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Today's Baby Names: Thaddeus & Gwendolyn
Is the name trending?
Thaddeus has been hiding under a rock, only to pop out once a decade, grinning like a hipster who's found vintage vinyls at a bargain price. While it's not trending, it sure is memorable. Gwendolyn, on the other hand, has been doing the slow waltz back into style like your dad's questionable dance moves at a wedding when the '80s hits come on.
Is it primary-school bully safe?
Thaddeus might be mouthful enough to keep it safe from bullies, mostly because the bullies will give up halfway through. As for Gwendolyn,
3 famous people with this name
Thaddeus:
- Thaddeus Stevens - A fierce U.S. political leader known for his role in the abolitionist movement. Talk about setting standards high!
- Thaddeus Young - A professional basketball player with moves smoother than your mom’s homemade gravy.
- Thaddeus S. C. Lowe - Who wasn't just a scientist but a "balloonist" because being a scientist wasn't cool enough!
Gwendolyn:
- Gwendolyn Brooks - The first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize for poetry. How’s that for literary chops?li>
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- Gwendolyn Christie - Known for her towering presence on screen in "Game of Thrones", proving Gwendolyns can also own a sword.
- Gwendolyn Knight - A celebrated artist whose canvases whispered the stories she painted.
History of the name
Thaddeus, believed to be from the Greek 'Theodosius', meaning 'courageous heart', can also claim roots in Aramaic meaning 'gift of God'. A name fit for old kings and, evidently, '90s nerd heroes. Gwendolyn hails from Welsh origins, a name one might have serenaded across moors and valleys, meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed bow'. Essentially, the winner of poetic affiliations.
Meaning of the name
Thaddeus translates to a poetic 'heart' or 'gift from God'. So if your little Thaddeus grows up convinced they are the ultimate present, well, you’ve been warned. Gwendolyn translates to fair or blessed, hinting at magical inclinations. When people ask you why you chose these names, tell them it was between astral alignment or a dare—that should keep them guessing!
