The Name
Choosing our son’s name was something we put off for most of the pregnancy. Kevin was however mentioned very early on. We liked how it fit with our last name. But we’d be lying if we didn’t say this kid had something to do with it:
One of Heather’s favorite movie lines is Kevin’s mother screaming her son’s name when she first realizes he’s missing.
It was when we looked up the meaning of the Kevin that we made the final decision. Kevin, an Irish name meaning “handsome at birth” and “gentle”. And he is.
Gerrard just so happens to be the name of my favorite soccer player.
Captain of his club and country he is a natural leader and fiercely loyal. Traits that I want Kevin to have. When we looked up the meaning of Gerard, it was “brave”. We were sold and went with the English/Irish spelling. Gerrard.
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