What difference does a name make?

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We've all heard the Shakespearean line of "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet". Meaning, no matter what name someone or something has does not change how they are. However, do you believe in the power a name can hold? For example, one of my grandfather's was called James. He was a misogynistic, unfaithful, angry, womanizing pig (as told to me by my mother). I have a brother also called James, and not only does he look a lot like my grandfather but has one or two of those traits. Coincidence, or something in the name? My sons have; to me, what I consider special names. My eldest, who will be 18 this year is called Keiron Jacob. I did not know the meaning of his name when I chose it, I just loved the sounding of the names chosen, but I have since found out their meanings (Keiron means Dark and Jacob means supplanter). I would not say that Keiron is either dark, nor is he any kind of usurper (but he is young, you never know!) My middle child has somewhat of a tongue in cheek name in reference to his birth. His name is Damien, named after the child from the film "the Omen". He was born 6 days early and weighed 6 pounds and 6 ounces (plus I thought it a lovely name, but it fit). So far he has not caused anyone to kill themselves... yet. My youngest child has a beautiful name, and it is Loki. He is named after the Norse god of mischief. He's a wonderfully behaved baby and certainly no miscief maker yet, though of that one I am sure his name will make an impression on his nature! So, do you think a name matters when trying to consider the nature of a person?