Samuel

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In the Old Testament, the prophet and judge who anointed Saul and David as kings of Israel. Listed among the top 100 names for 125 years. Revolutionary leader Samuel Adams is a historical namesake. Novelist Samuel Clemens, who wrote under the pen name, Mark Twain, also comes to mind.


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Ranked #24 in 2010
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Hebrew
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Male
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Samuel Goldwyn (movie mogul)
Samuel L. Jackson (actor)
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hothamslyce wrote:

I've always loved this name & the story of Samuel in the Bible. His mom's name was Hannah just like me!

10/23/2011 11:20:28 PM Report Abuse
priscillakelsc1 wrote:

My sons name is also Simeon he is six years old and it is still one of the best names in the world!

1/13/2011 06:28:09 PM Report Abuse
Milinda wrote:

This is my son's name!! He is adorable!!

9/15/2010 07:17:55 PM Report Abuse

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