What’s in a Name?

[236 words] There was a time when the meaning of names was thought to be important. My name, for example means “laurel-crowned” meaning “a champion or a noted warrior.” Or as someone observed, it means “the guy with weeds in his hair.” Not quite so flattering! A name is important and cannot be shed like a garment. And that’s why parents work so hard to choose the right name for their newborns. A good name, handed down from good parents, is a great asset. Sometimes, people wearing the same (or similar) names can cause problems for us. A member of my family once had a difficult time leasing an apartment because someone using the same name had defaulted on a lease at another apartment. Both fellows had the same name but were unrelated. On the other hand, I am proud to share the name of my father. He was well…