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We always teased my brother bc he was not joshing.

I went to school with a guy named Joshua. He happened to be one of the most popular guys at school and a jock. So, this name always makes me think of the preppy, athletic prom king type.

Personal experiences with the name Joshua: | Edit

My husband's name is Joshua, and I love his name. I've always envisioned the name Joshua as a name that carries youth, strength, and intelligence, not to mention attractiveness.

My husband's name is also Joshua. He's 26, so, born in the 80's. I LOVE his name also, even if it is fairly popular. It will be one of our son's middle names.

Most Joshuas I know are cute and players.

Nicknames for Joshua: | Edit

Josh, Joshie, Joshiwashiwa, J.w.-(Joshua William) joshie squashie

Meanings and history of the name Joshua: | Edit

hebrew name,means john, jesus

Famous real-life people named Joshua: | Edit

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain the hero at Little Round Top at the battle of Gettysburg, was originally born in Maine and a professor of rhetoric at Bowdoin College. Eventually he was promoted to Brig. Gen. and was given the honor by Gen. Grant to command the troops that accepted the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox. After the war he became the Governor of Maine and President of Bowdoin College.
Joshua Jackson (Dawson's Creek actor)
Joshua Bell, Violinist
Joshua Redman, Jazz Saxophonist
Joshua Radin, Singer/Songwriter
Joshua davies photographer
Joshua Cribbs, NFL player, Cleveland Browns
Joshua Applestone, butcher, Fleisher's Grassfed and Organic Meats

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