What's in a name...

What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet. - William Shakespeare

I have recently found that not all of society is as enamored or well informed (as I tend to be) with the meaning of names. (The linked site is wonderful, enjoy!) Since I was old enough to write my name, I’ve have been awed by what names can do. The emotions they evoke, the people they can mold, the journeys they can inspire. Names are the foundation of everything.

For example Alexandria is a feminine form of Alexander. Alexander the Great founded several cities by this name (or renamed them) as he extended his empire eastwards. The most notable of these is Alexandria in Egypt, founded by Alexander in 331 BC. Three guesses what it means. Latinized form of the Greek name Alexandros, which meant "defending men" from Greek alexo "to defend, help" and aner "man".

DEFENDER OF MAN

What a journey this name can inspire. Now, how to deserve it? How to become the evocation of such a name. How to become worthy of being the defender of man.