What is in a Name

        Entry No. 4
   
             "What is the story of my name?" 

         My first name is Matthew, which is originally derived from the Hebrew name Matatiyah of the Biblical apostle. It means in Hebrew 'gift of God'. Although both of those things are really cool I was actually named after one of my dad's friends. He is a pastor, and I met him for the first time at my dad's funeral. I like him he really cool, and we have a few things in common. I however have not seen him since.

         My middle name is Xavier which usually goes with the name Franics. Which is happens to honor the catholic saint Francis Xavier. I have to say I always thought my middle name was cool because it sounded out of the norm to me. I the information I had received is correct Xavier also means 'bright' in Arabic. To top it off because I am decently smart my older brother calls me Professor X. He doesn't do it often, but anything having to do with X-Men usually brings it up. I have to say though I always did like Charles Xavier.

         Finally my last name is Morales. I learned about my last name when my dad looked up our family crest. My last name comes from the Spanish word 'moral' meaning mulberry tree. It is funny because that is what is on our family crest. I have to say I seem to have a name full of history and meaning. However what is in a name, right? Well now I know what's in mine.