There are about 1,500 names of people in the Bible, and for centuries it has been a popular source for finding names for children. The names of the four gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John have always been great favourites.
Stephen, meaning a crown became the first Christian martyr because he had the courage to condemn the people for killing the prophets who foretold the coming of Jesus whom they had now murdered.
Doubting Thomas meaning twin wouldn’t believe unless he saw the nail prints in the hands of Jesus. Happily he did believe when he saw them and he cried out, “My Lord and my God.” [John 20:28]