Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance (62 page)

Spiritual Connotation:
Wise

Scripture:
1 Samuel 10:6
NKJV

Then the Spirit of the
L
ORD
will come
upon you, and you will prophesy with
them and be turned into another man.

FLYNN, Flinn, Flyn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic

Inherent Meaning:
Son of the Redhead

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
1 Kings 8:56
NKJV

Blessed be the
L
ORD
, who has given rest
to His people Israel. . . . There has not
failed one word of all His good promise.

FONTANNA, Fontaine, Fontana

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Fountain

Spiritual Connotation:
Sustained

Scripture:
Psalm 36:9
NKJV

For with You is the fountain of life; in
Your light we see light.

FONZIE, Fonsie, Fonz

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Zealous

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Proverbs 23:17
NKJV

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but
be zealous for the fear of the
L
ORD
all
the day.

FORBES, Forbe

Language/Cultural Origin:
Gaelic

Inherent Meaning:
Prosperous

Spiritual Connotation:
Blessed

Scripture:
Proverbs 16:20
NLT

Those who listen to instruction will
prosper; those who trust the
L
ORD
will
be happy.

FOREST, Forest, Forster, Foster

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Guardian of the Forest

Spiritual Connotation:
Preserved

Scripture:
Psalm 138:8
NKJV

The
L
ORD
will perfect that which
concerns me; Your mercy, O
L
ORD
,
endures forever; do not forsake the
works of Your hands.

FRANCES, Fran, Francesca,
Francess, Franchelle, Franchesca,
Franchette, Francine, Frann,
Frannie

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Free

Spiritual Connotation:
Triumphant

Scripture:
Isaiah 65:24
NKJV

It shall come to pass that before they call,
I will answer; and while they are still
speaking, I will hear.

FRANCIS, Fran, Francesco,
Franchot, Francisco, Franco,
Francois, Franz

Language/Cultural Origin:
Latin

Inherent Meaning:
Free

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious

Scripture:
John 5:24
NKJV

He who hears my word and believes in
Him who sent Me has everlasting life,
and shall not come into judgment, but
has passed from death into life.

FRANK, Franc, Frankie, Franky

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Free Man

Spiritual Connotation:
Shining

Scripture:
Matthew 5:14
NKJV

You are the light of the world. A city that
is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

FRANKLIN, Francklin, Franklinn,

Franklyn, Franklynn

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Free Holder of Land

Spiritual Connotation:
Joyful

Scripture:
Nehemiah 8:10
NKJV

This day is holy to our
L
ORD
. Do not
sorrow, for the joy of the
L
ORD
is your
strength.

FRASER, Fraizer, Frasier, Frazer,
Frazier

Language/Cultural Origin:
French

Inherent Meaning:
Strawberry

Spiritual Connotation:
Filled With Life

Scripture:
2 Peter 1:4
NKJV

By which have been given to us exceedingly
great and precious promises, that
through these you may be partakers of the
divine nature.

FRAYNE, Fraine, Freyne

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English

Inherent Meaning:
Stranger

Spiritual Connotation:
Accepting

Scripture:
Deuteronomy 23:7
NRSV

You shall not abhor any of the Edomites,
for they are your kin. You shall not abhor
any of the Egyptians, because you were
an alien residing in their land.

FREDERICA, Freddi, Fredericka,
Frederina, Frederique, Fredrika

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Peaceful Ruler

Spiritual Connotation:
Compassionate

Scripture:
Psalm 112:4
NKJV

Unto the upright there arises light in the
darkness; He is gracious, and full of
compassion, and righteous.

FREDERICK, Fred, Fredd, Freddi,
Freddrick, Freddy, Frederic,
Frederich, Frederico, Frederik,
Frederric, Fredric, Fredrich,
Fredrik, Freéderic, Fritz

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Peaceful Ruler

Spiritual Connotation:
Perceptive

Scripture:
Proverbs 20:12
NKJV

The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the
L
ORD
has made them both.

FREEDOM

Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German

Inherent Meaning:
Freedom

Spiritual Connotation:
Released

Scripture:
James 2:12
NASB

So speak and so act, as those who are to
be judged by the law of liberty.

FREEMAN, Freedman, Freemon

Language/Cultural Origin:
English

Inherent Meaning:
Free

Spiritual Connotation:
Witness

Scripture:
1 Corinthians 10:31
NRSV

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever
you do, do everything for the glory
of God.

FREIDA, Freda, Freeda, Freia, Frieda

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Serene

Spiritual Connotation:
Victorious

Scripture:
Revelation 2:7
NKJV

To him who overcomes I will give to eat
from the tree of life, which is in the midst
of the Paradise of God.

FREJA, Fraya, Freya

Language/Cultural Origin:
Swedish

Inherent Meaning:
Virtuous Woman

Spiritual Connotation:
Valuable

Scripture:
Proverbs 31:10
NASB

An excellent wife, who can find? For her
worth is far above jewels.

FREEMONT, Freemondt

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Protector of Freedom

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Psalm 146:7-8
NASB

The
L
ORD
sets the prisoners free. The
L
ORD
opens the eyes of the b lind; the
L
ORD
raises up those who are bowed
down; the
L
ORD
loves the righteous.

FRITZI, Fritzie, Fritzy

Language/Cultural Origin:
German

Inherent Meaning:
Restful

Spiritual Connotation:
Righteous

Scripture:
Hebrews 12:11
RSV