*** This giveaway is now closed – see who won below! ***
After 10,000 interesting name origin stories, random.org has selected our winners as… Beth (who says “my dad picked it out and to this day I’m whole heartily a daddy’s girl.”) and Chelsea (who’s name story is: “My parents got my name from the 1981 movie, On Golden Pond. ‘Chelsea’ was played by Jane Fonda”) Congrats!
I realize from the name Online Fabric Store, you might have trouble guessing what this online store sells, so allow me to solve that mystery for ya. Fabric! And seemingly every kind of fabric – like upholstery, decor, quilting, apparel and even garden fabric. Which means that this week’s two winners (who are each getting $250 to spend there) could tackle anything from sewing some pillow covers or making a duvet to redoing the curtains in an entire room. And the cool thing about their system is that the more yardage you buy, the cheaper each yard gets – and once you get over that $50 mark, your shipping in the US is free.
- PRIZE: A $250 gift card to Online Fabric Store
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “FABRIC ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: …what’s the meaning behind your name? Does it carry some special significance within your family? Or is there a cool story behind how your parents picked it? Have you always wished it was something else?
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: Wahoo, this giveaway is available worldwide!
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
- ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!
Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Online Fabric Store.
RosieRose says
FABRIC ME
My name is Rose….. Like the flower….. And after my grandmother ….
I wanted to be called Anne growing up … Wanted to be an English princess not a little Italian Aussie..
Nikki V says
Fabric Me! Before I was born my parents knew they’d ne their first daughter Nicole- no family connection, just loved the name! It also has a fabulous meaning- victory of the people!
Meg says
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When my crazy mom was in labor she still didn’t have a name, but she was reading the book Little Women so I was named Meg after the oldest daughter and then my middle name comes from the author Louise May Alcott. I like my name, its unique, I’ve never met another Meg before…besides those silly Megans waltzing around pretending to be a unique “Meg”.
Lisa says
FABRIC ME! My name is Lisa and my father loved the Nat King Cole song Mona Lisa and my mother was a hippie artist so I guess she had a connection to the painting. I always wished it was a longer name and Lisa was the nickname because I always wanted a nickname and never had one.
Jessica says
Fabric me!!
My middle name is a family name.
Ashley says
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Fonzie on the show Happy Days had a girlfriend with my name and my dad liked the name so much he gave it to me!
RosieRose says
Little did I know I could be an English Rose and that would’ve worked equally as well.
Melissa @ Renovations & Relationships says
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My mother says I was named after Melissa Manchester, but all I know, there were lots of Melissa’s in my class growing up. So I got used to being called by my last name “Meece”, which I don’t particularly like. :(
Kelsey Noll says
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Becky says
FABRIC ME please. My mom loved the name Rebecca, and had my older brother been a girl, he’d have been Rebecca She called her pregnant belly with him Teddy/Becky and he was Teddy, and with me she called me Becky/Ben and I am Becky!
mary says
FABRIC ME!!!!!! X My middle name– Elene– has been passed down for generations! I love that.
Christine says
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I don’t think my name has any special meaning, but I wanted to change it when I was little from Christine Ann to Christina Marie. I actually started writing that name on all my schoolwork!
Kerri says
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My parents liked the name of the woman that shared my mom’s room at the hospital. That woman, however, did not name her child after my mom :)
Kirstin says
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My mother named me for a character in this movie http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055895/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 I’ve never seen it and I’m not sure if I want to!
Becky says
Fabric Me! There’s no real significance behind my first name, other than my parents really liked it – though I was almost Amanda/Mandy instead of Rebecca/Becky. They made the change in the last few weeks before I was born. And my middle name came from my great Aunt!
erin says
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my name is erin because that is what my grandmother wanted to name my mom in 1947. however, my aunt joan talked my grandmother into naming her linda because it was the name of a popular song at the time. we are of irish descent, so my dad went for it, too.
Melissa Perkins says
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Lucky Girl says
Fabric me! My name means “like a lamb”.
