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Name Origin

Matthew is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'God's gift.'

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Famous People

Matthew McConaughey (1969-)

Actor

  • Academy Award for Best Actor
  • Golden Globe Award

Matthew Perry (1969-)

Actor

  • Known for his role as Chandler Bing in the sitcom 'Friends'

Matthew broderick (1962-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' and 'WarGames'

Matthew Vaughn (1971-)

Film director

  • Directed films such as 'Kick-Ass', 'Kingsman: The Secret Service', and 'X-Men: First Class'

Matthew Arnold (1822-1888)

Poet, literary critic

  • Considered one of the most important Victorian poets and critics

Matthew Henson (1866-1955)

Explorer

  • First African American to reach the North Pole