Translating The Name

I looked up the meaning of the name "Keith" today.

Apparently it's of scottish and gaelic origin, and its literal meaning is "forest." Other sources claim that my name means "wood dweller" or "forest protector," suggesting that I enjoy being surrounded by trees, constantly ponder the natural world, and have an inherent urge to defend both nature and other things that come natural to me. To reiterate, one site stated that individuals named Keith have "great respect for nature and will always defend their family traditions."

I also recently found out about a book called "What Your Birthday Reveals About You" from my friend Corey, and she was kind enough to share with me what the book had to say about my date of birth (thanks Corey!).

"October 9: Many well-known actors, writers, and musicians celebrate their birthdays on this date. With your artistic temperament and magnetic personality, you could find your niche in the arts and entertainment. Your exceptional sensitivity to atmosphere, color, texture, sound, and music helps you relate the world around you in a creative manner. At the same time, your inherent compassion and spirituality impel you to fight for worthy causes. As a true diplomat, you are adept at rallying people and bringing them together. Whether furthering your own work or helping to save the world, you know exactly how to put your literary talents and promotional abilities to the best possible use.

A natural born detective with a quick and penetrating mind, you are a stealthy observer of the human condition. Although your feelings of responsibility for others can cause you to proselytize for your principles and beliefs, you often refuse to go along with society's ideas of right and wrong. Nevertheless, you have a subtle way of inspiring people to do their best.

If your intense idealism is disappointed, you may retreat into a deep funk. However, your depressions don't last long, because you're a highly social person. All anyone needs to do to cheer you up is invite you to a party. Partnership is important to you. In a truly intimate relationship, you make an exceptionally giving mate or lover. As one of the last of the true romantics, you're generally inclined to put your partner's needs ahead of your own."

Interesting. Some of the points that were mentioned in terms of the meaning of my name and my birthday seem particularly true for me.