What's in a name?

I would love for all my friends to try this one, I would love to know the story behind your names!

Allan


He was named after a friend of his parents from Australia. Allan went down under to meet him and ironically, didn't like him! But that's OK because he gives that name alot of credit. A wonderful husband, amazing dad, a person of integrity. Love of my life.

Amy Elizabeth

(Ok I couldn't find another picture of me! Perhaps I need to get out from behind the camera. This one is a self-portrait!LOL)

I was actually supposed to be named Emily. But my mom decided that she liked the name Amy more. Elizabeth is my grandma Tribett's first name. I consider it an honor to be named after her. I am going to be like her when I become a grandma. I want my grandkids to feel as special as I did when I went to stay with her.

Caleb Allan


Caleb was supposed to be named Tyson. We had it picked out for months. Then he was born....and ummm, he doesn't look like a Tyson AT ALL!! So we went back to the name that we both liked for years. We actually talked about how much we liked the name Caleb when we were dating. So we named him Caleb and it fit perfectly. Allan is of course after his dad.

Carson Michael


Carson was just a name that I loved. When I started telling people that we're probably naming him Carson (after the Caleb incident, I knew I couldn't say that was his name for sure, LOL) he just shrugged his shoulders and said 'I guess we're naming him Carson'. I think I was just too mean and pregnant to argue with at that point. Michael is Allan's dad's middle name. I figured after all the girls in this family he needed at least one grandchild named after him. Plus, he's a pretty cool father in law.


So that is what is behind my family's names. What's your story?