Unusual Names

Unusual Names

While researching my Bristol line early in my family genealogy quest, I came across my 7^th great grandfather whose name was Eliphalet. I didn’t know what to think of this strange name. It sounded like elephant. It turned out there was four generations of Eliphalets. I should have had more knowledge of the Old Testament. One of David’s sons was named Eliphalet and it’s meaning is “God Delivers Me.” Later I could add names like Benoni, Berkina, Elfern, Huldah and more. In today’s world we name children unusual names too. A classmate was named Zonie. She was born in the Panama Canal Zone. As a teacher I saw many children with unusual names. Some were made up names. Some may have been common 100 years ago but not today. A boy named Lynn may have been ok long ago but in today’s world he better be a fighter. And is a child named “Baby Girl” is going to have a hard time being taken seriously in adulthood. I’d be surprised if she has a chance to be elected President.

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