Origin of name

[rich8may]

Does anyone know if my 7x great grandfather's first name, BOENERGES, is of Scottish origin?

[ScabbyDouglas]

Not much turns up on Boenerges, and I've never heard of it as a Scottish name (nor any other kind).

However - BoAnerges turns up in a Biblical context as a name (orginally meaning "Sons of Thunder") and is a collective name for the sons of Zebedee - James, John and? Andrew? in the Bible.

Boanerges seems also to appear as a Spanish surname.

Hope it's of some help

[rich8may]

Thanks for your help! I have a feeling that your religious interpretation is the key. Much obliged!