*** 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.
Jackie says
FABRIC ME!
I was named after two men in my family — my grandfather and my godfather, who both went by Jack!
Tay says
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My mother saw my name in an obituary in the paper while pregnant with me and thought ‘hmm, that’s nice!’
Judy says
Fabric Me and no special meaning to my name…… And I do wish it was different since it seems I should be about 40 yrs older to have it… Everyone seems to havean aunt or grandmother with the name Judith, great :)
melinda says
Fabric Me!! Don’t know where my first name came from, but my middle name (Louise) is after my aunt.
Tracey says
FABRIC ME! No special meaning to my name. My Dad always liked the name Tracey and since I was such a Daddy’s girl I never wanted to change it.
Rebecca says
Fabric Me! My parents thought I was a boy before I was born – they transistioned from Robert to Rebecca!
Cathy says
FABRIC ME! My given name is Catherine, named for my great-grandmother.
Erin S. says
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My name was chosen because my family heritage is Scottish/Irish, so Erin it was because it means Ireland! Then when I was born, I had a birth mark similar to a clover on my head, and my grandma said it was fate.
janice says
Fabric me!
No real significance to my name…..boring.
Carla says
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I’m named after my great grandfather (Carlos) on my mothers side. I never got the chance to meet him so it’s kind of nice to have that small connection to him.
Meghan says
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My mom picked my name, and my dad insisted on spelling it with an H. He originally wanted to call me Charlie, but got vetoed.
shannon says
Fabric Me!! My moms brother named me. She had picked out the name Jennifer but, my uncle saw me and said the name was not right. He picked my name and she agreed. They were very close and unfortunately, he died at a young age. I’m glad she let him name me.
Emilie says
FABRIC ME!!!!
Emily says
FABRIC ME!!! Not sure how I came to be Emily but the other choice was Emileen 0.o boy I could sure use some fabric I have somethings to reupholster around here.
Leigh Card says
Fabric Me! I am actually named after friends of my parents Lee and Ann. So they spelled my first name as Leigh for the more feminine version and my middle name is Ann. But, I don’t go by Leigh Ann, unless I am in trouble…. :)
Jennifer says
FABRIC ME!
I don’t know if there was any significance in choosing my name, but the Welsh version is Gwenhwyfar and THAT’S JUST CRAZY.
Karissa says
Fabric me! My parents put together two names they liked to form my name!
Crystal A says
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No special meaning behind my name. I hated it as a child but it’s grown on me now :)
Heather says
Fabric me! Sadly I have no good stories about my name. It was just one they could agree on!
Connie says
FABRIC ME
My parents had picked Connie and Margie for daughters’ names and decided that I “looked like Connie.” Then it turned out that my middle name is the same of one of their high school classmates and she thought I was named for her. But my parents did like her so I’m not.
Joy says
Fabric Me! No special meaning within my family, but my name is pretty self explanatory. I briefly considered going by my middle name, but just never got around to trying to change it. haha.
Jen says
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I’ve often wondered why my parents named me the same name almost everyone else was naming their daughters in the 80’s. No good explanation. Alas.
Rachel says
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My name is from Rachel in the bible.
kathleen says
FABRIC ME!!! I am in the market for new fabric for our playroom! The hubs would like it more if it were free :) My name is my great grandmothers name but I don’t know the meaning
Ellen says
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My name…well I am the 3 girl and I think my parents just got tired of those baby name books and stopped at E!!!!!
I used to not like it, but it has grown on me!
Tom says
Fabric me! My name is a family name.
Meghan says
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My name is Meghan, but growing up I was called Meggie. My parents got the name Meggie from the book The Thornbirds.
Leigh Ann says
FABRIC ME! My name is a derivative of my mother’s (her name was Kimberly Ann) + Ann is a family middle name.
Rachel Anne says
My middle name, Anne, is from Anne of Green Gables! One of my parents favorite films.
Andrea says
Fabric Me! My name means beloved one. I think my mom was reading a book and the main character’s name was the one they chose- wish I knew which book it was!
Rebekah Moser says
FABRIC ME! My parent’s drew my name out of a hat. Rebekah, Tabitha or Mary. I got Rebekah.
Ernest Brian says
Fabric Me! My given name is Ernest because every first born male for six generations has been named it. When and if my wife and I have a son, we will most likely try and incorporate it as a middle name.
Emmie says
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I’m named after my maternal great grandmother. I went through a phase as a child when I absolutely hated my name and then when I was a teenager I was really bummed that my dad had nixed my mothers desire to call me by my middle name Sloan – much more interesting and mysterious. I’m good with my name now – just fits me :)
Rhiannon says
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My parents named me after a song. I used to hate it, but now I like being the only person I know with my name.
Solange Morrissette says
FABRIC ME! My mom heard my name in a movie (the Sergeant with Rod Steiger) and then sat through the credits to see how to spell it. It’s French, means sun angel. Yes, I hated it as a child. No one could pronounce it and I was always so embarrassed on the first day of classes as teachers butchered it. I’m content now. :)
Carly W says
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I’m not sure the meaning behind my name but I do know of the two names that my parents picked, I’m glad they gave me the one they did. Also my mom’s side of the family voted and chose Carly!! Let’s just say the alternative was VERY ’80’s….
Heather says
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My parents named me Heather because they thought it was unique…until my first day of kindergarten and I had four other Heathers in my class :)
Candice S says
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Nothing special about my name. I was almost named Aime after some 70s song.
Meghan says
Fabric me! I was a month early and of course my parents had a boys name picked out but not a girls. While my mom was in labor my dad said Meghan was the only name he liked and my mom said fine. Then once she rested after I was born she reconsidered but it was too late my dad had already filled out the birth certificate. She likes my name and can laugh about it now but at the time she wasn’t too happy!
Matt says
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Like the apostle, “Gift of God”, lot to live up to.
Theresa says
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Stefanie says
My name was just something they liked. My sister had a friend with the name too. The spelling was after Stefanie Powers – an actress from the 70s (so i’m told).
Cassie says
FABRIC ME!
my name means “keeper of men” and i don’t even know what to make of that.
Michelle says
Fabric me! My name was chosen because my dad suggested it. I guess my mom was willing to let him choose since he was willing to participate!!
Becky says
Fabric me! So, when I was small, my mom once told me that my name means “babbling brook.” I believed her. (You believe what moms say, right?) I was an adult before I realized that Becky means no such thing, and that my mom was giving me a hard time because I talked so much! I told her this a few years ago and we had a good laugh…she had no idea I’d taken her seriously. :-)
Izzy says
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My parents just liked the name!! Though, my nickname (Izzy) is because my sister couldn’t pronounce ‘Elizabeth’ and Izzy has just stuck – socially and professionally – and I love it!
Diana says
FABRIC ME! Diana was the divine goddess of the hunt.
Samantha says
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My name was decided based on a character from Dynasty (Sammy Jo). My mom went into labor while watching the show! I’ve always hated it – kids always teased me because I went by Sam and it can be a boys name. But I’ve started to like it – I like having a full name and a nickname.
Sara says
Fabric Me! My middle name comes from my sister, Jane, who died only a few months after she was born. My first name is just one my parents liked, though oddly enough it is also my grandmother’s first name. :)
Dawn says
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I’ve always wanted another name, but as I get older I’m becoming more comfortable with it.