Matthew McConaughey Names His Son Levi
JUL 9, 2008 AT 08:05 AM
Boy! Isn't this the day for understanding why celebrities chose the names they did for their children. Matthew McConaughey has named his son Levi Alves McConaughey. No, it isn't after the jean company. It's actually a nod to Matthew, the apostle.
He wrote on his Web site that "Levi" is another name for the apostle Matthew in the Bible. "They were, in fact, two names for the same person," he said.
Said McConaughey: "This particular 'time' represents my favorite verse
in the book of Matthew in the Bible: 'If thy eye be single, thy whole
body will be full of light.'"
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Is Levi pronounced like the jeans Levi's or is it pronounced "levee"? Does anyone know? It's a common name in French, "Lévi" and it's pronounce "Layvee". So just wondering...
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It's not a french name, it's jewish/hebrew. Anyways, I like it.
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I didn't say it's French! I said it's a COMMON name in French. Read again!
I am sorry, but it is not a common name in French. Unless you are Jewish. And even so, it is not that common. But you are right about the pronunciation in French. Just to lift any doubts: I am French
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elton john sings a song about a levi
Such a good name, I love it.
considering camila is brazilian, i guess it's pronounced "levee". I'm sure it is, actually..
No Levi like the jeans.. It's from the Bible.
Levi is a beautiful name. The pronunciation is of no matter. Just as the pronunciation of 'Marie' verses 'Mary'. In school, most of the teachers called me Angie. I like Angel, and use it when my parents don't introduce me to someone. Levi is a blessed name. And, as for biblical reference, how many of you can remember "first-hyhand" what pronunciation Abba gave when he named Levi? Pronunciation is pish-posh, and none of your business, unless, should you meet him, personnally, and- given that case- it will ultimately be HIS choice.
Love the name! I wish them the best!
That picture is not flattering. Her foundation is the totally wrong color, but she usually looks amazing. Anywhoo I think the name is cute. Just like I'm sure little Levi is.
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I work with a Levi :-) Awesome name!
She is beautiful!
My brother-in-law's name is Levi (yes Portuguese it is pronounced Levee), i like that name. It's a common enough but not too common name. :)
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Levi is a good, strong name. I have both a cousin and a second cousin (who are not related) that are named Levi. They just pronounce it like the jeans. But, like others have said, since Camilla speaks Portuguese, it might be pronounced with an accent.
Elton John wrote the song about Levon.
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