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Albertine, Telesphore, Lyman, and Payson

by Lissa (guest)

7/21/2002, 2:18 PM

Albertine - I read that this is a French name, so I assume this is the French feminine spelling of Albert, since Albertina is Italian for Albert?

Telesphore - I read this is a French name for a man. Any ideas on it's meaning?

Lyman - I know this is a Jewish surname, so was this taken from the surname and used as the first name? If so, any ideas on the meaning?

Payson - All I know about this name is that it is for a guy.

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- Mike C

7/22/2002, 12:08 PM

Telesphore

Telesphoros is an ancient Greek name meaning "to bring fruit to perfection". It was borne by an early pope/saint/martyr (died around 136). Telesphore is the French spelling of that name.

- Lissa (guest)

7/21/2002, 2:54 PM

Update on Albertine and Lyman

While searching www.babynamer.com, Albertine and Lyman had a hit, while Telesphore and Payson didn't.

For Albertine it said "This girl's name is used in English and French. Its source is Adalbrecht, a male Ancient Germanic name meaning "Exalted, shining with fame."

For Lyman it said "This boy's name is used in English. Its source is an Old English expression meaning "Man of the valley."

Any other comments are still welcome - thanks!

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