What's In a Name. . .

Throughout my life, my name, Alexandra, has done me no harm and I have gotten through life not having any problems with it. However, other interpretations of the name would suggest otherwise. For example, there is a book, "Don't Name Your Baby," that basically goes through names and says what is wrong with them. Although many of them are mean, my name is just plain rude and personally insulting. The passage reads: "Alexandra- Cold as a chandelier and understated as a tiara on a drag queen. Names that reek diamonds and fur. Most girls with these names do not actually adopt them until they are post-menopausal and mean." OUCH! I mean this author had some personal vendetta against Alexandra's and assumed all were horrible. Now you may be thinking that this was a one time thing, that is where you be wrong. I just read a blog by Kristine Hipps that led me to a website that reveals the secrets of your name. Naturally, this page brought about my curiosity. I, however, read somewhat apprehensively due to my last encounter of my name's interpretation.  As I read I came upon this token of joy, " You are restrained in your passions. . . You have a tendency to be unfaithful." So basically this new interpretation revels that I am a bit "worldly" and may possibly cheat on my husband. First I'm trashy and mean and now I'm unfaithful. So, what's in my name? Nothing but terrible things. Luckily, however, I don't live up to any of my name's expectations. But you never know, these attributes may not might show up until I am "post menopausal and mean."

I mean, what's a girl to do?