I ran out of topics to discuss about and since I did the etymology of my last name last week, it's only appropriate that I talk about my first name. First off, my name is not pronounced "lamb," it's actually sounds like "plum" without the "p." I thought my name had a really B.A. meaning but it turns out it only means "forest." I don't really know what the reason is behind why I was named Lam. Was I born in a forest? Is Lam a famous forest that I don't know about? What do I have to do with a forest? So many people know my name and joke about it but no one knows the meaning behind it. Even though I don't understand the reasoning behind my name, it's my identity. It's different, and everyone knows me by it. Each of our names, no matter how common or memorable, is how people know and remember us. Our name, even if it's shared by others, sets us apart. My name just happens to be very different, and that's why I love it.
Maybe I'll talk about my middle name next blog...
I love your name, Lam! I think it's pretty cool. And it's pretty interesting to me to learn that it's not pronounced "Lamb". I once found out that my best friend Montana's real name is Casey. I felt kind of betrayed. Just kidding, but it's kind of shocking. But it's more interesting because I'm so interesting in different languages. Forrest is a pretty cool definition. I think Samantha means "listener" or something. I can kind of relate to that. It's coincidental what names are given to us, but sometimes they really do fit our personalities. Who knows, maybe you'll be a botanist one day.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I've read, Emily means "industrious," "hard working," and/or "rival." It's not exactly cute. I wish I could say that I had a name that meant "wise" or "divine" or anything special, so I definitely feel your "forest" pain. My name, however, is not unique. I can name at least 10 other Emilys off the top of my head. But nonetheless, it's my name, and I can't complain. It's five letters pronounced in three syllables that are at least somewhat pleasing to the ear, and that's more than can be said for all the Gertrudes out there, even if there are only a few of them.
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