Feeling Presidential

Between Madison, Hamilton, and Jackson, it just occurred to me that today's couples may be (slightly) infatuated with naming their children after US Presidents.

Following this train of thought, I've discovered there's quite a treasure trove of names we can derive from our rich Presidential history -

Potential Names (in no particular order)

1. Carter

2. Adam

3. Jefferson

4. Harrison

5. Tyler

6. Taylor

7. Fillmore

8. Pierce

9. Monroe

10. Buchanon

11. Lincoln

12. Johnson

13. Grant

14. Garfield

15. Arthur

16. Cleveland

17. McKinley

18. Wilson

19. Truman

20. Washington

As for the first three names highlighted, here are their respective definitions -

Definitions

Hamilton - means "flat topped hill" (ummm...)

Madison - is derived from Madeleine (woman from Magdala)

Jackson - means "son of Jack"

Other Amusing Definitions

Carter - means "one who transports goods"

Pierce - means "rock" (as in "you rock" or "hard as a rock"?)

Tyler - means " worker in roof tiles"

Taylor - means "tailor"

Fillmore - means "very famous" (which is ironic considering Fillmore is probably the least famous of the Presidents); I would have thought the name meant "to fill more" (like what you want the gas attendant to do to your car)

Garfield - means "spear field" (ouch!)

Lincoln - means "lake colony"

Buchanon - means "house of the canon"

Monroe - means "mouth of the river"

Washington - means "clever man's settlement"

With a lot like this, it's no wonder Washington was our first President!