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    The name Sebastian originates from Greek and means "revered." Sebastian is especially popular in France. In Shakespear's play "Twelth Night," Sebastian is the name of Viola's twin brother. Variants of the name include Bastian, Seb and Sebastian. Famous people who have the name include track star Sebastian Coe and composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

    The name Isaac originates from Hebrew and means "laughter." In the Bible, Isaac is the only son of Abraham. Variants of the name Isaac include Issac, Isa and Zak. Famous people who share the name include Sir Isaac Newton and shorthand developer Isaac Pitman.
    The name Natalie is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "birthday," usually referring to the birthday of Christ. Names similar to Natalie include Natalia, Talia and Tasha. Examples of celebrities who have the name are singer Natalie Imbruglia and actress Natalie Wood.
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    The name Edgar is of old English and old German origin; its meaning is "fortunate and powerful." In Shakespear's "King Lear," Lear's son is called Edgar. Variants of the name include Ed, Eddie and Ned. Famous people who have the name include prominent poet Edgar Allan Poe and J. Edgar Hoover, former head of the U.S. Federal Bureau

    The boy's name Peter is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "rock". The name has become popular worldwide after the play "Peter Pan." Names similar to Peter include Pedro, Pierce and Pierre. Famous people who have the name, for instance, include tennis star player Pete Sampras and Taiwan singer Peter Ho.
   
    The girl's name Diana originates from Latin and means "divine

    The boy's name Eric is of Scandinavian origin; it's meaning is "complete ruler." The original form is Erik. Variations of the name Eric include Eryk, Rick and Aric. Famous people who share this name include MLB's Cy Young Award winner Eric Gagne and singer Eric Suen.
   
    Then name Jasmine originates from French and means "jasmine." The name was popularized by the character Princess Jasmine from the film "Aladdin" (1990). Variations of the name include Jessie, Jasmin and Yasmin. Celebrities who have the name include singer Jasmine Liang and actress Jasmine Guy.

    The boy's name Dominic is of Latin origin and its meaning is "belonging to the Lord." Several saints have born this name, including the 13th-century founder of the Dominican order. Name similar to Dominic include Dominique, Domingo, and Nick. Famous people with this name include movie star Dominic West (The Forgotten) and director Dominic Sena (Swordfish).
   
    The girl's name Rachel is of Hebrew origin and means "we, female sheep

    The name Jason is of Greek and means "healer." In Greek mythology, Jason was the leader of a group of warrior heroes called the Argonauts. Variant forms of the name include Jay, Jace, and Jayson. Famous people who share this name include NBA all-star player Jason Kidd and MLB player Jason Giambi.

    The boy's name Matthew originates from Hebrew, and its meaning is "gift of the Lord." Since 1975, "Matthew" has remained in the top 100 list of most popular names chosen for newborn babies in the United States (Wikipedia). Variant forms of the name include Mathew, Matt and Mats. Famous people who share this name include Hollywood actors Matthew McConaughey ("Contact") and Matt Damon.
   
    Grace is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "blessing." In Greek mythology, the Three Graces were goddesses of nature: Aglaia (brilliance), Thalia (flowering

    Thomas is of Aramaic origin and means "twin." The name has been popular since the 12th-century martyr Thomas Backet. Names similar to Thomas include Tom, Tomas and Tommy. Famous people who share the name include retired NBA guard Isaiah Thomas and famed inventor Thomas Edison.

    The boy's name Robert is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "bright fame." After being widely used in Continental Europe, it entered England and became more and more popular. Variations of the name include Bob, Robin, Bert and Bobby. Famous people who share the name include American poet Robert Frost and famed movie star Robert De Niro.
    The girl's name Julia is of Latin origin and means "youthful." It is also the female form of "Julius." It has become more and more popular since the Middle Ages. Variations of Julia include Juliana, Juliet, and Julie. Celebrities who have the name include American actress Julia Roberts and Taiwan's female singer Julia Peng.