Tuesday, February 10, 2009

We have picked a name!

I hate to preempt Jenny and Keith, but can't sit on this one any longer. We have chosen a name for our son. Liam David Coleman.

Liam has no family history other that it's English/Irish origin.
From http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Liam.html:
Meaning: "Will, desire and helmet, protection" or "Strong Protector"
This name is a short form of the Irish name Uilliam (William) which is now use independently as a given name. As a Hebrew name, Liam means "my people; I have a nation". Famous bearers include 'Oasis' singer Liam Gallagher, former Irish Taoiseach or Prime Minister Liam Cosgrave and actor Liam Neeson.Liam is currently a particularly popular name in New Zealand (#10 in 2006), the Australian states of South Australia and Western Australia (#7 in both in 2006) and the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia (#5), Alberta (#8) and British Columbia (#6).

David is Aimee's father's name. Just seemed like a good choice to let our little guy carry his name.
From http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_David.html
Meaning: "beloved"
David ruled as king of Israel in the 10th century BC and Jesus is thought to have descended from him. In the Old Testament, several of David’s stories are told, including his defeat of Goliath.St David is the patron saint of Wales, and the only one of the British patron saints to be celebrated in the country of his birth. He founded various monastic settlements in Wales, and is said to have performed several miracles. St David's, where he was buried, is the smallest city in the UK. It has only 2000 residents, but does boast a cathedral.Camp David is the mountain retreat of the US Presidents, the 'David' part was named after Dwight Eisenhower's grandson David. Jacques-Louis David was a French painter, more commonly known by David, famous for his painting 'The Death of Marat'. David Cameron is the leader of the British Conservative party. Other notable Davids include footballer David Beckham, singer David Bowie and talk-show host David Letterman.David was the 13th most popular name in the USA. Outside of the US, it is particularly popular in Spain (#4 in 2006) and Austria (#3 in 2006). Meaning: "Beloved"

So, put the names together, it means he will be our beloved, strong protector. That translates to him putting us in the high-end retirement community when the time comes.

We cannot wait to meet our little guy. His wardrobe is increasing on a weekly basis, and his room is nearly ready for his arrival.

That's all for now!

Hope everyone is well!

-J&A

3 comments:

Mike and Beth Coleman said...

Liam David, Liam David, Liam David
yes it is a very good name for a very special child ... ours well technically yours but really all of ours. Liam David Coleman we are so excited to meet you.
Love,
Your Meme and Papi

Mike and Beth Coleman said...

DO YOU KNOW THE NAME JENNY AND KEITH HAVE SELECTED FOR THEIR SON? I AM YOUR MOTHER, YOU H A V E TO TELL M E!
LOVE YOU AIMEE, JEREMY, PENNI AND WEE LITTLE LIAM DAVID
\MOM

the McCumbers said...

What's the fun in just coming right out and telling everyone? Where's the drama? The suspense? The fun?!?!?!?