A rose by any other name, would still be as beautiful, smell as sweet. A name identifies what is being spoken about or to whom they are speaking to. I am a person with two names, one given by my birth mother, another by my adoptive mother.
Some parents choose names based on family genealogy or the meaning of the name itself. Others name their children from someone they respected or admired. Still some names are chosen as being unique and different from others, family or friends.
The first name I was known by was Bonnie. Scottish origin depicts someone pretty or beautiful. French origins depicts someone who is good. Why was I named Bonnie? I do not know. In the little bit of research of my birth parents’ family tree I have not come across anyone named Bonnie.
The second name I am known by is Annett. Originally from the Hebrew name Anna meaning God has favored me. In French changed to Annette meaning grace, merciful. My adoptive mother said she chose the name while watching the Micky Mouse Club and actress Annette Funicello. There is no one in my adoptive family tree with the name Annett or Annette. Why no one will ever know, my adoptive mother chose to write the name Annette without the customary “e” on the end, hence my name is Annett.
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