Chapter one

Letters of the Name Really do have Meaning!

E ach letter in your name has it’s own specific meaning. Taken in combination, the letters give us the strength and tenacity to become great leaders or the ability to follow those in command.

A person’s name may be the single most important guiding force in their life. With a name, a person is an individual. They are someone who has to be reckoned with; no longer a body holding space but a person who requires attention.

Some names give more authority to a person. Other names allow a person to be more benign. They can be happy with living life and letting others take responsibility for the world and its happenings.

There are even names, which make its wearer more susceptible to whining because things never go their way. Wearing their feelings on their shoulders, they assume nothing will ever go right for them.

We are the sum total of our names. The surname is very important in our life but the given name at birth is of equal or more importance. When the first, middle and last name combine, it can make a very strong impression on the person wearing the name.

Our name shapes our personality. It expresses our characteristics in the most personal of ways. The spelling and the letters dictate who we are and what our lives will become. It has a direct influence on everything we achieve in life.

Look at the first name of the man who fought at Valley Forge, George Washington, the father of our country. The “G,” of which he has two, shows that he is a friend of mysticism or religion and has a methodical determination. Not only was President Washington a decisive methodical general but he also believed quite strongly in the “Mason’s,” which some considers mystical.

The “E,” being the first vowel in his name, has a very strong influence on his life. With it not only being the first vowel but also appearing twice in his name, it has an even stronger meaning that there will always be a crowd around good old George. Looking at the United States Armies he commanded, that was probably true.

Over zealous in his beliefs because of the little “O” placed in his name, he was ready to tackle the British, the greatest war machine of it’s time, for the good of the Colonists.

The “R” in his name gave him the ability to be a hard worker and to plod on in his efforts to rid the Colonies of the British and anyone else who got in his way.

Placement of the letters in his name had a direct influence on how he perceived life. Had he been called Gorge, he might not have been the father of our country. Without the added “E,” he may have been unable to rally an army.

When we are confident with our names, we appear more self-assured to others. People are more apt to agree to follow a leader who seems to know where he is going in life.

The spelling of the name has a direct influence on how the bearer of the name is perceived by those around him.

If the person wearing the name is proud of their name, they walk taller. Not weighed down by what they consider a horrible name, they exhibit more pride in themselves. When a person is proud of themselves, he is more likely to become a responsible citizen.

Taking this into consideration, please note that the first vowel, in the name brings considerable strength or weakness to the name. It is one of the most important letters in the name. If it occurs more than once, it has more influence. Some vowels, such as the “A,” if they occur more than twice, can have a weakening influence on the name. Character of the person may be challenged for the rest of their life. They may have to fight its influence time and again.

My name is Da Juana. Because the name is separated by a space, there are only two “A’s” in part of the first name. My parents separated the name. If there were three “A’s” in the first name, then I would have to guard against appearing to be very selfish. People with three or more “A’s” sometimes tend to think more of themselves than others.

Take the name Larry. There are two “R’s” which sit side by side. That makes the “R’s” very important in Larry’s name. The letter “R” makes all things possible for this individual. Having it hit the name twice causes them to believe they are capable of anything. With the “A” in front of the two “R’s,” it gives this person determination. He thinks he can reach for the stars.

Reaching for the stars is good, but he also needs something in the name to tone it down a little. Otherwise, he may always be reaching but never grasping. The “Y” in the name tends to tone the two “R’s” down a little. By giving the person some challenges in life, it makes them more aware that they have to crawl before they can walk. This letter lets them know they need others but it also makes them want to achieve all they can on their own.

The surname is very important but the given name is more so. Parents should think very carefully before they attach a name to their new baby. Great attention should be made to the spelling and the combination of the given name, middle name and the surname.

Before attaching a given and middle name, break down the surname to see what positive and negative characteristics are needed to balance it. Then add the equalizing qualities in the given and middle names. This effort is certainly worth the time because the child will carry his or her given and middle names for life even though they may not always carry the surname.

Parents need to be careful when putting what they consider cute names together such as the given name of Rainy with a surname of Day. Giving the child the name Rainy Day could lead to many complications. Not only will other people look at the child when they become an adult as if they are not credible but they will see them as flighty people with their heads in the clouds. This will make the child less confident or a problem child who thinks they have to fight for everything they want.

The child will be one who will only be considered successful when working with humanitarian prospects (The “R” and the “I.”). The “Y” will keep them continuously on guard, a solitary person, wrestling with challenges in everyday life.

In this case it is not only the spelling but also the image this name projects. Think about it. Most people have a problem with a rainy day even when it is needed. Though some people may tend to curl up with a book and relax, most fuss about it being so wet and dreary.

Uncommon names are not bad. On the contrary, they can help a person achieve more in life. Because of the name and it’s spelling, they want to work harder to be successful in all aspects of their life.

Be careful of nicknames such as Bobby. With three “B’s” in the name, it makes the bearer of the name very co-dependent. The “O” makes them want to always start something new, which they may or may not finish. Bobby could have a harder time relating to others. The “Y” presents many challenges with the combination of the “B’s” and the “O.”

Give a child the name you want them to have in order to be a successful, independent and caring individual.

A surname is generally one that cannot be changed unless going through the courts to do so. With that in mind you can lighten the surname or make it stronger by giving an intelligent given name.

Look at the surname “Heiman.”  This is a very strong, successful name. The “H” suggest someone who will be successful in any endeavor. With the “E,” and the “I,” this person needs to be in the limelight in their field of endeavor but at the same time, they also have a strong need to be alone. Travel is indicated in their life. The “M” and “A” suggests new beginnings and strong foundations. Family and a sense of family values mean a lot to this person.

In looking for a given name, one might want to soften the aloofness of this individual by giving a name that brings others more solidly into this surname’s life. Otherwise, this person may always feel a sense of having to go it alone.

When one uses their whole name or only part of the name, this brings out the personality traits they need at the time. Either it softens or strengthens the other parts of the name. Use of this method will give the person stronger characteristics. 

The given name, Claude, is one of needing family and family circumstances in their life. The “C,” “L,” and “U” insists upon it. The “A” sitting in its position in this name makes the individual one who likes to be dominant. Willing to sacrifice for the strong foundation he needs is what the “D” brings to the name. Cleverness and adventure are synonymous with the “E.” Needing home and family, he also wants the independence to be able to get away for a while. The importance of the matter lies in the fact that he can always return home. This name has just enough ego that the family letters do not make the person overly dependent on others.  

As seen the combination of letters poses a distinct relationship to create personality characteristics within the name. Looking at your own name, its combination of letters and the letters themselves can give you a very important insight into your own personality, its strengths and its challenges. Then you can make a conscious decision on how to strengthen the weaknesses you feel your name possesses.