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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Tyler: 3 of 13
GENDER: Male PRONUNCIATION: TIE-lur or Ty-ler ETYMOLOGY: Tyler is originally a variant from of the Old English surname "Tyler" meaning "tile layer" or "tiler of roofs". ORIGIN AND HISTORY: As the meaning of the name denotes "Tyler" was an occupational surname. "Tyler" is thought to be derived from the Anglo-Saxon "tigele". A... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Finding that work-life balance: 9 of 38
With the economic crisis filtering globally, we are all faced with the increasingly demanding pressure of juggling our private home lives with our precious source of income, our jobs. For decades we have been eluding into the dream of spending fewer hours at the office and more time enjoying our friends and families without ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Caden: 2 of 8
GENDER: Male PRONUNCIATION: KAYD-un or KAY-den. ETYMOLOGY: The name is thought to be derived from a few different areas. The primary thought in connection is that it is derived from Welsh meaning "spirit of the battle". Another train of though is related to the name being derived from the Irish surname "Mac Cadain" meaning "... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Sarah: 5 of 19
GENDER: Female PRONUNCIATION: SER-ah/ SAIR-ah (English), ZAR-ah (German), or SAR-ah (French, Italian/Dutch) ETYMOLOGY: The name is taken from Hebrew origin "Sarai" the name translates as "woman of high rank" other meanings associated with the name are "princess" or "lady" ORIGIN AND HISTORY: Sarah first appears min biblical ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Caleb: 7 of 26
GENDER: Male PRONUNCIATION: KAY-leb ETYMOLOGY: Caleb is derived from the Hebrew "Kelebh" meaning "dog" ORIGIN AND HISTORY: Caleb first appears in the Old Testament of the bible as a spy. The book of numbers depicts the story of how God instructed Moses to send each leader from the 12 tribes of Israel to enter Canaan and repo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Nannies: Find the best nanny for your child: 5 of 18
Are you in desperate search for the perfect nanny? Unsure of what you should be looking for in while interviewing candidates? Finding the perfect caregiver for your child can prove to be an extremely difficult task, especially if you are unsure of what establishes "the perfect nanny". By taking a few moments to assess the po... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Aiden: 14 of 47
GENDER: Male PRONUNCIATION: AY-den ETYMOLOGY: Aiden is a variant for of the name Aidan which in turn is an anglicized form of "Aodhan". In Irish and Gaelic usage the name represents fire/fiery. ORIGIN AND HISTORY: With the roots of this name buried deeply within Gaelic history it causes no surprise that a strong figure repre... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Daniel: 3 of 10
GENDER: Male PRONUNCIATION: DAN-yul (English), dah-nee-EL (Hebrew), DAH-nee-el (German), dan-YEL (French), DAHN-yel (Polish). ETYMOLOGY: Daniel is derived from the Hebrew original; Daniyyel. The meaning of the name Daniel is "God is my Judge". ORIGIN AND HISTORY: Daniel first appears within the old testament of the bible. Th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: William: 2 of 6
GENDER: Male PRONUNCIATION: WIL-yum ETYMOLOGY: William is of German origin from "Willahelm". The meaning of William comes from "willio" meaning will' and "helma" meaning "helmet" ORIGIN AND HISTORY: Along with having roots in German origin William is also linked to the French Willaume, or the Norman form Guillaume. Many stro... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Ethan: 4 of 10
GENDER: Male PRONUNCIATION: EE-than ETYMOLOGY: The name Ethan is of Hebrew origin (Eitin or Etan). Ethan means "solid and enduring" or "strong and optimistic" ORIGIN AND HISTORY: The name Ethan is found in the Hebrew bible as one of the wise men. It is believed that Ethan would play the cymbal in King David's court. Ethan is... More..