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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I love reading your posts Tania, they always bring a smile. My sister named me, she was 14 & HATED Mom & Dad’s choices…so they let her name me. I was born in 1956 so she was already embarrassed by Mom being pregnant.
I didn’t realize Grundy was close to VA/TN state line, I live in Greeneville. We were just at the Pinnacle last Saturday & we go to Abingdon. We love the Creeper Trail. Small world!
GREAT story! And adorable outfit – can’t go wrong with all of those casual classics in the mix. : ) Ana
Well, I’m Brandye because of a book my mother read while pregnant. I was supposed to be Liza, but my aunt “stole” the name for my cousin 6 mos older than me. While growing up “Brandye” was not easy (I’m 51 and the oldest one I know of), Liza would’ve been HORRIBLE with my maiden name. It worked so much better for my cousin’s! (Yes, I literally HATE that song. If a guy sang it to me back in the day, I’d just walk away. UGH!)
My grandmothers were Eula Mae and Pauline. Old school names are making a comeback. There’s a 2nd grader on my campus named Hazel. I doubt Eula or Pauline will come back around.
Both of my children have a strong name and a faithful name. Just something that was important to me in my 20s. I’d probably use more family names now.
I named my oldest son, Matthan, which is in the book of Matthew. He is the father of Joseph. My other son is named Joseph, but after his father. It just worked out that way. Haha
I bet going to family functions growing up was a hoot with all the characters you’ve shared! Fun fun fun!
All the names in my family are very bland and ‘waspy’ ~ my own is inspired by my mom’s grandmother……. now my paternal grandmothers middle name was “Virnitia” (her Grandmothers name) and I have never heard of that name ~ southern name maybe? (they were from- yep you guessed it~ Virginia! LOL)
Well, how about that! My name means Princess as well but my heritage is Polish and I even have a shirt that says, Polish Princess! My 40 year old son is having his first child in 3 weeks and he wanted to name him Zoltan. Zoltan? Where did he get that? Thankfully his wife said, “It sounds like a circus performer. Heck NO!” They are naming him Wyatt and giving him my husband’s name for a middle name. I like Wyatt and I am going to get the little guy cowboy boots and a Stetson!
I agree about the circus performer. I was thinking a fortune teller! Haha. Wyatt, however is adorable ????
I stumbled on your blog while looking for “age appropriate ” outfits on Pinterest. We have very similar style! ???? My name is Barbara, which most call me Barb. According to my parents, I was supposed to be Karen Lynn until their friends delivered their daughter a week before my arrival and named her Karen. My Dad chose my name, and actually I think it suits me! I’m originally from West Virginia, and have been to Grundy, VA. I had a dear friend that was from there, but also, when my sons were in school, they wrestled. Grundy has been known for that since my husband was in school! So glad I found your blog!
So glad you stumbled on to my site. My mom is always amazed at how many people have heard of Grundy, since it is so tiny and off the beaten path????????????
That puts us all to shame Tania-middle of nowhere and still beautiful clothes and style for miles!
Another Virginia “girl” here — from Richmond ….love your blog. My older sister was named by my mother after her mother and favorite aunt. So it was my fathers turn when I came along two years later….Martha Ann – don’t know where the Martha came from but the Ann was from my mother’s name….sort of glad he didn’t name me after his mother “Blanch”- loved her just not the name. With my older sister Mary and me, Martha we always say my brother was grateful not to be named Lazarus!
That’s funny, Martha????
Cute outfit and love the stories!
I am so happy to have discovered you yesterday! I already thought we had a lot in common, from taste in clothing, to haircut, to reading about your change in diet dye to your husband ‘s health scare. Now this morning I see that you live in Grundy…..I am from southwest Virginia as well….Roanoke, to be exact. I went to Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, where I met my husband. We became friends with a group of guys that lived on his floor, who were from Abingdon. We used to go there a lot. Our best friend even named his dog Grundy! And, my brother went to Emory and Henry, where he met his first wife, who was from the Abingdon area. Their wedding was at her dad’s house in Heyter’s Gap. Small world!
So you are well aware, Cindy, that I live in the middle of nowhere! Lol!! We have beautiful scenery though.????
Oh yes, indeed! I’m really impressed that there is a fashionista in Grundy! So which direction do you head when you shop for your beautiful clothes?
Exit 7 in Abingdon, and The Pinnacle in Bristol,Tn