On names

The prayer of St Therese of Lisieux reminded me that my sister's last name is Therese, and I don't know why. I must ask her. I also had to find out what the name Therese means, and, if possible, its origin. (There is disagreement over its origin and meaning: after the Greek island of Thera (aka Santorini); it is derived from the words" to harvest" or "to hunt".
I have an interest in names, in particular, in traditions in giving names and the meaning of names. I found it very odd when I arrived in Cape Town in the late 1950s that someone could have a surname as a first name (Sir Devilliers Graaff). As my family is Catholic, saints names were de rigeur. My second name, Winifred, (I really dislike it) is that of my father's mother. My first name, Cecilia, was my mother's choice (and I was born on St Cecilia's Day). Unfortunately, I don't have any musical talents (St Cecilia is the patron Saint of Music) I have a voice like the Mouille Point fog horn and no sense of rhythm.
Nowadays, the meaning of names seems to receive little attention when babies are named.

St. Theresa's Prayer:

May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

Someone sent me this. Even though I'm long lapsed from the Church of Rome, I can still appreciate the prayer. And I remember my mother, who spoke of the Little Flower, Therese of Lisieux.