What's In A Name?

Have you ever wondered what your name means, or the origin? I recently looked up the meaning of my name and discovered that it is actually French in origin, not Irish like I was told. My name does, however, appear under Gaelic and Hebrew.
My name is Maureen and it means "dark" in both French and Gaelic. It means "uncertain, bitter" in Hebrew. This meaning could apply to anyone. We all have dark moods, or feel uncertain or bitter at times.
I decided to look up the meanings of my children's names to see if the meanings of their names suited them. It was interesting to note that their names are also Gaelic or Hebrew in origin. Sharon is Hebrew for "The Plains." In the bible it is referred to as "The rose of Sharon." Sharon must have been a place and the rose was possibly the one thing of beauty among the plains. Doesn't every parent feel that their daughter is a rose?
The name Bryan is Gaelic in origin and means "noble, strong." This meaning also could apply to many people. I do, however, feel that my son is noble in character. He has also had to be strong in times of trouble.
The name Evan is originally Hebrew in origin and there is a Gaelic meaning listed also. The Hebrew meaning is "God is gracious," and "fair." The Gaelic meaning is "swift." God was gracious to give me a son that I did not plan on. He is also fair complected. But again, this could apply to many people.
It was interesting to learn the origins and meanings of my family's names, but I don't believe that one name or another is particularly suited to a person. I feel that no matter what name I had given my children, the meaning would have applied.