife to two medieval Kings and mother of Edward the Confessor.

Ethan - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Solid, Enduring, Strong, Firm, and Permanent. It is a name that represents constancy.

History:

The name Ethan has Hebraic origins, and the name appears eight times in the Bible.

Present Day Status:

This name was the 6th most popular name for boys in 2013.

Derived from:

Ethan means solid, or enduring, in Hebrew and was a name in the Old Testament belonging to a wise man.

Alternate Forms:

Ethan may also be spelled Aithan, Ethen, or Ethyn, and is a variant of the name Eitan or Eytan.

Famous Ethans in the News in 2014:

Ethan Sherwood Strauss: This Ethan was in the news during May of 2014 for becoming part of ESPN.com's expanded NBA team coverage.

Ethan Finlay: This substitute soccer player on the Columbus Crew team became known as a rising star after scoring his first MLS goal within a minute of entering a game against the Portland Timbers.

Ethan Andrew Alba: This two-year-old appeared in the news after people realized that he may just be one of the smallest little sluggers to ever swing a bat in his T-ball league.

Ethans Throughout History:

Ethan Allen: One of the most famous Ethans to ever live, this politician and American Revolutionary War hero not only captured a fort but helped to found the State of Vermont.

Ethan Allen Brown: Born on July 4, 1776 - our country's first Independence Day - this man was bound for politics. After studying law under Alexander Hamilton for five years, he became a lawyer in 1802 and went on to become a Supreme Court Judge in 1810 before being elected as the seventh Governor of Ohio.

Ava - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Pleasant Sound, Bird, and Life.

History:

This name is of uncertain origin, causing Germanic, Persian, Hebrew, and Latin influences to be suggested as the possible point of origination.

Present Day Status:

This name was the fifth most popular baby girl name for 2013.

Derived From:

Because several different origins have been suggested, Ava may have originated anywhere from the Germanic Aveza or Avia to the Hebrew word chava, meaning 'life'.

Alternate Forms:

Ava may also be spelled Eva and can be another form of the name Eve.

Famous Avas in the News in 2014:

Ava Strickland: This little Ava was made famous by her mother Melissa, who starred on The Bachelor in season 13. She was in the news in April of 2014 for some candid photos of her sweetly holding her new baby brother, Thomas Beckett.

Ava the Homeless Dog: This cuddly pooch was made famous overnight in April of 2014 by German model Victoria Van Violence and Hope for Paws co-founder Eldad Hagar after they video-taped rescuing Ava from the streets.

Ava Simmons: This little starlet-to-be is the daughter of famous parents Vanessa Simmons and Mike Wayans. In April of 2014 she was showing up in news-feeds everywhere when mom Vanessa started sharing baby photos via Instagram.

Avas Throughout History:

Ava Gardner: The late, great Ava Gardner is the most notable of those who have held this name over the years. She was an American actress that rose to the heights of fame in 1946 after her performance in The Killers. To this day she is considered to be one of the most beautiful and world-known women to ever have worked in Hollywood.

Olivia - Name Meaning & History

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Meaning:

Reported meanings for this name are Olive Tree or Peaceful; although the most common meaning for the name is Olive.

History:

The name Olivia is assumed to be based off of the Latin word oliva, which means 'olive'. The first-known use of this name was in the Shakespearean play, Twelfth Night.

Present Day Status:

This name was the third most popular baby girl name for 2013.

Derived From:

Olivia is most widely thought to be derived either from the Latin word for 'olive' or from the masculine version of the name, which is Oliver.

Shortened To:

Olivia can be shortened into a variety of other names; such as Olive, Livia, Livvi, and Liv.

Famous Olivias in the News in 2014:

Olivia Wilde: An American actress known for her roles in Rush, In Time, House M.D., and TRON: Legacy. This Olivia was in the news in April of 2014 for a Lucky Magazine interview where she talked about the joys and wonders of being pregnant.

Olivia Munn: This Oklahoma-born model and actress was in the news as of April of 2014 for being the cover story and model in the May 2014 issue of Allure magazine.

Olivia Newton-John: This famous songstress is known not only for her incredible vocal work, but for her philanthropic efforts in cancer research. As of April 2014, she was in the news-feeds for signing on with Australian radio-network SmoothFM.

Olivias Throughout History:

Olivia Ward Bush: This American author and poet was of both African-American and Native American descent. She had a long and successful writing career and is well-noted for her works in preserving regional and ethnic dialects that would have been otherwise lost.

Olivia Mariamne Devenish: This former British socialite is the oldest 'notable' in history with the name Olivia. She is known for the many social reforms she introduced to the small Indonesian island of Java.