Friday, April 16, 2021

What's in a Name?



 
N is for
Name

Hi, my name is Melinda.
Mel means "Honey" and Linda means 
"beautiful" though the article I read 
says Melinda means "beautiful honey."

When I was born, this name had not 
become a "popular" name and that is 
why I was given the name. My Mom and 
Dad didn't want me to have name that 
every other little girl would have. They 
were successful. When I was little, I called 
myself "Endy" since I could not pronounce 
my name fully.

Records show that the name did not peak 
until the late 60's -70's. Various forms of my 
name were also created. Melissa, Belinda, 
Mindy and Linda. In elementary school, 
there was a Belinda and a Mindy in my 
classes. Mindy's name was actually Melinda 
but she went by Mindy. I have a friend named
Melissa but most of us call her Missy. We have
known each other since Kindergarten,

Now I will say that growing up with a name
not seen much was frustrating at times 
especially when I wanted a souvenir with my 
name on it. Still today, I don't see my name 
much. Which is fine, I guess I'm unique. Ha! 
Ha!

My middle name is Diann. My Dad was 
insistent that the spelling was not the typical 
spelling so they spelled it this way and no E.
If I remember correctly the name came from 
song.

What's the story behind your name?


O is coming down the path.

~Keep on Dreaming~
 






2 comments:

  1. I should probably ask my Mom since I don't have the foggiest idea why I was given the name I have. Happy Saturday, Melinda!

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    1. Yes, do that. It is fun to know the background.

      Have a great day!

      M : )

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