*** 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.
Julianne says
FABRIC ME!
My parents chose my name because they were in the business for “J” names and there happened to be a gymnast in the Olympics that year named Julianne. My middle name has become significant to me because it is also the same as my husband’s middle name: Lee!
Ann says
FABRIC ME!
My name is my Grandmother’s middle names. Ann Elizabeth. I always think I got the sweet end of that deal; if I had been named for their first names I would be Cleta Irene.
Sam says
FABRIC ME!
My dad had a little crush on Elizabeth Montgomery and he liked her name on the show (Samantha).
Vanessa says
FABRIC ME!!! And yep….same here…no exciting story behind my name either.
Leslie says
FABRIC ME! I got Leslie because my mom wouldn’t let my dad name me after an ex girlfriend. Not only would that have been weird, but I narrowly escaped the name Lloydette. No offense to anyone with that name, but I don’t think I could have handled a childhood with a name that unique – I already get enough confusion on whether I’m a boy or girl Leslie (thanks, Leslie Nielson!). Maybe if I was Lesley – Oh, who am I kidding, I should be thankful for what I got. :)
Alexis says
FABRIC ME!!!! (because I could really use some new fabric to make a new duvet set! and curtains! and Pillows!)
As for my Name, It was supposed to be Alexandra (we are extremely distantly related to Alexander the Great) but my parents felt it’d be too long for a kid to spell…. -_- Always wanted it to be Alexandra.
Audra says
Fabric me!
My parents got my name off an old western show (The Big Valley), they also got my brother’s name from there. It’s kind of fun having a more unique name, you hardly ever run into another one :)
Mirullia says
FABRIC ME!
My name Mirullia, pronounced Mur-ill-a, is (as far as I know) an Italian name that means “wonderful.” The name came from my great Aunt, and to this day I have never met another Mirullia. I have heard of some Merilla’s and Marella’s, but I am the only Mirullia currently living in the United States.
shelly p. says
Fabric Me!! My parents liked the name, end of story:(
Audrey says
It’s time to FABRIC ME away!
Harini says
FABRIC ME! My mom and dad couldn’t get to agree on the right name for me, they put down their options on chits of paper and had a friend pick one blind folded! But I am not complaining..I love my name :)
Julie S says
fabric me! When I was born, my dad said “She’s a Julie!” and that is how I got my name.
Laura says
“FABRIC ME!”
Was named after my Great Grandmother.
Jill says
FABRIC ME!
My mom named me Jill after my dad rejected her first choice name, Jennifer.
Francesca E-F says
FABRIC ME!
No meaning behind my name, though I often get guilt-tripped for being a Francesca and not speaking Italian!
Melissa Muegge says
FABRIC Me! I love my name and love how it came to my parents. My name is Melissa Gail. My dad is a musician and a big big fan of the Allman Brothers and loved palying the song Melissa so much that he named me after it. My middle name came from my grandmother Gail who my mother says is my guardian angle.
Carrie says
I have a family name for my “real” name (Caroline) that I thought was weird when I was little but I really like it now that I’m older and have better taste :)
Jessica B. says
FABRIC ME!! My dad picked my name out….one of MANY Jessica’s from the 80’s…lol
Carly Kenkel says
Fabric Me! I was named for Carly Simon. My middle name was after a good family friend who also ended up being my babysitter when I was little.
Mallory says
FABRIC ME! I was named after the Mallory in Family Ties.
Laura says
Fabric Me!
My name is Laura and I am named for my mother’s favorite doll when she was a little girl!
Emily says
Fabric Me! My name means Industrious….which I suppose is true ;)
Heidi @ Decor & More says
FABRIC ME!!
My parents met in Garmisch, Germany when my grandfather (mom’s dad) was my father commanding officer. They hence had a fondness for the name “Heidi”. :)
Thanks for hosting, y’all!!
xo Heidi
Dara says
FABRIC ME!
My dad’s name is Darryl, so my parents thought Dara was cute for a girl. It was either that or Zoe and my brothers veto-ed that name.
