The real meaning of Characters' Names
Abigail
Hebrew for "a father's joy." Affectionate, sincere, sympathetic
Abraham
Hebrew "father of a multitude." Serious minded, affectionate, simple tastes
Alice
Teutonic "noble cheer." Commanding, influential, practical
Andrew/Andre
Greek "a man." Powerful, magnetic, interested in medicine and surgery
Anthony/Tony
Latin "inestimable." Ascetic, philosophical
Bart/Bartholomew
Hebrew "son of furrows." Ostentatious, proud, affectionate, responds greatefully to friendship
Belle/Isabel
Hebrew "oath of God." Modest, eoloquent, charming
Bo/Beauregard
French "beautiful, handsome"
Bonnie
Scottish "sweet and good."
Brady
Celtic/Gaelic "broad shouldered."
Brandon
Old English "fiery hill, sword."
Caroline
Old German "strong melody, song." Energetic, wise, unemotional
Cassie/Cassandra
Greek "helper of man", "one whose warnings are ignored", can also mean "confuser of men."
Celeste
Latin "heavenly."
Chelsea
The name of a district in London ... in Old English means
"limestone place of landing."
Chloe
Greek "blooming."
Colin
Latin "dove." Bold, sentimental, passionate
Douglas
Celtic "dark grey." Graceful, talented, makes many friends
Hope
English "trust, faith."
Jack/John (also Ivan)
Hebrew "grace of the lord." Ingenuous, trusting, honest, prefers sport to work
Jennifer
Celtic "white wave." Courageous, graceful, straightforward, selfless
Julie
Latin "downy cheeked." Dazzling, amorous, superficial
Kate/Katharine
Greek name in origin, meaning pure and esteemed one
Lexi/Lexie
Greek "protector of mankind."
Luke/Lucas
Latin "light." Cultured, fastidious, sometimes petty minded and frivolous, variable in temperament
Maggie/Margaret
Persian "pearl." Carefree, firm, forgiving
Marlena/Marlena
English "bitter."
Michael (Micky)
Hebrew "he who is unto God." Sympathetic, gentle, wise
Mimi/Miriam
Hebrew "bitterness." Placid, sympathetic, highly developed sense of humor
Nancy
Hebrew "grace." Graceful, practical, excellent mother
Nicole/Nichole
Greek "victorious."
Patrick
Latin "noble." Extravagent, happier unmarried
Philip
Greek "lover of horses." Loving, but changeable nature, extravagent, cannot be happy without money
Rex
Latin "king." Witty, energetic, generous, often marries
young
Roman
Latin "of Rome." (as in Italy, as in where the DiMeras hailed from ...)
Samantha
Armaic "listens well."
Shawn
Hebrew "God is gracious."
Stephen/Stefano
Greek "crown." refined, amiable, fearless, obstinate
Theodore
Greek "divine gift." Upright, honest, pure, somewhat old fashioned
Thomas
Aramaic "twin." Practical, conscientious. Direct, little imagination, strong passions
Victor
Latin "conqueror." Strong, manly, intolerant of the failings
of others
