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Sampson (given Name)
Sampson is the given name of: People: * Sampson the Hospitable (died c. 530), venerated as a saint in the Eastern Churches * Sampson Avard (1800–1869), leader of a band of Mormon vigilantes in Missouri * Sampson Eardley, 1st Baron Eardley (1744–1824), Jewish-British banker in the City of London, son of Sampson Gideon (see below) * Sampson Erdeswicke (died 1603), English antiquarian * Sampson Eure (died 1659), English Member of Parliament * Sampson Gamgee (1828–1886), British surgeon and indirect namesake of ''The Lord of the Rings'' character Sam Gamgee * Sampson Gideon (1699–1762), Jewish-British banker in the City of London * Sampson Handley (1872–1962), English surgeon * Sampson Willis Harris (1809–1857), American politician and lawyer in the South * Sampson Hele (1582–1655), English Member of Parliament * Sampson Hopkins (died 1622), English merchant and Member of Parliament * Sampson Hosking (1888–1974), Australian rules footballer and coach * Sampson Kempthor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
