david

being a part of the korean-american christian community, i can't stand the name "david." it is by far the most generic name & add a kim/lee/park to it, and you're bound to have FB/gmail/phone number mishaps (i am definitely guilty of emailing the wrong "david lee" on many occasions).

however, i see the appeal of naming your child "david." he is my favorite (and most interesting) character in the bible.  a poet, musician, sheperd, warrior, hero, adulterer, murderer, king- he is one complex man with amazingly human flaws but an unfailing love & "oneness" with God.

visiting italy last year, i had the pleasure of seeing different depictions of david, though i have to say bernini's david definitely trumps michelangelo's (most famous) version in my opinion.

michelangelo's david (1501-1504)

  

created in the height of the renaissance, it is said that michelangelo's david is the "perfect man" in regards to structure and proportions. he is depicted as "tense and watchful," in a posture that is ready for battle (though he looks pretty relaxed to me...)

bernini's david (1623)

coming from the baroque era, bernini's david is much more active and dramatic.  he is portrayed in mid-motion as he is battling it out with goliath. plus, i find him really handsome/attractive. i couldn't help but stare (for an inappropriately long duration) at his beautiful face.

who doesn't love a man of action?