Prompt:

If possible, interview the person who named you, or someone who knew the person who named you, and find out how your name came to be your own.

                       

Think about a word that best represents who you are, what you value, what you hope to be or what is your guiding principal.  Try to think of a “value” word: This is a word that stands for an idea. Think in terms of a belief word, like: virtue, patience, perseverance, charity, hope. Research the etymology of your value word.

 

Finally, come up with a first name that better fits your personality.  If you could choose any name today what would it be and why.

 

Write a personal narrative, in first person, which incorporates your research discoveries. You can use I, but not you.

           

Essay Requirements:

I. Intro Paragraph
       Includes your name and the word you have chosen.
       Your thesis should somehow tie these together.

           II. Paragraph 2—Your name

                 Historical meaning/etymology

                 Famous people you might be named after

                 How your name came to you (anecdote)

          III. Paragraph 3—Your value word

                 Etymology—word history

                 Why you chose this word

                 How does it really represent you.

           IV. Paragraph 4—Your newly selected name
                 Etymology—word history
                 Why you chose this name

           V. Paragraph 5—Conclusion

*Your paper must include a cover page, topical outline, and a works cited page (including documentation for an interview).