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	Given name - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The given name may be single, or several names may be given (the latter are known as middle names).
		In German the names Johannes and Margarethe are diminutized to Hänsel and Gretel.
		Most parents who choose a name which has recently received a great deal of publicity in the popular culture are probably not naming their child "after" the celebrity or fictional character in the sense of honoring that person.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Given_name (1695 words)

	Christian name - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		"Christian name" is a term more or less synonymous with "forename" or "given name".
		It can be seen as an archaism due to the increasing secularisation of what were once compulsorily Christian societies, but it continues to be very widely used, and not just by practising Christians.
		Converts to Christianity may adopt a new Christian name upon baptism.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christian_name (84 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Christian Names
		But, strictly speaking, the "Christian name" is not merely the forename distinctive of the individual member of a family, but the name given to him at his "christening", i.e., his baptism.
		John Chrysostom seem to assume in many different places that the conferring of a name, presumably at baptism, ought to be regulated by some idea of Christian edification, and he implies though this does not seem to be borne out by the evidence now available, that such had been the practice of earlier generations.
		George again is a name which despite the recognition of the warrior saint as patron of England, was by no means common in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, though strangely enough it grew in popularity after the Reformation.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/10673c.htm (1789 words)

	Catholic Encyclopedia: Christian Names
		"Christian names", says the Elizabethan antiquary, Camden, "were imposed for the distinction of persons, surnames for the difference of families." It would seem from this that, even in the sixteenth century, the etymological and historical significance of the phrase "Christian name" was growning dim, and it is commonly quite forgotten in our own time.
		It should be remembered that, in pre-Reformation England the laity were taught to administer baptism in case of necessity with the words: "I christen thee in the name of the Father" etc. To "christen" is therefore to "baptize", and "Christian name" means baptismal name.
		Moreover, it is certain, both from the inscriptions of the catacombs and from early Christian literature, that the names of Christians in the first three centuries did not distinctively differ from the names of the pagans around them.
	www.catholicforum.com /saints/ce001006.htm (1739 words)

	Name Frequency in the Novgorod Birch-Bark Letters:Introduction
		They were true "given names" early on, but beginning in the XIII century, when the number of Christian and non-Christian given names became about equal, the popularity of Old-Russian names began to decline, and they progressively became nicknames or secondary names (bynames).
		Christian names were originally, as we said, Byzantine canonical names, that is, of saints recognized by the Greek Byzantine Church, and therefore the list is, and always was, limited.
		Later, Russian names were added to the list of Russian canonical names, as we have shown with the example of the canonization of Vladimir I and his sons Boris and Gleb.
	www.s-gabriel.org /names/predslava/bbl (1304 words)

	Legal Definition of Name
		The Greeks, as is well known, bore only one name, and it was one of the especial rights of a father to choose the names for hi's children and to alter them if he pleased.
		Names are divided into Christian names (first names), as, Benjamin, and surnames, as, Franklin.
		A letter put between the Christian and surname, as an abbreviation of a part of the Christian name, as, John B. Peterson, is no part of either.
	www.lectlaw.com /def2/n031.htm (475 words)

	Religious cults and sects, doctrines and practices - Christian
		A Christian is a follower of the historical Jesus as presented in the Bible.
		The names by which the disciples were known among themselves were "brethren," "the faithful," "elect," "saints," "believers." But as distinguishing them from the multitude without, the name "Christian "came into use, and was universally accepted.
		There is no reason to suppose that the name "Christian" of itself was intended as a term of scurrility or abuse, though it would naturally be used with contempt.
	www.apologeticsindex.org /c94.html (349 words)

	Pre-Christian Name Giving in Lithuania - K. A. Girvilas
		Considering the ritual of the giving of a name in general and taking the matter explicitly, no nickname or lallname could be assumed to have been taken and given to a newly born, thus causing a person to be named that way.
		Thus because of a liberal changing of his name by King Vytautas there is no ascertainment of the rituals or the traditions of the giving and the holding of a name system in Lithuanian paganism, interrupted by the circumstantial taking of Christian names by himself and also by his cousins.
		The name might be chosen before the birth of the recipient, depending on the circumstances of the parents and on the prospects for the future of the coming child.
	www.lituanus.org /1978/78_3_02.htm (5989 words)

	Christian Coalition of America
		So it was not surprising that one of Combs' first policy decisions after being named president in late 2001 was to begin re-emphasizing the spiritual foundations that have made Christian Coalition and, indeed, the United States of America, so successful.
		One of the obvious fruits of this approach is the expanding number of Christian leaders and ministries that are participating in major events like the 2002 Road to Victory Conference.
		From whatever perspective one looks at Christian Coalition of America, there is a vibrant energy that is the direct result of the Lord's having sent new leadership and a spirit of renewal to one of His choice instruments.
	www.cc.org /vision.cfm (1169 words)

