NAMES

Christian Juarez

McPherson, Gaylene

English R101

7 September 2014

               What does my name mean? Is a question I never really pondered on, until now. The name given to me by my parents is Christian Juarez. I asked my parents why they named me Christian and the meaning behind the name. I received a simple answer “your mom just liked that name”, said my father.  Since my parents were as clueless as I was on the meaning of the name, I hit the worldwide web and began my research.

I began my research on the name Christian and came across some really informative articles of the origins of the name as well as a silly definition. The name Christian has been around since the mediaeval times. I was surprised when I read that the name was given to male and females back in the 1700s. Now a days Christian is mainly used as a masculine name and when they want to convert it into a female name they use Christina. Upon my research I also found out that the name was given to ten different kings in the 1500s from Denmark. As for the meaning behind the name I found out Christian means follower of Christ. The rest of the articles I found revolved around religion except for a funny definition I found. As I searched my name, I came across the website known as urban dictionary which focuses on the slang meaning of words. According to urban dictionary the name Christian and I quote “Someone who is tired of searching their name on the internet and receiving only religion-related results, overall an awesome person, extremely intelligent and attractive.”  I found that definition very comical and it gave me a few laughs. As for my last name Juarez, I found out it’s from German descent as many Spanish and Portuguese last name are.

            In conclusion, I personally like my name. I wouldn’t change my name but if I did I would probably change it to Christopher. The reason being, it just sound like a sophisticated classy name to me. That’s what I’ll name my son one day most likely “Christopher”. I always thought it would be a hassle for somebody to change his/hers first name since you would have to change information in bank accounts, social security, job, etc… Also it would be hard for your loved ones and friends to call you by your new name since they get accustom to calling you another. I don’t have a middle name but have always been curious to why give somebody a middle name. I personally love my name and wouldn’t change it at all.