*** 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.
Nichole says
FABRIC ME!
When I was little, I told everyone that I was changing my name to Violet!
Victoria says
FABRIC ME! My siblings and I are all named after royalty. No clue why.
Heather says
Fabric me! Nothing special here, my dad liked “Heather” so “Heather” I am. My middle name at birth was Linnane — my mom had a college classmate with that name and she liked it. But they had a falling out a bit after I was born so she legally changed my name to Heather Lynn. Then promptly forgot and called me Heather Linnane until I filed for working papers at 15. Whoops!
Susan says
FABRIC ME!! I am named after my Mom’s cousin who is like a sister to her…
Cordia says
Fabric Me! My full name is Concordia, which means peace goddess after war or peace and harmony, which is pretty fitting of me. It was kind of a family name on my mom’s side who is Italian. I believe my mom’s great Aunt was named Cordia or Cordie and my mom was named after her, being named Cordie.
Jaimee says
FABRIC ME!
I was named after the bionic woman – and my best friend growing up was named after one of the Charlie’s Angels. Gotta love 70’s television!
Elizabeth says
P.S. – Can you tell us the titles of the fabrics posted in the pic above? I love the patterns on the yellow, blue, and green ones!
Divya says
FABRIC ME!
My name means a peaceful, holy light from a candle. It can also mean divine or divine brilliance, LOL! – my dad picked my name and his name has the same meaning! I love my name and wouldn’t change it for anything!
Annie says
FABRIC ME!
My parents were debating between Ann (my mom’s middle name and the name of her grandmother) and Emma. My dad liked Ann better and the staff at the hospital handed him–not my mom–the birth certificate form to fill out…so now I’m Annie!
Julie says
Fabric Me!
I was almost named PollyAnna…no joke.
Sara PB says
FABRIC ME! Hello Friends! My first name is a family name, gracing lovely ladies back 18 generations! I don’t have an “h” on Sara, but 3 generations ago our line did have an “h”! When my great-great-great g’ma changed her religion and was baptized, she dropped the “h” and kept the rest! No little children for me yet, but if we have a girl, you can bet her name will be Sara! BONUS: Sara means princess, and my middle name is Victoria … so I feel very royal some days!
Lynn says
FABRIC ME
KatieF says
Fabric Me! I was named after my grandmothers!
lily says
fabric me!
Casey says
Fabric me!
My name doesn’t have any special meaning, but I’m happy with it, seeing as how my Dad wanted to name me “Apollo”…thanks for fighting on that one, mom!
RD Shugart says
FABRIC ME!!!
I am named after 2 aunts and one of my mom’s best friends. My mom really wanted to name me Tara after “Gone With the Wind” but couldn’t figure out how to make it flow with “Rebecca”.
Dana says
FABRIC ME!
My middle name is definitely a family name. It’s my mom’s, grandma’s,and great-grandma’s middle name. Marie.
Parker says
FABRIC ME!
I love my name and always have, but I have to remind people I am a girl! The name throws them off every time!
Kari says
Fabric Me!
Nothing special about my name, just one my parents agreed on once they saw me!
Jessica says
FABRIC ME!
My name, I believe, means “grace of God.” The funny thing about it is that my mother read it in a book before I came along, and she just really liked it. It has no significance in my family at all… well, now it does :)
julie g. says
FABRIC ME! I love having my husband’s last name which means “drop of gold”.
Crystal says
FABRIC ME!
I wish that I had some cool story to go with my name… but none, other than my parent’s argued over how to spell it!
Julie says
FABRIC ME! Julie was a very popular name in 1969.
Avery says
My name means leader of the elves! It used to be primarily a boys name but it has become very popular over the last few years for girls!
Megan E says
FABRIC ME!
Gretchen says
“FABRIC ME!” My dad wanted to name me Molly but it was his ex-girlfriend’s name so they settled for Gretchen Molly haha
melissa (fitnessnycblog) says
FABRIC ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
My name is greek for Honey Bee!
Bboss says
FABRIC ME!
Elizabeth was my parents pick. Not sure why except it was normal and somewhat royal.
My mother joked that if they couldn’t agree on a name I would be named after my grandmothers: Wilhelmina Olga.
Kelly says
FABRIC ME!!!
I’m honestly not sure what my name means! I know it’s an Irish name, and that’s good enough for me! ;)
Amari says
FABRIC ME!!!!!
My name came from an Avon perfume my Mom liked around the time I was born. She switched the first letter from an “I” to an “A”, and the rest, as they say, is history! ;)
Chrissy says
Fabric Me! My name has no meaning (and neither does my brother’s) – my parents just picked first and middle names they liked and thought sounded good!
Sira says
FABRIC ME! My name means Syrian in Italian. Which is weird because I’m not. Syrian, that is. I’m a quarter Italian though. My parents think it means something else, and we have endless circular conversations about it.
Christina P says
FABRIC ME!
I don’t think there was a real meaning behind my name…my parents just liked it!
Jaime says
Fabric me!
My name means “I love” in French (J’aime), which is why my mom chose the spelling.
Anna says
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I’m named for my awesome great-grandmother who was rocking some chic nerd glasses before it was cool.
Kate says
FABRIC ME! My parents just really liked the name…so they went with it!
Maggie says
FABRIC ME! Growing up, people always would insist that my name was Margaret, when truly, my name is just Maggie. Up until I was probably 13, all of my mail would come to Margaret because adults would just change my name, thinking I got it wrong!
Tracy says
Fabric me!
I was going to be named Brian if I was a boy!
Emma B says
FABRIC ME! My parents chose my name because they were tired of multiple-syllable names. Lazy, ha, but they chose a good one.
Laura D. says
FABRIC ME! As far as I know, my parents just liked my name and went with it!
Erinn says
FABRIC ME!
My name is Erinn Richele. The Erinn part is to honor the Irish side of our family, and my mom made an unusual spelling back in 1980, way before it was the norm. I love her for that! My middle name has more meaning, though. I was conceived even though my mom had her tubes tied after my older sisters were born. She was told having any more children would be too much strain on her weak heart, but she had faith and carried me to full term anyway. During my delivery there were complications. My mom and I flat lined and the fact that we pulled through was miraculous. Weighing in at 10 lbs, 3 oz and measuring 23 and 1/2 inches long, I was clearly a test to any woman’s strength during delivery! To honor the doctors who saved our lives, (Richard and Michele) my mom blended their names together to make Richele. My name is a constant reminder of the faith my mom had and the doctors who helped her beat the odds. <3
Meg says
Fabric me! I guess “Thornbirds” was popular when I was conceived, so between that and a love of “Little Women”, I got a variation (Megan). I used to think it was a unique name (means “gemstone” or “pearl”) but not so much anymore.
It makes me think of the names that will be used from “Downton Abbey” these days! Classic. :-)
Hemma says
“FABRIC ME!”
Hemma=home. Apropos and… true!
Natalie says
FABRIC ME!!
My name means “child of Christmas” but my birthday is in October. They just liked the name :)
Amy H. says
Farbric Me!
Julie says
FABRIC ME!!!
My Mother, who had already had six children, was convinced that I was a boy. They had chosen the name James. Just in case, on the way to the hospital, they chose a girl name. I don’t think they put much thought into it. I have always wished it was Julia, instead of Julie.
Alicia says
FABRIC ME! My parents say that they knew someone with my name and just really liked it.
Jackie says
FABRIC ME! My parents just liked the name, but I’m “Jackie,” not “Jacqueline,” so it causes a little confusion :)
Natalie says
“FABRIC ME!” My mom named me after the actress Natalie Wood.
Danielle cayia says
Fabric me!