*** 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.
MaryVZ says
FABRIC ME!
No fun naming story, other than that my parents really thought I was going to be a boy, so they were very ready to meet Eric Thomas, instead of Mary!
Jessica Morgan says
Fabric me…. My parents loved a good party and when mom found she was expecting she was going to name me after her fav drink… Brandi Alexander. Dad was not a fan and changed it when she was under anesthesia. Thanks dad! ;)
Kathy says
FABRIC ME! I was this close to being a Susan. My sister is Karen, so I think my folks just got wonky and decided Karen and Kathy was Kute!! haha I am glad that I’m a Kathy instead of Susan.
Rachel C says
FABRIC ME!!
My name means little lamb! My parents just liked
the name at the time.
Heidi S. says
FABRIC ME!
I am named after my mom’s favorite story. :)
Amanda says
FABRIC ME! My name is the result of 1982.
Maya says
FABRIC ME!!
My name was totally unplanned. My parents just thought of it after I was born, and went with it, although my mother does say that she loves Maya Angelou and that might have sparked the idea. It’s a really unique name, and I love being different! I never wanted to change it, until three years ago I found out the the German convention is to spell it “Maja.” Now I’m in love with the J and would like that, haha.
Amy says
I was supposed to be Adam, dad wanted Rebecca, mom wanted Paige, I ended up being Amy named after my great grandmother Amelia who passed three weeks before I was born. FABRIC ME!!!!!!!!
I looooooooooove me some fabric!!!!!!!! Especially Free Fabric!!!!!
So puhleaaaaaase FABRIC ME!!!!!!! Xoxo
Oh I always wished my name was Sorsha after the princess in Willow. Child of the eighties I am!
Kristin @ Little Corbin Hill says
FABRIC ME!
My parents didn’t really have a reason they named me Kristin but I know it means “follower of Christ” =)
Danielle says
FABRIC ME!
My parents were being original when they named me in the early 70’s. I always wished they had gone with their second choice, Celeste.
Kisha says
FABRIC ME! My mom fell in love with the name that just happened to be the name of her Irish Setter’s mother. In other words, I am named after a dog. Fittingly, many a person has told me, “I love your name…It’s the name of my dog.” Sigh.
Part 2: While my name is not so Anglo, I am. Makes for some surprised looks during first meetings.
chanie says
fabric me!
Christol Hickman says
FABRIC ME……The strange thing about my name is the way that it is spelled. I always joke with my mother that she must have been on some serious medication after giving birth to me to have spelled it the way that she did. The strange thing is that she didnt even remember that she had spelled it this way until I was 16 and had to have my birth certificate for my drivers license. I had spelled my name the wrong way for all those years! LOL!
robin says
FABRIC ME! my name is simply after the bird :)
Ajantzi says
Fabric me! I have no idea why my parents picked my name. I do know it means truthful one.
Jessica says
FABRIC ME!
My mom really loved the name Jessica and didn’t know anyone with the name. My dad didn’t like her other favorites, so Jessica I am. Too bad it was in the top 5 names for the year I was born. I never liked it when I was younger because of that, but it’s grown on me.
Megan Spittler says
Fabric me!
Megan is because my momma liked it, Elizabeth is after my grandmother :)
Amber says
FABRIC ME! My first name was a suggestion from one of my Mom’s friends. My middle name is the same as my Father’s middle name. And my initials are ABC!
Josie says
FABRIC ME!!!
Both of my grandpas had Joseph in their names, so my mom went with Josephine. It is extra special to me, because my moms father passed away when I was 11 months old, and now I feel like I get to carry a part of him with me! :)
Amber says
Fabric me! No exciting story here, my parents just liked it :)
Kelli Taylor says
FABRIC ME! My name and middle name together mean “resurrected warrior.” I never knew that til I just looked it up! Kinda weird, but ok…
Bernice says
FABRIC ME!!
My parents wanted to name me Beatrice originally but all their friends told them that it was a name of a cow (the brand of milk here in Canada) so hence they changed it to Bernice!
Meghan says
FABRIC ME!!
One of my mother’s grandmothers was Welsh and the other grandmother was named Margaret. So she chose a Welsh version of Margaret. Also my parents loved the sound of Meg…what I usually go by. Thanks!
elizabeth says
Fabric Me!
