In high school French class we were given a French name and our teacher called us by that name from that point forward. My name was Pascale. I loved it! And actually, it worked for me because the name, Pascale, means born on (or around) easter and my birthday is in the spring.
That year of high school French class was soon over and the name Pascale was never used in reference to me again. I never forgot it though, and it still bares for me a little gleam of interest. Pascale is like a dream name – not one I would ever use for myself but someday when I write that novel, I would definitely want a heroine named Pascale!
Do you have a dream name? Maybe you heard someone with this name or you came up with it on your own. It’s a name that sometimes you think you might like for yourself. Maybe it’s one you would give to your child (or already have). Tell me about your dream name and why you like it.
That’s funny, because I was just remembering my name I used in college Spanish class. “Amada.” My dream name. It means “Loved one” in Spanish and it sounded so romantic rolling off the tongue. I think I’ll start using it with my daughter. Thanks for reminding me! =)
Mindy
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January 21, 2010
8:44 pm
And with the name Amada, you’d live longer too (remember the story on people whose names begin with the letter A?)
January 22, 2010
6:24 am
My dream name is Allison. I love it because it has nicknames like Allie and Al. Although I like Allie the best, or of course Allison. I write murder mysteries and the heroine’s name is Allison. I think this name is pretty and lends itself to a little girl hence the nickmane Allie, and professionally you can go by Allison. I may take this name for myself, I love it so much. My favorite musicians are Alison Krauss and Allison Crowe.
January 26, 2010
5:23 pm