Where Did You Get Your Name
Have you ever wondered about your name, or where it came from? I have no idea how my parents, from middle Tennessee, came up with the name Tania. Probably from one of those baby books of names. I once looked up my name in one of those books, and it said Tania meant Russian Princess. Yep, that’s me, Russian royalty. Lol
I may not know where my name came from, but you have GOT to hear the story about my grandmother and her siblings. Apparently my Great Grandfather had a brother-in-law named John, who was killed because of his name. He was leaving a bar, and someone with a grudge said, “John, is that you”? When my Great Grandfather’s brother-in-law said yes, he was shot. But, he was not the RIGHT John. Great Grandpa said none of his children would ever die because of mistaken identity. Here are a couple of the names he gave his children: my grandmother and her twin brother are A G Neoma and Q X Quillard, my Great Aunts were Tipsy Topsy, Gracie Toe Toe, and Roxie O Z, then we also have my Great Uncles Hop Leathers and Hank Brusher. Maybe I get my humor from my Great Grandpa. Lol!
I was in a denim frame of mind. I am wearing a chambray (fancy name for denim) button-up shirt from Old Navy. Mine is a medium wash, but they also have the light wash. A chambray shirt is so versatile. It can be worn very casual, or dressed up. I went with dressy casual. The top is a find from a street festival that I attended this past fall. It is from an online boutique called Envy and Lace.
To take this outfit to the dressy side, I added pearls. Starting with the top and traveling down. The earrings are peek-a-boo pearl studs. My necklace is a multiple strand pearl choker. Here is a necklace that is really cool. I have on a couple stretchy pearl bracelets and a mother-of-pearl vintage bangle.
Normally I would have opted for a purse with some color, since the rest of the outfit was neutral. But the Stella and Dot purse matched perfectly, and was already loaded with my things. In this case, laziness won out. Hahaha The ankle booties are a Cato’s brand. I bought them last year, and I have been surprised at how well they have held up. Amazon has a similar pair.
The distressed high-rise jeans are from Old Navy. These jeans have become my go-to jeans. I like the color, I like the fit, and they have just enough distress to make them current. Skinny jeans are great with flats and fit nicely in boots. It is funny to look back when skinny jeans first were introduced. I remember thinking there was no way I could, or would, wear skinny jeans. Never say never. Lol
Do you have any strange names in your family?
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My name is Seena and I’ll bet that you have never met another woman with that name. The only other one I can find with the same spelling was a silent film star in the 1920’s.
My name is Linda, along with a million other women of my generation. My mom wanted to name me Bindy, so glad she didn’t.. That would not have fit me at all! My oldest daughter is named after an old family friend. My son name was chosen from credits of a movie I watched while I was in labor, My dad tells everyone his grandson’s names are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Aaron (guess which one is mine 😀 ) and my youngest daughter, my hubby picked the name, because I named the other two!
About 50 miles southwest of Nashville
Must be a middle Tennessee thing! My uncle suggested Anastasia, but since there were so many people in my family with Ann or Anne in their name, my mom came up with Stacia Anne!
I love that name. What part of middle Tennessee?
I think Tania is a pretty name, so you lucked out! Funny story, but sorry about poor ole John (my husband’s name) My Dad wanted to name me Lisa, but my Mom liked Melissa, so I’m a compromise of both, Melesa. It’s pronounced like Ma leesa. My Dad’s name was Grady Bill and his twin sister was Sadie Bell. I could go on with some very unique names, but I’m a little embarrassed with some.
Thanks for sharing your cute story and have a great weekend, Melesa
I like the spelling, and the story behind your name. Very unique.????