*** 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.
sarah says
Fabric me!! I was named by my mom- after Sarah in the Bible. :)
JJ says
FABRIC ME!
My name was originally my mother’s birth name, but her adopted parents changed it to something else and my father thought I should now have her original name.
Beverley says
FABRIC ME!
My Mom & her sister’s decided to do something pretty neat with all the female grandchildren’s names. All of our names (either first name or middle name) end in ‘ette’. In total, there are 8 different ‘ette’ names. We’re just glad my Mom’s brother didn’t have a girl because he always joked that if he had a girl her name would be Corvette :)
Melanie says
FABRIC ME! My parents wanted to name me Melissa after my nurse in the hospital, (apparently she was amazing) but that was my cousins name, so they decided on Melanie
Lori H says
FABRIC ME! Always wished it was something more interesting!
Krysta says
FABRIC ME! From what I understand, my name was a compromise between Krystal and Kristin. I also heard I was going to be a Megan. I’m happy with the way it turned out because I went to school with LOTS of Kristins/Megans.
Charlotte says
Fabric me! I was named after my great-grandmother. I love it!
Carrie says
FABRIC ME!
I was supposed to be Sarah Elizabeth (probably THE most common name of the early 80s), but my mama chose Carrie Jean, perhaps to carry on some maternal name tradition? Mom’s name is Patti Jean and her mother’s name is Barbara Jean. Jean, Jean , JEAN!
Sarah J says
Fabric me! I was given my grandfather’s middle name because I was born on his birthday. It was his mother’s (my great-grandmother) maiden name! I hated it growing up and longed for something normal like Jane or Elizabeth. I love how unique it is now, especially since my first name is so common.
stacey says
FABRIC ME! My parents both just loved the name Stacey (not sure why!) My middle name is a japanese family name that I love! <3
Anne says
Fabric me!!! My first name is my mom’s middle name.
Claire says
FABRIC ME!!
My name means clear or light. My mom liked older names and in the 80s only old ladies were named Claire. She had a couple in the bank but saw my little face and decided it was perfect for me. I love her all the more for it, because she chose it.
Lindsey says
FABRIC ME!
My name means something like “beside the Linden Trees” which is pretty, but I’m actually named after my great grandfather (even though I’m a girl).
Leah says
FABRIC ME! Nothing special or meaningful about my name that I know of. Just picked from a baby book, I think!
Danielle says
FABRIC ME! No good story with my name. But with my daughters name, Mary Stewart, my husband and I thought we were taking 2 families names and coming up with a new idea. Turns out, that was his grandmothers name he just didn’t know it! With the next kid, I am going to do a little more “family research”!
Ms. R says
Fabric ME!
My name means gift of God…parents found it in a baby name book!
Sarah S. says
FABRIC ME!
My name means princess. Sarah was on all the top baby name lists forever, but I was the only Sarah I knew growing up. If I had been a boy, my parents were going to name me Benjamin, middle name Franklin. Gasp! So, Sarah is alright with me!!
Rebecca says
FABRIC ME!
My dad was a high school teacher, so he just wanted a name that wasn’t associated with any of his students, past or present.
Jessica says
“FABRIC ME!”
No uniqueness to my name. I don’t run into too many Jessica’s which I like now, but didn’t when I was younger!
Angela says
FABRIC ME!
No special meaning behind my name. My dad wanted to make sure it was something people couldn’t rhyme with. The worst I had was Angie-Pangie.
Alexandra says
FABRIC ME!
My big brother picked my name and I am grateful, because I really like it :)
I realise my parents probably let him pick the name to make him feel involved, but I don’t care – I just love my name, BECAUSE he picked it. My big brother is my hero, always has been and always will be.
In Germany we don’t have middle names the way you have in the US, but a lot of us have two or even more first names! Not all of them are actually used on a daily basis, obviously. So my second name is “Helene”, which is the name of my godmother. I used to … not hate it, but I thought it was a really old fashioned name. A few years ago I felt I would be happier with “Helena”, but now I like “Helene” for its vintagey feel :)
Oh, and thank you so much for making this Fab Freebie available worldwide!
Jeannette says
My name was picked by my dad. Unfortunately I have two, nine letter names. I wish they had gone with “Amy Lee” my mother’s choice. Oh well :)
Jeannette says
FABRIC ME. Sorry I put it in the website line by mistake :(
Stacey says
FABRIC ME!