Jennifer says
Fabric Me! Geez, wish I had some cool story behind my name but instead my mother along with 95% of the other mothers in the 80’s decided to name me Jennifer. I’ve always wished I had something more original and unique, especially when in high school my two bffs were also Jennifers!
christie dehoff says
FABRIC ME!! my name is a combination of my maternal grandmothers maiden name (christie) and a family name on my dad’s side (bryan).
Allison says
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No special meaning to my name- they just liked it!
Natasha S says
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Melinda says
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And yes, I do have an interesting naming story: my name was originally intended to be Melissa, but on the day I was born, there were 5 other Melissas in the nursery. My parents went back to the baby book and picked Melinda instead. It also means, “love song” which I think is extra special. :)
Katie in VA says
FABRIC ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My name is super special…my first name is from my Great Grandmother, my middle name is 2 names put together (one from my Grandmother and from my Mom’s high school friend who died in a tragic accident).
Allison M. says
FABRIC ME! My first name was just picked from a book, but my middle name is a family name – several great women with my name!
Michelle says
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My mom was a hippie and huge Beatles fan… so we all got names inspired by them. John, Paul and Michelle (my belle). My middle name is my aunt’s name.
Ashley Bland says
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No meaning behind my name (as far as I know). I actually think its cooler as a boys name.
Dana says
fabric me.
named after the wing of the hospital I was born in.
Leslie Ann says
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My mom had a friend with my name.
Lisa says
FABRIC ME! ___
Alisia says
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My name was honestly just something my dad heard once and thought was pretty. Boring but true story :)
KristenP says
Fabric me! Wisdom and purity.
Shaun says
FABRIC ME! (for my wife actually, she loves to sew) My name is just a random choice by my parents.
Kelly C. says
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I’m named after my grandfather and an old Another World actress. ‘Kelly Denise’
Mary says
FABRIC ME! I’m named after my great grandmother.
Leigh Anne L says
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My name is a combination of my grandmother’s name and mother’s middle name. Love that it has such great meaning for me!
Kate says
Fabric me!! My given name is Katie but people think it must be Kathryn or Kaitlyn. Kind of nice because now I’m Kate. :)
Maryanne W. says
FABRIC ME! My dad chose my name at the last minute! I really like my name because it is unique, but not overly weird.
Abby says
FABRIC ME! No special meaning behind my name – my parents just liked it. :)
Courtney M says
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Megan L says
FABRIC ME! My parents picked Megan because they had never heard it before. That was in March 1982. I think it was the most popular girls name come December.
Kimmi says
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Frannie says
Fabric me! Always wanted a different name b/c it sounded too ‘granny’ to me! (Frances)
Terri says
FABRIC ME! I love this website. I purchased numerous yards of burlap for our daughters wedding.
I was named after my fathers cousin (Terry) and Terry’s son was named after my dad. Obviously he was a male with his name ending in a “Y” Mine ends with an “I”.
Jessica says
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The coolest thing about my name is that my initials also spell my nickname – and my mom’s name is the same. It was by chance but I love that.
Courtney H. says
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Apparently my name means “short nose.” That’s pretty original.
When I was in elementary school I wanted my name to start with a K, to the point where I was begging my mom to let me legally change it. Never happened…
Kyrie says
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My parents were expecting a boy they were going to name James Thomas after my grandfather and uncle. I was actually nameless for 2 days before they settled on Kyrie. Most people assume it comes from the Catholic prayer “Kyrie Elision” (Translation: Lord have mercy) but they couldn’t be more wrong. My mother’s favorite song at the time was “Kyrie” by Mr. Mister.
My middle name, Sky was a suggestion from my grandmother.
Toby says
Fabric Me! I was named after my dad’s best friend from kindergarden who was a boy. Didn’t faze my parents that they were giving what is mainly considered a boy’s name, to a girl!
lorin says
fabric me! Lorin came from 2 Aunt Lori’s, great uncle Loren and Grandma Lorene. I love the name, but as a kid hated never seeing my name on anything!
Melissa p says
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Wish my name was something cool with some significance…my mom was obsessed with little house on the prairie, two of the actresses are Melissa’s. yep.