Seth

The long-neglected name of Adam and Eve's third son after Cain and Abel, Seth is appreciated for its gentle, understated presence -- and strong middle-name potential. It reached a high of Number 63 in the year 2000.

The name was adopted in England in the late Middle ages, then popularized by the Puritans after the Protestant Reformation.

Seth was widely heard in the American old West, as reflected in such vintage TV oaters as Wagon Train, featuring Major Seth Adams. George Eliot and Charles Dickens both created characters named Seth and there is a Twilight werewolf called Seth Clearwater.

Currently, Seth has taken on a lighter persona via such high-profile comical Seths as talk-show host Seth Meyers, the movies' Seth Rogen and animated-comedy creator Seth MacFarlane.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

appointed, placed

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

S is for secret, that you can certainly keep.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

T is for thoughtful, the caring you.

H is for honest, something you hold dear.

Lucky

Seth lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Seth

• Susannah Spurgeon wife of C. H. Spurgeon
• Susannah Edwards 7th daughter of Jonathan Edwards theologian
• Susannah Grant American screenwriter/director
• Susannah Yolande York English actress
• Susannah Melvoin American singer

Seth in Pop Culture

• Set aka Seth god of the desert, storms and chaos in Egyptian mythology
• Seth Cohen character on TV's "The O.C."
• Seth Clearwater character in the Twilight series