Names That Mean Dedicated
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- Enoch
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HebrewMeaning:
"dedicated"Description:
A major figure in the Old Testament, Enoch was the son of Jared, the father of Methuselah, and the great-grandfather of Noah whose Book of Enoch provides a focal point for ancient Jewish mysticism. Another Enoch was the son of Cain. "Enoch Arden" is a famous poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. On the negative side, British politician Enoch Powell gave the infamously racist Rivers of Blood anti-immigration speech, taking the name out of consideration for many parents in the UK.
- Numerius
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LatinMeaning:
"dedicated to Numeria, the goddess of childbirth"Description:
An ancient Roman forename never (yet) used in the modern world.
- Hanoch
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HebrewMeaning:
"vowed, dedicated"Description:
Variant of Enoch with little appeal.
- Dionysia
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GreekMeaning:
"dedicated to Dionysos"Description:
A name from Greek mythology, much more melodic than its later form Denise. With mythical names on the rise, this would make an interesting lesser-used option.