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Stonewall

The name Stonewall has its origin in English. The meaning of Stonewall is ‘he who comes from the place of stone walls’. People who bear the name Stonewall are often Christians by virtue of religion.
The name is also seen as the American version of the Jewish Shteynvel, and a name originating from the Slavic form of the German 'stein' which means ‘stone’, and 'welle' which means ‘wave’.
Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson earned the moniker Stonewall after being characterized as standing like a stone wall when the enemy drew near. Originally, it was a word that meant 'an act of blockage'.
Stonewall is a name mostly given to male children. In only two words, it conjures up the Stonewall riots of 1969, which served as the catalyst for the LGBT rights movement, as well as Stonewall Jackson, a Confederate leader who ranks second in terms of fame only to Robert E. Lee. 
Some famous people in history who bore the name are Erling Stonewall, a 13th-century Norwegian pretender to the throne, Stonewall Jackson American Civil War Confederate general, and Stonewall Jackson, a country musician.
The Stonewall family's ancestral home was in Cornwall. However, the etymology of their name 'stan' which means 'stone' in Old English, indicates that the person who first bore it lived close to a notable stone. The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 were the earliest records to contain the surname, Stonewall.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

English word name

Numerology

S is for sensitive, another side shows.

T is for time, you give to friends.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

W is for warmth, the glow of your friendship.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

L is for luster, your shine.

L is for life, that you live so well.

Lucky

Stonewall lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Stonewall

  • Louisa May Alcott author of Little Women
  • Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson Confederate general during the American Civil War
  • Stonewall Jackson American country singer
  • Stonewall W. "Stoney" Jackson American character actor
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