Names

This article was written long time ago but was kept in the draft until now.  I'm not too sure why I did not post it then.  But now that Elyse is four years old and Erwyn is one and a half years old, should I wait any longer? 


Every parent wants to give their children the 'BEST' name.  So do Andrew & I.  Since our 'pat toing' days, we were in the look out for unique names.  Both of us agree that it must be something uncommon, special, and it carries wonderful meaning.

Although those are the criteria at the back of our mind, it was not until we were expecting our first child then were we took things seriously.  Since my own name is consider quite rare, a surname followed by a Christian name, and yet I have my Chinese name translated from the Christian itself.  Well, thanks to my aunty (Chinese) and uncle (English) who have given me such a beautiful name.  Andrew & I intend to follow after such example.

Since I was in charge of the membership of the church few years ago, I came across numerous names.  I noticed that in recent years many parents looked for unique names.  One of the trends is "surname followed by a Christian name".  However the Christian name is break up into two syllabus.  Eg:  Lim Eu Gene.  It is indeed one of a kind, and the Chinese name is derived from 'Eu Gene'.  Another example is Tan Vic Cern, and the Chinese name is derived from 'Vic Cern'.  Very distintive indeed, but Andrew & I have decided to stick to 'surname + Christian name'.

It was really not easy to find a significant names for our chilren, but we thank God for His guidance.  Elyse carries the meaning 'the oath of God' and Erwyn is 'friend'.  Although names are important, we do not want to fall into superstition.  More importantly, we pray that both of our children will be God fearing, loving and live out the purpose and will of God in their lives.