	Who is a Christian?
		A. The name "Christian" is found three times in the New Testament.
		That honorable name the rich were blaspheming, no doubt, was the name of Christ.
		It would be unscriptural to call one a Christian who is not in the house or church of the Lord.
	mywebpages.comcast.net /davidriggs01/christi2.htm (913 words)

	Restoration Of The Sacred Name Christian
		Modern historians have discovered that Haggard’s thoughts on the importance of the name Christian were not original to himself.
		“The name ‘Christian’ is a catholic (i.e., universal) name which is acceptable to all and should replace all human names.
		“The name Christian seems to have been given by divine authority.” Adam Clarke says, “The word creematisai...which we translate ‘were called’ signifies...to appoint, warn, or nominate by divine direction.” Philip Doddridge translates the passage, “and the disciples were by divine appointment first named Christians at Antioch” (The Family Expositor, p.
	www.christianity-then-and-now.com /html/rs__lesson_006.html (1503 words)

	What's in a Name? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		With the progressive de-Christianization of society, the use of the expression "Christian name" is becoming less and less common and is being replaced by "first name" or "forename." Not so long ago, Roman Catholics always gave their children saints' names.
		Among Russians, it is held that the name Mary is too holy to be given in honor of the Virgin.
		In the Russian tradition, girls called Mary are named in honor of other Marys: Saint Mary of Egypt, Saint Mary Magdalene, or Saint Mary the sister of Saint Lazarus, for example.
	www.roca.org /OA/153/153k.htm (1020 words)

	Religious Movements Homepage: Christian Reconstructionism
		The Christian Reconstructionists draw the majority of their basic tenets and dogmas such as post millennialism and presuppositionalism, from Van Til.
		Christian Reconstructionism's history begins in the late 19th Century in the Netherlands.
		"Christian Reconstructionism and the Angry Rhetoric of Neo-Postmillennialism," in Thomas Robins and Susan J. Palmer, eds.
	religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu /nrms/ChRecon.html (2686 words)

	What's In A Name ? - Christian Living (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Some names seem to be uniquely created for the child, possibly because of the sound or melodic ring of it.
		God’s inspiration was the predominant source of naming one’s descendents and sometimes God, Himself, even changed a name when a change in character occurred.
		If your time of naming children is past, and you did not ask for God’s guidance, don’t despair, for in the eternal view of things, God knows our names.
	www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art7838.asp (491 words)

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		Although the name Christian creates the urge to be creative and original, we emphasize that it causes procrastination, lack of confidence, and the inability to realize your goals and ambitions.
		This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the fluid systems, and tension or accidents to the head.
		Your name of Christian gives you the ability to be creative along practical lines of endeavour.
	www.kabalarians.com /male/christian.htm (406 words)

	Statement made before the Christian Missionary Activities Enquiry Committee. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		I asked the Reverend Fathers’ names from some of them and when they gave out Hindu names I asked the Father the names of the children and was told that he remembered only their Christian names and not the Hindu names.
		I was informed that Christian Missionaries have started their activities in Samri tahsil and Sitapur tahsil of this district and that they were converting people in large numbers by giving them inducements and by adopting other unfair methods.
		The name of that Padri is Patras Karketta who had his headquarters at Kanjiya in the adjoining district of Palamaoha Bihar.
	www.bharatvani.org /books/ncr/60viib17.htm (5626 words)

	What's in a Name? - Today's Christian
		Several people in the Bible were given new names, usually after they or their situations changed.
		Both names mean "rock." Jesus reconfirmed the name after Peter confessed "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus said, "I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock [Peter's confession] I will build my church."
		Naomi, whose name meant "pleasant," was left destitute after the deaths of her husband and two sons.
	www.christianitytoday.com /tc/2002/004/14.15.html (798 words)

	IS CHRISTIAN OUR NAME?
		It is evident that the name did not originate with the disciples themselves, but it was applied by those outside their community, either in derision or as a sort of nickname, a common folk designation.
		After defining a Christian as one who hears, believes, repents, confesses faith, and is baptized, we have consistently refused any acceptance of, or fellowship with, any who have not measured up to our scruples about those actions of obedience.
		The concept that I am rejecting is that he becomes a Christian, whom I can accept, only at one point in his spiritual journey, and that, thereafter, he is a Christian whether he progresses as a learner and follower or not.
	www.freedomsring.org /fts/chap17.html (1521 words)