Mom wanted ‘Beth’. Dad thought that it was a nickname, not a real name. So they named me Elizabeth and called me Beth. When I started preschool, I told the teacher ,’Only my Mommy can call me Beth.” They had to re-label everything. I have been Elizabeth ever since.
Amanda Bannon says
FABRIC ME!
My name was the first in the small baby name book that my very young parents picked up. They looked at the first name and the last name (in this case, Amanda and Zelda) and chose Amanda. But my Mom still calls me Zelda as a pet name of sorts, which I have always thought was pretty awesome.
Rafedah says
FABRIC ME! Please!!!! My father dreamed of my name while attending University in Iraq. It is the Arabic name for the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which the Greeks call Mesopotamia. When introducing myself, I always have to say my name at least two times. Minimum!
Kate R says
FABRIC ME! Please
JenS says
FABRIC ME!!!!
My middle name was the last name of someone super important to my parents (hah although I don’t even know the relationship so clearly not that important;). I was to be named something totally different but my mom says that when I was born I just didn’t look like that name.
reggie says
Fabric Me!
I don’t know what my name means my mother heard it on the radio. when I was growing up I did not like it at all, but now I like it it’s unique
( reggie is short for my full name). Actually I thought I was the only person in the world with my name. but I went to a graduation once and someone else had my name I was so surprised.
Shannon says
FABRIC ME!! My dad picked out the name, then said if he would have known it was a guys name, he would have changed his mind!
Tiffany A. says
FABRIC ME… My mom always wanted a daughter and she always said she would name her Tiffany! I love my name and wouldn’t change it ever!
Terrie says
Fabric me!
Laura says
FABRIC ME!!! My dad picked it, and when I prompt him on why, he replies, “I liked it”. How about that for insightful? ;)
Vanessa L says
Fabric me!
Lorena says
Fabric me! I am named after my mother. Originally I was supposed to be named Karla after my father Carlos but thankfully, last minute they decided on Lorena. My mother died when I was 7 and my grandparents adopted me, giving me their last names, so I now have her exact name. I feel it has, in a way, kept her present in my life. :-)
wendy Chatterton says
“Fabric Me!” My name was almost going to be Martha, but my Mom told my Dad that that wasn’t going to happen, so then he picked Wendy. That happened — years ago today! It’s my birthday today, just like Katie Bower!!!
Christa says
FABRIC ME!
My maternal grandmother chose my name. It was not a common name so growing up I was called everything from Christy to Crystal and anything in between.
Carrie M. says
Fabric Me! My Mama actually had another name picked out for me, but my grandmother liked the name Carrie, so my Mama went with it instead!
Jennifer says
Fabric Me!!!!
My name, Jennifer Marie. My mom had always loved the name Jennifer and wanted that to be one of her daughters to have that name. As for my middle name, it’s my Mom’s middle name and she sort of passed it on to me being her first daughter. I think it was super sweet and I plan to do the same for my first daughter.
Megan Sanders says
FABRIC ME! No one had ever heard of my name growing up in the midwest during the 70s-then it had a moment in the 80s, complete with about 12 different spellings.
Cindy says
FABRIC ME!!!
No real meaning behind my name except that my mom really loved it. everyone always tries to lengthen it to Cynthia even though it isn’t my name and it gets a bit annoying.
Kara says
Fabric Me! Named after my mom’s cousin who passed away. Sad but it’s nice to carry something on!
Victoria says
Fabric me! My siblings are minimum 11yrs older than me. My brothers wanted the names of their girlfriends. My sister refused to take part because she didn’t want a baby. My mum wanted Annabel but everyone laughed. Victoria was the only name no one hated! I like it but would also have been happy with Annabel.
Amy says
Fabric mme My parrnt!
Kristin says
fabric me… i’m named after my grandpa!
Amy says
Fabric me! My parents say they just liked the name Amy… Lucky for me, I’m okay with it. :)
Kamille says
FABRIC ME! My parents spelled my name with a ‘K’ so that my initials would be the same as my dad’s. Aw! :)
Kristy says
FABRIC ME! Nothing special about my name except that I love it!
Bethany says
“FABRIC ME!”
My mom randomly decided that if she ever had a girl she would name her Bethany Zoe (the E is silent). So when I came around that’s what she named me.
Erin says
Fabric me!
What’s funny is that all the other kids in my family are named after someone except me! My parents just liked the name. But that’s cool too. When I was little I didn’t like that it was unisex, but now I like that it’s not really a girly name.