Saint Isaac's Day, June 7. Names for children

Isaac is a name for a child of Hebrew origin meaning "joy" or "he who makes you laugh". It is one of the names for children that has more connotations of happiness, so it can be perfect for your child. In recent years, Isaac is becoming a frequent name as well as many other names that have always be

In recent years, Isaac is becoming a frequent name as well as many other names that have always been known in the biblical tradition. He celebrates his name day on June 7, which is the day of Saint Isaac of Cordoba.

Curiosities about the name Isaac

Because of the meaning of his name, Isaac has a cheerful, charismatic and dynamic personality. His presence in any group implies kindness and good atmosphere for his open and sociable character and always aware of the needs of others. Isaac is also a person whose sense of responsibility leads him to work success and to establish himself as the protective figure of his family.

The name Isaac is known in all languages with hardly any variations. Currently, it is taking more strength every day due to its meaning and its sonority. According to the biblical tradition, the meaning of his name responds to the joy of his arrival in the world, since his parents, Abraham and Sara were already more than 90 years old.

Since then, the name of your child has been taken by many personalities from all historical periods. Perhaps the best known is the British scientist Isaac Newton, who discovered the principle of gravity surrounded by a curious legend around an apple.

But we know many other characters named Isaac. Like the Spanish composer of the S. XIX, Isaac Albeniz or the prestigious American writer Isaac Asimov, an author of cult in the world of science fiction. And we can not forget another scientist, this time Spanish, who invented the submarine, Isaac Peral.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of June, consult our calendar of names of saints in June. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Vélez. Editor of Guiainfantil.com