Names beginning with “Sam” evoke a diverse array of individuals from history, literature, and popular culture. People such as the biblical prophet Samuel, the strongman Samson, the loyal Samwise Gamgee, the revolutionary Samuel Adams, and the influential Samuel Johnson all share this moniker. Other notable Samuels include the playwright Beckett, the explorer Champlain, the footballer Eto’o, the inventor Morse, and the actor Jackson, each leaving their unique mark in their respective fields.