Story+of+your+Name

==One of our in-class prompts dealt with our names. For extra credit, write a paragraph or two about your name. The more well-done the paragraph(s), the more points you can earn. I expect that most paragraphs will earn 5 points if they are well-written. This means complete sentences, correct spelling and punctuation, and good grammar. Have someone proof-read for you!==

Here are some ideas to get you started:

 * 1) How was your name chosen? Had it been chosen a long time before you, was it a last-minute thing, was it an agreement between your parents or did one "win" the argument? Ask if you don't know.
 * 2) Do you like your name? Does it seem to fit you? Why or why not?
 * 3) What would your name have been if you'd been born the opposite sex? Again, ask!
 * 4) How does your name "feel" on you? Does it feel like it represents you exactly, like there's no better name for you, or does it feel like a poor fit? Maybe you feel that your name feels weaker than you are, or that you should be stronger or sweeter or sillier than you are. Explain your feelings.
 * 5) What is the meaning of your name? Where did it come from, how did it evolve? Look it up. How popular was it the year you were born? How do you feel about that?
 * 6) Are you named after someone? Who? How do you feel about that? Do you feel a unique connection to that person, whether or not you've met them? Do you keep that connection a secret instead?
 * 7) Anything else about your name that you feel is important, write it down.