I got an idea from Gail's post of listing down names that I like to either name my future children or just names that I like the sound of.
I think my parents did a good job in giving me my name. When I was a kid, I really felt so special that I was the only one with my name. I had schoolmates whose names were pronounced the same as mine but the spelling was still different. As far as I know, I was the only Raissa in school and I think in the whole of Tacloban. It was only in college that I found other people with the same name as I do. Same spelling and all. I think it was even accidental. I was looking at a list in one of my classes and I saw a 'Maria Raissa". Still, she had a "Maria" and I didn't. Actually, my dad didn't agree on me having a "Maria" when I was baptized which made me glad again. Here in the US, you are called by your first name so imagine a whole building full of "Marias". I am glad that I found out about other people having the same name as I do when I have already established my identity and my self-esteem pretty stable. That's why now, it doesn't bother me when I find out about other people having the same name as I do. I am actually amused like we belong into this whole society of "Raissas".
A lot of people think I am Russian when I tell them my name. Nope far from it but it does have some Russian connection since Mikhail Gorbachev's wife's name was Raisa. I think Papa got my name from an issue of Time Magazine. At least that's what I am told. I think its actually French in origin which means "thinker".
I am glad my parents gave me the name that I have. I think parents should really think far ahead if the child will like their name once they get older. Nothing wrong in giving your child a unique name but giving them something that makes people scratch their head is different. To name your child, "Talula does the Hula from Hawaii" is just plain cruelty. The child was embarrassed and a New Zealand judge thought the same and the parents lost custody of their daughter. Give your child a name that they will proud to carry not something to make them change it into something else when they are able to.
Some of the names I like: Sofia, Emma, Anya, Rania, Raina for girls. For boys - Enzo, Marco, Tristan, Pocholo. No more Justin. Its a very nice name but we have enough Justins in my family. As of last count there's 7 or 8 in my one side of the family alone. That's a lot that we have to add something after to tell them apart.
What names do you like?
I think my parents did a good job in giving me my name. When I was a kid, I really felt so special that I was the only one with my name. I had schoolmates whose names were pronounced the same as mine but the spelling was still different. As far as I know, I was the only Raissa in school and I think in the whole of Tacloban. It was only in college that I found other people with the same name as I do. Same spelling and all. I think it was even accidental. I was looking at a list in one of my classes and I saw a 'Maria Raissa". Still, she had a "Maria" and I didn't. Actually, my dad didn't agree on me having a "Maria" when I was baptized which made me glad again. Here in the US, you are called by your first name so imagine a whole building full of "Marias". I am glad that I found out about other people having the same name as I do when I have already established my identity and my self-esteem pretty stable. That's why now, it doesn't bother me when I find out about other people having the same name as I do. I am actually amused like we belong into this whole society of "Raissas".
A lot of people think I am Russian when I tell them my name. Nope far from it but it does have some Russian connection since Mikhail Gorbachev's wife's name was Raisa. I think Papa got my name from an issue of Time Magazine. At least that's what I am told. I think its actually French in origin which means "thinker".
I am glad my parents gave me the name that I have. I think parents should really think far ahead if the child will like their name once they get older. Nothing wrong in giving your child a unique name but giving them something that makes people scratch their head is different. To name your child, "Talula does the Hula from Hawaii" is just plain cruelty. The child was embarrassed and a New Zealand judge thought the same and the parents lost custody of their daughter. Give your child a name that they will proud to carry not something to make them change it into something else when they are able to.
Some of the names I like: Sofia, Emma, Anya, Rania, Raina for girls. For boys - Enzo, Marco, Tristan, Pocholo. No more Justin. Its a very nice name but we have enough Justins in my family. As of last count there's 7 or 8 in my one side of the family alone. That's a lot that we have to add something after to tell them apart.
What names do you like?
2 comments:
Hey Raissa! Hindi ko alam kung na process ang reply ko on your multiply, so here it is:
"Hey Raissa! Ok lang naman ako at my fam. :) Ikaw at pamilya mo? Did it hit harder for you guys?
I have to admit, I was a little rattled kasi there hasn't been anything "big" like that since the Northridge earthquake.
Nasa klase pa niya ako yesterday when it happened eh. Ang old pa naman ng building na yun. -_- It only lasted about 5 seconds for us.
What I'm afraid of is kung parang "preview" lang yun. Sana wag naman. Pero, it doesn't hurt to be prepared, emotionally (dapat survival mode) and in first-aid kits (which I should at least pack)."
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Also, I was reading this blog entry of yours. Agree ako sa 'yo -- I hate it when parents name their child something real cruel. Maganda talaga kung merong meaning ang name which could shape/describe that person or that would just exude something beautiful. :)
I, myself, like 'Sofia'. :D
weird sa Multiply..it says na meron but when I go check it wala naman hmm
It was a bit strong kasi we are closer to the epicenter. We are ok naman yup, rattled nerves rin. I was at work when it happened and buti na lang chatting with my sis who stays at my other aunt's house so I was able to know kaagad how she is.
Were you already here during the Northridge one? Parang comparison stone nila ang Northridge. Buti nasa one floor building lang ako. It was weird kasi ang bilis ng transition from soft roll to big jolt.
yun nga be prepared talaga. I am thinking of sending copies of impt docu to Pinas para me copy doon.
I know! kawawang mga bata. I like your name by the way and how its spelled. I prefer this one that Paola LOL ewan ko why.
I really like Sofia - parang strong and sweet (nothing to do with Iisa pa lamang LOL)
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