What's in a name?

I was thinking about names: what we call ourselves, what they mean, who chose them, why certain nicknames give us warm fuzzies, and others we'd just like to erase. Our name represents our unique persona.

Here are some past personal nicknames that come to mind (bear with me):

Kitten
Kat
Cecile
Kate
Kade
beenie
Moon
Kae
Special K (holla, Mo)
Astro Puffs
KTAP
speedbump#2
KatieD

I'm sure the list could be longer. If anyone remembers any I left out, let me know ;) Hmm, I may regret saying that...

Some people change their name permanently. Either to escape things attached to the old name, or to simply to represent a new phase of life. Or both.

I chose 'Katie D' because it makes me feel happycozy. My parents often called me this when I was young (my middle name is Diane, after my aunt), and a dear old friend from long ago also called me this.


So, those are my musings tonight.

What's your name?

♥