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Comments and insights on the name Mordecai: | Edit

I love the name, Mordecai. In fact, my son, who will be born in 8 days, will be named Mordecai. It is Hebrew for warrior for God. Mordecai is a good strong Christian name for a boy, and I love it!

:I just have to point out, Mordecai is not Hebrew for "warrior of God". It means "follower of Marduk" (Marduk, a Babylonian god).

Personal experiences with the name Mordecai: | Edit

I am naming my baby boy Mordecai. That is a pretty personal experience, right? LOL. :D

Nicknames for Mordecai: | Edit

of course there is the usual, Mordy. But I think I like Cai better. But Mordecai is a good name, there really is no need for a nickname.

Meanings and history of the name Mordecai: | Edit

In the biblical Book of Esther, Mordechai was the cousin of Esther who refused to bow down to Haman.
Pronounced: mor-də-KIE

Famous real-life people named Mordecai: | Edit

Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown, member of Baseball Hall of Fame, inducted as a Chicago Cub
Mordecai Richler, Canadian author

Mordecai in song, story & screen: | Edit

Mordecai Green, fictional character in John Grisham's "The Street Lawyer".
Mordecai Heller, fictional character in Tracy J. Butler's "Lackadaisy".