Courtney says
fabric me! My parents had two names they liked but could not decide upon- Courtney or Tracy. When I was born, they both looked at me and said “Courtney” at the same time… And so Courtney it was!
Ellie says
Fabric Me!! Ellie is short for Elizabeth but I’ve been called Ellie from birth. I seriously wouldn’t turn around if someone shouted Elizabeth at me! My grandfather didn’t like the name Ellie so my mom went with Elizabeth for formality sake but she still got her way with Ellie!
jeanie says
Fabric Me!!
My name was shortened from Jeanette to Jeanie and I always wished I’d been called Jeanette (except when my Mom was mad at me).
Amy says
Fabric me!
The meaning of the name Amy is Beloved but I think my parents picked it for popularity sake-4 other babies named Amy in the Maternity ward the day I was born!
Jen says
FABRIC ME!
No special family meaning here. My dad picked it out. I guess I’m in the “Most Popular Girl Name of 1979” club!:)
Anna D says
FABRIC ME! PLEASE! :)
My name means “Graceful one”. Which is a riot, since my depth perception leaves a lot to be desired. I share both my first name and my middle name with my two late great-grandmothers :)
Julie L says
Fabric me please. I love fabric
leah k. says
FABRIC ME!
I think that my parents wanted something unusual and not run-of-the-mill. Back in the day when I was growing up I was the only Leah around. And I appreciate that my Mom and Dad had some wisdom to not go with more standard names for me and my siblings… there are lots of little girls running around with the name Leah now, but not too many of us older girls!
Elisa says
Fabric me! My mom loved the named Elizabeth but a close friend had already named her daughter that. So she chose “Elisa” and told everyone it’s pronounced “Alyssa”, half of Elizabeth.
Valerie says
FABRIC ME!
Lynne says
FABRIC ME! No meaning behind my name. Mom saw it in a book she was reading and liked it…
Ako says
Fabric Me! My name is Japanese name and my parents named me after my Dad’s guitar teacher that changed his life. It’s not a common name even in Japan growing up, but I always loved it. And now I moved to Canada, it is really simple name so people here have no problem pronounce my name and remembering it.
Kathryn Dene says
Fabric Me!
My parents picked my first name because they liked it. Turns out that four generations ago, there was a version of “Kathryn” in each generation of my father’s family. My middle name is a shortened version of my maternal grandmother’s name, Ivadene.
Mel says
FABRIC ME!
My name (Melissa) has no particular significance. My parents just thought it sounded nice with our last name.
Steph says
FABRIC ME!! No special meaning behind my name, kinda boring! :) Pick me! I need to make some new pillows for my sofa and dining nook.
Sarah T says
FABRIC ME! My parents had a lot of trouble picking out names for my 3 siblings, but when they found out they were having me, Sarah was the only one they ever considered. I guess they just knew what I was supposed to be called!
lisa says
FABRIC ME! i think my parents said my name was from teh character on green acres.
Ruth says
FABRIC ME!!!
I was named after Bible Ruth. It means friend which I’ve always liked. It’s a good name to try and live up to. :-)
Marci says
FABRIC ME!!!
I was named after my father!
Sonia says
FABRIC ME! My parents named me after a family friend. No big story, they just liked the name. :-)
Ruth says
FABRIC ME!!!
Ruth means friend which I’ve always liked. It’s a good name to try and live up to. :-)
Adrian says
Fabric Me! I believe my name means “dark one” but my parents say they just picked it out of a book.
Jessica says
Fabric me!!
My married last name Hammarback means Norwegian blacksmith. There are less than 40 Hammarbacks in the United States…fun fact!!
Angela says
FABRIC ME! My name comes from ‘angel’ pretty obvious. Although the legend in my family goes….My Mum’s name is Jilanne and when Mum & Dad were discussing names Dad suggested I be named after my mother. She never really liked her name so she said “no!”. Dad suggested what about Anne-Jill and Mum hated that too. Then when I was born, the Doctor showed me to Dad & he turned to Mum & said “we’ve got Angela” and that’s it. :-)
Allison S says
Fabric me!
Emily says
FABRIC ME! So boring, no story behind my name :)