How are meanings given to names?
In the simplest terms, names are words. Just as we trace the origin of everyday words, (example: hippopotamus is from the Greek words hippos [horse] and potomos [river]), we also trace the meaning and origin of name. Space does not permit us to fully explain the many ways the origin of a name can be traces, but you can visit this site: Behind the Name for some more information about this topic.
