In the case of American author Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961) it was from his mother’s surname, which was possibly an Anglicized form of French de Chiel, of unknown meaning.
People with the name Agathi have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
People with the name Christoforus have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
People with the name Xenres have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.