So frustrating to always have to correct — especially when most of the time the correct spelling is right in front of them! And, YES, all that stuff is for real. And we forgot a few!
I love that your name is sans H. That's actually my middle name and I find it more unique and interesting. As far as names go, don't get me started haha. I am a great fan of Kasia for its Polish roots (even though it gets butchered both in pronunciation and spelling) but the full version Katarzyna I only use for official documents in France.
I've always hated my name, 'Rosanne'. Not only is it spelled without the 'e' in the middle which confounds people, but I felt it such an old fashioned, dowdy name. I have, however, come to love my name or at least appreciate it with love since I am named after both grandmothers, Rose and Anna, and I adored them both. And since is it basically two names together, my parents decided not to give me a middle name -- so much easier when filling out official documents! As I've grown with 'Rosanne', it has been shorted to Ro, Rosie, Rox, Roxy from close friends, all spoken with endearment. So in the end, Rosanne is not so bad afterall and I have come to appreciate it. And, for the record, I love 'Sara' with no 'h' and your explanation of how the history of it has lead to your life off the beaten path.
Love this new column! I've hated my name until quite recently, I always thought that it sounded quite old-fashion (at least from a French perspective). As it is a long and quite uncommon name, people also tend to mistreat the spelling and/or pronunciation. The worst is when some people I just meet decide to call me "Jo" or "Jona" because my "name is too complicated and they can't get their head around it". *sigh*
Yea, that's not OK! One must EARN being able to shorten or endear someone with a nickname! FWIW, I think Jonalynne is beautiful—and even more so because it's unique. :)
I have the same spelling issue with my name. Two LL’s, a Y, other weird combos
Seriously is all that Calvin stuff for real!? Crazy
So frustrating to always have to correct — especially when most of the time the correct spelling is right in front of them! And, YES, all that stuff is for real. And we forgot a few!
I love that your name is sans H. That's actually my middle name and I find it more unique and interesting. As far as names go, don't get me started haha. I am a great fan of Kasia for its Polish roots (even though it gets butchered both in pronunciation and spelling) but the full version Katarzyna I only use for official documents in France.
I forgot Sara is your middle name! Feel like you've mentioned that before. :) Unique names FTW.
I've always hated my name, 'Rosanne'. Not only is it spelled without the 'e' in the middle which confounds people, but I felt it such an old fashioned, dowdy name. I have, however, come to love my name or at least appreciate it with love since I am named after both grandmothers, Rose and Anna, and I adored them both. And since is it basically two names together, my parents decided not to give me a middle name -- so much easier when filling out official documents! As I've grown with 'Rosanne', it has been shorted to Ro, Rosie, Rox, Roxy from close friends, all spoken with endearment. So in the end, Rosanne is not so bad afterall and I have come to appreciate it. And, for the record, I love 'Sara' with no 'h' and your explanation of how the history of it has lead to your life off the beaten path.
Funny how something we "hated," we can come to truly appreciate! Thanks for sharing, Ro! ;) xx
Love this new column! I've hated my name until quite recently, I always thought that it sounded quite old-fashion (at least from a French perspective). As it is a long and quite uncommon name, people also tend to mistreat the spelling and/or pronunciation. The worst is when some people I just meet decide to call me "Jo" or "Jona" because my "name is too complicated and they can't get their head around it". *sigh*
Yea, that's not OK! One must EARN being able to shorten or endear someone with a nickname! FWIW, I think Jonalynne is beautiful—and even more so because it's unique. :)
No, I don’t love my name. Everyone always asks what Judith my mother named me after. Garland, Dame Judith, Judi Dench? Love Sara w/o the h however.
You are the DAME tho! :) xx