What is the meaning of Proverbs 18 21?

They can bring joy or cause misery. Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: "The tongue has the power of life and death." The stakes are high. Your words can either speak life, or your words can speak death. Our tongues can build others up, or they can tear them down. An unchecked fire doubles in size every minute.

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Keeping this in consideration, do names even matter?

Names matter a lot. Just like people judge a book by it's cover, they judge an idea, company or whatever by the name. The right name for your idea matters a lot. The right name for your article or blog post matters a lot. Moreover, does your name reflect your personality? Social scientists believe that names produce a Dorian Gray effect, influencing personality, how we're perceived, and even physical appearance. "Each name has associated characteristics, behaviors, and a look, and as such, it has a meaning and a shared schema within a society."

And another question, who has rights to naming child?

parents Who Has the Right to Name a Child? Both parents have the right to name their children. If either you or the other parent want to change your child's name, you both have to agree to the change. If the other parent refuses to give consent, then you need to get approval from the court. What does the Bible say about choosing a name? Proverbs 22:1 ? "A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold." But if one has to choose between them, Solomon says, "Choose a good name." Solomon's son Rehoboam chose wealth (i.e. higher taxes) rather than the love and respect of his people.

Consequently, how did people name their children in the bible?

In Old Testament times, children were usually named by their mothers. These "El" and "Yah" names were meant to honor God and ensure that God was a part of their children's lives. These names declared "God rules" and "Who is like God?"