Why Basil Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Basil” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Basil” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.
Your name in reverse order is “Lisab.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Isalb.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Basil
The true meaning of ‘Basil’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Basil is a name that evokes logical reasoning. You are possibly intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. Interest in spirituality and mysticism is a strong possibility in your quest for truth. Sometimes you are not friendly and do not like to spend time with other people. You’re the type of person who appreciates luxury and elegance.
Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.
When people hear the name Basil, they perceive you as someone who is sympathetic, compassionate, and generous. People feel comfortable with and count on you for support. You don’t care about fashion and are often shabbily dressed. Others see you as a maternal or paternal figure.
You are a person who is prone to sensitivity and easily offended by the remarks of others. Peaceful, adaptive, cooperative, and reliable are some of the words that describe you most. You tend to accept things reluctantly and without protest. You long for togetherness and companionship to be happy. You are a collector and probably have some hidden treasures tucked away somewhere.
Your most likely vocation: skilled worker in any field, historian, philosopher, poet, writer, counsellor, adviser.
Lucky colors: All shades of yellow, gold, and green
Lucky gem(s): Moonstone, cat’s-eye, pearl, any white stone
Lucky day(s): Saturday and Sunday
Lucky botanicals: Elder, blackberry, hops, juniper, linseed, grapes, all types of fruit juices
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Hey Basil! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Word scramble BASIL. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Basil Popular?
“Basil” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Missouri as reported in the 1919 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 17 babies in Missouri have the same name as you in 1919. A total of only 270 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1924 with a total of 281 babies.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Basil” was recorded 12,847 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Basils to occupy the country of Wallis and Futuna Islands with an estimated population of 11,617.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 11 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Basil became a popular boy’s name in the state of Maine in the year 1912. It ranked #61 with 10 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1915 in the state of West Virginia with 26 baby boys.
This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of West Virginia for 5 years from 1911 to 1916 (may not be consecutive).
For the past six decades (1959 to 2018), the name “Basil” was recorded 3,984 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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