	Elkhart Baptist Christian School Becomes 'Elkhart Christian Academy' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Unfortunately, with our old name, the name of Christ was often omitted." The administration of Elkhart Baptist Christian School is engaged in carrying out strategic initiatives outlined in a 10-year strategic plan.
		Mattner stated, "Our new name will help us get the word out into the community that we accept students from Bible-believing families who belong to a Bible-believing church." The school will continue with the same values, the same focus and the same mission that it has had since its inception in 1973.
		Acceptable ways of abbreviating the name of the school, in those instances where it is necessary, will be either "Elkhart Christian" or "ECA." The school will no longer be known as "Elkhart Baptist," or "EBCS." EBCS is accredited by the Department of Education - State of Indiana and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-16-2004/0002153068&EDATE= (336 words)

	African Names (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Your name is the evidence of your existance.
		It is believed that the name chosen will exert an influence for better or for worse on the life of the child.
		Afrikan names were particularly popular in the 1700s, declining in use in the 1800s, and all but abandoned in the 1900s, the authors observe.
	www.swagga.com /name.htm (905 words)

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		B. The name "Christian" is found only 3 times in the New Testament.
		A. The name: (1) Many names in the world that hold dishonor.
		C. Christianity is a Daily and Hourly Commitment.
	biblestudy.churches.net /base/NAME_WEA.TXT (867 words)

	Behind the Name: Message: "Christian"
		I was flipping through a baby book (you know one of the Satran books that everyone has these days) and when I came to the name Christina, it mentions that the original form Christian was a female name in medieval times.
		So I go to look up the name Christian in the male section of the book and this is what it says,
		"In the Middle Ages, Christian was a female name, but turned male with the introduction of the hero of John Bunyan's The Pilgram's Progress."
	www.behindthename.com /bb_gen/arcview.php?id=35869 (251 words)

	Christian name -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		(A person who has been converted to another religious or political belief) Converts to Christianity may adopt a new Christian name upon (A Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth) baptism.
		(The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)) Family name
		(A name derived with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) from the name of your father or a paternal ancestor) Patronymic
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ch/christian_name.htm (96 words)

	Christian Names For Girls
		Each christian names for girls listing below is the type of information you would find by typing christian names for girls into a major search engine.
		The moment has arrived to choose a Christian name for the baptism of a baby boys or girl.
		Christian name meanings Christian name meanings Girls baby names and meanings.
	www.baby-names-first.com /babynames/6/christian-names-for-girls.html (236 words)

	christian baby name meaning (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Names, meanings, origins of English first or christian names.
		Name of one of the seven "qualified men" in the first century Christian...
		The name John is common in all Christian countries, and the name Eóin,...
	baby-names.donden.biz /christian-baby-name-meaning.html (957 words)

	P.O.D. and Rastafarianism
		P.O.D. Probably the most disturbing element of P.O.D. is the polluting of Christianity with Rastafarianism terms and values in their music.
		The name Babylon was now given to the establishment, and Rastafarians with their dreadlocks roamed the street like madmen calling down fire and brimstone on Babylon, using the most profane language to shock the conservative establishment."
		The name MessenJAH — the Rasta take-off of Messenger.
	www.av1611.org /crock/pod_rast.html (7450 words)

	Christian names dictionary
		Selecting a Christian name or a Bible name for your baby is an important decision for parents.
		The chosen Christian name or Bible name can affect the child's perception of itself and of others.
		Now at the turn of the twenty first century, this ancient tradition reflecting our great Christian heritage is fading away as new fashionable baby names have appeared.
	www.jesusanswers.com /names/christian.htm (275 words)

	The Christian Name
		God used Barnabas (a prophet, Acts 13:1) and Saul (an apostle, Galatians 1:1) to teach [didazai, active voice] a large multitude a whole year in Antioch, and to call [chrematisai, active voice] the disciples "Christians" (Acts 11:26).
		The "Contributors" do not believe that the name "Christian" came "from the mouth of the LORD," but that it "was no doubt.
		a term of reproach." On the contrary, the inspired James wrote that the "name" by which Jesus' disciples were called was kalon (honorable, good, worthy, beautiful) (James 2:7).
	www.gospelgazette.com /gazette/2004/jan/page18.htm (115 words)

	thenamechristian.htm
		And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people.
		And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
		Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
	www.christianlibrary.org /authors/Brian_Yeager/christstudies/thenamechristian.htm (1174 words)

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