My grandfather actually named me because my parents could not decide.
Bethany says
FABRIC ME!!
My parents tried to pick a name that wasn’t well known. So they named me Bethany Denielle, not to be confused with Danielle…
Jessica says
FABRIC ME!!
I was named after the crazy mother on the show SOAP. My parents liked that show. (They wonder why I’m nuts) ;)
Erin says
FABRIC ME!
My name means Ireland, so that’s what my irish parents named me. And my middle name is a version of my grandfather’s middle name!
Adrienne says
Fabric Me!
My mother’s name is Katherine and apparently she hated how it was shorted into so many different names (katie, kate, kathy, etc), so she decided to give me a name I couldn’t shorted.
And now have to live my life plagued with “Yo Adrienne” references. Thanks mom, thanks.
Rebecca says
FABRIC ME!
My name was chosen last minute. They had to name me something and Rebecca was what my dad liked best.
Lindsay S. says
Fabric me!
My first name doesn’t really have any awesome meaning, but my middle name pre-marriage was Luthi. We pronounced it (loo-thigh) even though technically it was (loo-tea). It was my grandmothers maiden name – and I always loved how unique it was.
Hanna says
Fabric me!!
Martha says
FABRIC ME! Nothing to special – I am named after my Aunt Marty. But my Dad doesn’t even call me that – somehow I ended up as Bird. I am even programmed in to his phone as Bird!
Erin {Home Everyday} says
FABRIC ME!!
My name means both Peace and Ireland. My Dad always wanted an Erin, and since him and my Mom knew I would be their youngest child, my Mom agreed to the name. When I was a kid, I didn’t like it, but now I totally appreciate it and actually really like it. It is true to my Irish roots and reminds me of my family.
Suzanne says
FABRIC ME! My parents named me after a co-workers daughter…I guess my mom just liked the name!
kate says
FABRIC ME!
My parents picked my name; Katherine. My grandma’s name is Mary Catherine, but I’m not named for her (despite the fact that she thinks so). Only until recently she wanted to change from ‘Mary’ to ‘Kate’. Ugh.
Sophia says
FABRIC ME!
My name is super rare; as far as I know only my mom and I have it (my name is not really Sophia, that used to be my middle name before I got married). My first name means “plum flower” in Chinese, but it’s pronounced in a Spanish way.
Elaine Hankins says
FABRIC ME!! My Mother wanted my name to have 6 letters and begin and end with the same letter like my older brothers
Stacy L. says
FABRIC ME!
My name doesn’t have special meaning, other than that my dad picked it out and I am a total daddy’s girl. I’m pregnant now, though, and intend to use a family name for our little one.
Rachel says
Fabric me! My name actually means “little lamb.” I don’t believe that it has any special meaning for my family, but my middle name (Anna) was the name of my Dad’s grandma.
Ashley says
Fabric me!! My mom named me after a character from Young and the Restless…this ended up making me one of FIVE Ashley’s in elementary school!
Adrienne says
*shorten
Ann says
Fabric me!
My parents names me after bringing me home… and inadvertently gave me the same name as my great-aunt (who had always gone by a nickname).
Michelle says
FABRIC ME!
Nothing significant about my name besides that my parents liked it, I suppose. Works for me!
Sarah McC says
FABRIC ME.
My name means princess in Hebrew–my dad taught Hebrew. My parents both loved the name.
Laura says
Fabric me!
My name doesn’t have a meaning – my parents just liked it.
sally says
Fabric Me! My real name is Sara Lee. Yeah, I know, nobody doesn’t like Sara Lee. My son’s name is Tavis, which means “twin” in gaelic – he is the older of my two identical sons; and his brother’s name is Bill. After my father.
Samantha R says
“FABRIC ME!”
My mom was all set to name me Amanda until I was born, and she changed it at the last minute to Samantha. It’s very ironic that she would choose that name because it means “listener”, and I am definitely more of a talker than a listener. Oh well!
Mary says
FABRIC ME!
I was named after my great-grandmother.
Elaine says
FABRIC ME!
I’m named after my grandmother’s middle name.
Sarah R. says
FABRIC ME!
My first name is pretty popular and my parents just like it. My middle name is my great-grandmother’s name.
Mary H says
FABRIC ME!
Named after my paternal grandmother who I met once when I was 19. Since one of my older cousins was also named Mary, I got the nickname Marylyn since i’m Mary Lyn’s daughter. I actually prefer it over Mary.