Shakespeare wrote ?What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet ? Juliet proclaims that a name is an artificial and meaningless convention.

Some may believe that names are neutral or insignificant, but God knows the power in names. He was very purposeful when naming His people, knowing that every time they heard their name, they heard His will and purpose for their life. (Abram's name was changed to Abraham, for he was destined to be the father of many nations).

Karen Hodge, in What's My Name? Vignettes of Seventy Incredible Bible Characters, has...