*** 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.
Tara says
Fabric me!
My name has significance in both Irish and Tibetan cultures. My mom has Irish heritage and my dad was in a 70’s hippie Buddhist phase at the time, so it worked.
Lindsay S says
Fabric me! My name was decided upon as my parents drove to the hospital :)
Malissa says
FABRIC ME!!
Malissa (or more specifically, Melissa) means honey bee!
Heather says
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Celia says
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My parents picked my name because it works in different languages.
KatieJ says
FABRIC ME! Katherine is my real name, but dad said it was too long for a little baby and Katie stuck. It isn’t very original but its me!
Kitty says
FABRIC ME!
My name is really Kathleen but my parents called me Kitty because I had a cousin called Kathy. I actually went to school with a girl with the same first, middle, and last names whose nickname was also Kitty. We took many of the same classes and wrote almost exactly alike.
Jamie says
Fabric Me! Nothing exciting, I think they just liked it and of course it fit in with my Dad’s “J” theme!
Stephanie says
Fabric me!! My parent’s named me after the nurse that delivered me. They were expecting a boy so they didn’t have a girl name picked out!
Erica says
FABRIC ME!!
There was a little girl in my older sister’s Kindergarden class that had the same name. My sister came home and told my parents she really liked the name and that they should name me Erica. They didn’t have a better idea so that’s what they went with! Definitely not a whole lot of meaning behind my name. :)
Jav says
Fabric me!
My grand father chose my name and I like it.
Rachelle says
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It’s the French variation of Rachel, meaning little lamb. I always wanted a nickname growing up, but I hated Shelly, which was really the only one that was feasible. Now I really like my name, and the fact that it’s pretty unique.
mary liz cawley says
Awesome giveaway
Sam says
Fabric me!! There’s no special meaning to my name, my parents just thought “Samantha” sounded pretty. Too bad I turned out being a huge tomboy and wouldn’t allow anyone to call me by my full name. :)
Elaine says
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I was a boy since I kicked so hard… that was science for you back in the 70’s. So when I came out a girl, my parents were not prepared. They had just seen “The Graduate” so the name Elaine was in their head. Thank goodness my mother is nothing like Mrs. Robinson!
Miranda says
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My name means admirable. My parents picked it because they needed an “M” name to go with my 2 older sisters, Melissa & Megan!
Jessica says
FABRIC ME!
I was named after my great grand father Jesse.
Suze says
Fabric me! My name means “full of grace”. It’s ironic, but I haven’t lost hope that I’ll live up to it.
Julie B says
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Ashley says
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I’m not sure there is any reason I’m an Ashley. My mom and I share a middle name. But I spent about 2 years of my childhood only responding to “Katherine”. All my dolls were Katherine too (except for Barbie).
Sally says
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My name – Sally – my Dads choice and he filled out the the paperwork. My mum’s – Caitlin. I am not sure if I dodged a bullet or not. By the way – PICK ME. I have a new lounge coming who needs some cushion covers made and I am from AUSTRALIA!
Amy says
Fabric Me! First name just a name my mom liked, but middle name is after Thomas Nelson who signed the declaration of independence. I am a direct descendant. Pretty cool.
Susan says
FABRIC ME!
My parents wanted to name me Elizabeth so they could call me Betsy. My grandpa was pushing hard for that one too. But there was another Betsy in the family and they didn’t want to make things confusing, so Susan was their second choice. My grandpa actually still insisted on calling me Betsy until I was about 5.
Alaina says
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My mom found my name in a cheesy harloquin (sp?) novel. I recently met someone at a store check-out with the same name, same age as me, and her mom named her from the same book–Ashes in the Wind. Guess that was a popular book in the 80’s =)
Kelly says
Fabric Me! Kelly means “Warrior Woman,” but I think my parents just thought it was a good Irish name.
Natalie says
Febric ME! No idea why may parents picked my name. It means Christmas child but I was born on Groundhogs day.
Melissa C says
FABRIC ME!
My name, Melissa, is Greek for “honeybee.”
staceys says
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Tara says
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My Dad was in the mail room at his work a day or two after I was born and sent a parcel out to a little town called Tara. He liked the sound of the name so suggested it to my Mum when he got to the hospital that night. I’ve always liked it because it was a bit different and that kinda suits me :)
Patty says
FABRIC ME! My name is a nod to my Irish heritage.
Lynne says
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named after a singer my mom liked.
Keara says
FABRIC ME!!! My name was a totally random pick from a names book.
Meghan says
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My name is Meghan, and it is the Irish version for Mary.
Sara says
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My name has no special meaning, my parents just wanted something simple. Everyone spells it wrong though!
AngelaKr says
Fabric me!
The secret behind my name? Well, my poor Dad was so overtaken ny the moment and missing my birth by just a few minutes when he was asked by the nurse what my name would be and he blurted out Angela Lea….. Thinking he was giving me my mothers middle name. Big oops and a broken hearted mother later, he learned his mistake and realized he should have said Angela Lynn… Whoops.
Sarah Sato says
FABRIC ME! I always wanted a different name because in school there were always at least 2 or 3 other Sarahs in my classes. At one stage in high school there 5 Sarahs Crazy.
Kari says
FABRIC ME!
My first name is after my great-great grandmother, it’s an old Norwegian name.
brittany says
Fabric me! My name means strong and god is gracious but it was picked because they liked it and I don’t think the meaning was part of it…
Kelsey says
Fabric Me!
My parents didn’t know anyone with me name although that’s not the case anymore!
Debbie says
FABRIC ME! would love, love, love to win this one. redoing a bedroom and was just looking online for fabrics this evening!
Betsy says
fabric me!! both my names are family names
Sarah says
Fabric me!! I’m named after my two great grandmothers,first and middle names.
Elizabeth says
FABRIC ME!
Elizabeth does not have any special meaning, but I love my name. I feel it is strong and feminine-like me!
Jenna says
Fabric me! My parents named me Jennifer so I could have the pencils and keychains with my name on it – but they always called me Jenna.
Sara J says
Fabric me! My name doesn’t have any special meaning, my mom just liked it. =)
Melissa says
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Melissa says
My parents just liked the name
Aimee says
FABRIC ME! While my mom was pregnant with me she was reading a book and the author’s name was Aimee Renee. She liked the sound of it so that’s the name she chose for me.
Marcie says
FABRIC ME!
No meaning behind my first name but my middle name is my Grandmother’s maiden name.
stacey says
FABRIC ME! No exciting story behind my name, unfortunately. :)
Toni says
FABRIC ME!!! I was named after my Aunt.