Maxwell
The meaning of Maxwell is 'great stream', according to its Scottish origin. The name traditionally referred to 'a person who dwelled at Maccus spring' or the 'stream of Maccus'. The name is derived from a Scottish surname meaning 'Mack's stream', originating from the Scottish given name Mack, which is a short form of the Scandinavian name Magnus. Also with Latin origins, the name means 'great'. In Old English, it may also mean 'stream', a translation from the word 'wella'. A notable person with this name is James Maxwell, a Scottish physicist. The name also belongs to Maxwell Caulfield, a British-American movie, stage, and television actor and singer. Variations of this name include Måns, Magne, and Mogens.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
great stream
Origin
Scottish
Numerology
M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.
A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.
X is for x, the mysterious side of you!
W is for wonder, the child in us all.
E is for electric, a sparkling trait!
L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.
L is for look, the way you look at life.
Lucky
Maxwell lucky number is 9.
The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.
Famous People Named Maxwell
- Maxwell Davenport "Max" Taylor U.S. general; chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Maxwell (born Gerald Maxwell Rivera) American R&B singer
- (James) Maxwell Anderson American playwright
- Maxwell Perry Cotton American actor
- Maxwell Caulfield English actor
Maxwell in Pop Culture
- Maxwell Sheffield character on TV's "The Nanny"
- Maxwell character in film "Across the Universe"
- Maxwell "Max" Smart main character on TV's "Get Smart"
- Maxwell Lord name of a few characters in DC Comics
- Maxwell Lightwood character in the Mortal Instruments series
