*** 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.
Melissa says
FABRIC ME!
My name was chosen when my parents were watching the credits of “Little House on the Pairie” late night re-runs, one of the starring actresses was Melissa Sue. My mom’s name was Sue, so they though that fit well.
Mary says
FABRIC ME!! I was named after my grandmother…
Louisa says
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I was named after an old woman in a care home that my mother met. It sounds like she had a pretty great sense of humor.
Amanda says
FABRIC ME!!! (Please!)
I’m named for my great-great-great grandmother. Apart from the two hundred year age difference, we’re said to have a lot in common.
Hannah Jacklyn says
Fabric me!
Katie says
Fabric Me! My name was picked out before my parents were pregnant– they’d point out little blondies and say, “that’s Katie.”
Kylie says
“FABRIC ME!” I was supposed to be “Kyle” — but came out a girl, so they thought they made up “Kylie”.
Sarah says
Fabric Me!
My parents chose my name because they didn’t know anyone else with that name and they really loved it. Well, they must have started a trend because it became really popular and there are always a few of us wherever I go. I’ve always liked my name, though.
stephanie says
FABRIC ME!
My middle name was my mom’s middle name and my oldest daughter now has the same middle name.
Stephanie says
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No special meaning, my dad always liked the name. My mom wanted to name me Lauren, so it’s my middle name.
Sarah says
Fabric me, please!
I was named after my great grandmother on my mom’s side.
andrea says
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My mom said she just liked my name. She was going to name me Shawn but decided on Andrea at the last minute.
Willa says
FABRIC ME! I was named after my father (his name feminized) and my brother was named after my mother (the masculine version of her name)–my parents didn’t want confusion in the family by duplicating names, and it worked quite well. But they had to be more inventive for the next two children!!
Melissa says
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No idea how I got my name, but I was going to be “Justin” if I was a born a boy!
Sarah says
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My name means princess in Hebrew, though at the time it was selected, it was an underused family name. I was one of three Sarahs in my kindergarten class, but there are still only three within my first and second cousins, which number in the triple-digits now.
Natalie Royall says
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My mom named me after a little girl she babysat in college who was “sooo sweet” But my name also mean “Christmas Child” and I am CRAZY for christmas… so it fits :)
Melle says
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My real name is Melodie (bleck!) but I changed it to Melle in college.
I need to win this prize! I just started sewing again and I could really use some more fabric!
Cheryl says
FABRIC ME! Please.
My last name is Hutchins, and evidently no one knows it originates. There even used to be a group on Facebook for all the various Hutchins and Hutchinsons and Hutchings, etc, with a couple thousand people but no one with a clue as to where it came from. Mysterious! Kind of.
Susan says
Fabric me! I’m named for Susan B Anthony
Anne says
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My name is a bore- no good story.
Kristine says
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Andrea says
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No real meaning behind my name but I was originally to be named Nicole and my parents decided that would be too rhymmy with my last name, apparently my mom like Andrea as it had her name in it, Ann.
Lauren G. says
Fabric Me! No crazy story about my name, my parents just liked it :)
Heidi says
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I got my name from the storybook “Heidi”
Sarah says
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My name means princess. I like the name but there are always a lot of Sarahs everywhere, and I think it was the #1 name the year I was born. My mom says she didn’t know that until afterward. I definitely wanted something less ubiquitous for my own daughter.
Cassidy says
My dad is a Deadhead and he named me after their song Cassidy. While the Grateful Dead isn’t my favorite I still think its cool I’m named after one of their songs.
Corey Harris says
FABRIC ME!!!!
My name means “God’s peace” or “from the hollow”…..I like having a different name, but I only know two other girls named Corey. It’s mostly been a boys name, from my experience. Thanks Mom :)
Adam G. says
Fabric Me por favor!
Jessica says
Fabric me! No cool story behind my name.
Kathleen W says
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My maternal grandmother’s first name was Kathleen. :)
Lee says
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Kristena says
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Magayr says
Fabric MEEEE!
My name, Magayr, (pronounced Mug-air) is the result of a US Marine/Hippie union. I like to think that such a unique name (before unique was all the rage) was the initial spark for a creative lifestyle.
Caroline says
Fabric me! My first name has no special meaning but my middle name (Grace) was the name of the lady that took my mom to church for the firs time (and took her with her own family every week after that). I am due in May with a little girl and her middle name will be Grace as well!
Lena says
FABRIC ME!
my name is Lena and my parents actually picked it so no one could pronounce it using the dialect spoken in the part of Germany where I live. For example Barbara turns into Bärbel etc. so I’m pretty glad :))
Sarah Montes says
FABRIC ME!
My first name was randomly chosen, but my middle name (Ann) was after my aunt. We found out years later that there was a Sarah Ann waaaaayyy back in our family tree, from an ancestor’s Civil War journal. He was a union soldier and had a daughter of the same name. Crazy!
Libby says
FABRIC ME!! My legal name is Elizabeth, but I’ve been called Libby from day one since Elizabeth was apparently “too big of a name for a little girl” in the words of my mother. Fortunately, I’m pretty fond of both of the real name and nickname.
Katie says
FABRIC ME!
I’m named after my grandmother
anna says
FABRIC ME! I think my mom just mostly liked my name, but it’s also a common name in our family tree.
Angela says
FABRIC ME!!! Please!!
Shawna says
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My name doesn’t have a special significance in our family… my parents thought their firstborn would be a boy, so they had the name Shawn picked out… lo and behold they had a girl, so they slapped an a on the end to make it feminine and there you have it….
Sage says
FABRIC ME!!!
Alison says
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Nothing special with my name, both my parents agreed on it.
Melissa K. says
FABRIC ME! My name means honey bee :)
Johanna says
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I was named after Audrey Hepburn’s character in “Two for the Road.” My parents liked the extra oomph of an “h” in the middle, but I asked for it to be silent when I saw the movie as a little girl. They very kindly obliged and I’ve been confusing people with my silent “h” ever since!
Jeanne says
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I used to hate the unusual spelling, but I’ve gotten used to it.
Emily Gravitt says
FABRIC ME! My parents were all set to name me “Elizabeth” but apparently when I was born they took a hard look at me and realized I was an “Emily”. : )
Stephanie Randall says
FABRIC ME!
Before my parents had kids they were temporary foster parents. The fostered a little girl names Stephanie and tired to adopt her, but it didn’t work out. About 6 years later I cam around and they named me after her.
eryka says
FABRIC ME! My first name (Erica) is actually a name my parents just liked but is from a soap opera… :) And Ann is my mom’s middle name as well!
Keelin says
Fabric me!!
My name is Irish and means “Slender and Fair”. Keelin is my nickname and is short for “Caolfionn,” my full legal name. In Gaelic Caol = slender and fionn= fair.