Sares at Loveliegh Treasures wants us to share names and where they came from.
What fun!
Since it is my Birthday today I'll share about my name.
Lisa Ann
The Lisa was so I wouldn't be named after any one in the family. The story I got was my dad went to the store to get my mom something she was craving at the time and a few ladies were discussing As the World Turns.
If any of you remember that show in the 70's or even 80's there was a great character with the name Lisa she was on for many many many years and main character for most of those years. Apparently in 1968 she was getting married a lot and topic of conversation!
So when he got home he asked if mom liked the name. Now keep in mind he didn't know anything about the show and mom thought it was funny when he told what he'd heard!
My Ann is my mother's middle name and the name of her mother's oldest sister. Ann was dead by the time I was born so it was many many many years before I really made the connection.
Another really good part is Mom wanted me named Kimberly Louise! I think Kim is just as common as Lisa so I would have been fine with that one too!
Have you seen this on Typepad?
I think it is funny that this was picked for my avatar on my comments on typepad.
My nickname that was given to me by two people who never even knew each other is Sunshine!
So I really like that Typepad randomly picked this one for me!
Hope you all have a great Thursday and enjoy reading about names!
Hugs, Lisa
Well very Happy Birthday Lisa! Yes I first started watching As the World Turns with my grandmother years ago. Lisa is still on the show but I seldom get to watch it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. Thanks for sharing
Maggie
Happy, happy birthday to you!!!!!! I hope it is wonderful!! I think you have a great name. ;)
ReplyDeleteWell Happy Birthday Honey!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize it was coming up so soon, now I really need to get the surprise in the mail!!!
I do hope you are having a wonderful birthday, with lots of cake and goodies!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Happy Birthday, Lisa! Hope you have a fun day!
ReplyDeleteI have a cousin named Lisa and she sort of looks like Mona Lisa. ☺
Happy, Happy Birthday Lisa!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're treating yourself to something wonderful and fun today!
I love the name Ann...it was my mom's middle name too!
Hugs, Debi
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Yeah!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Lisa. I hope you have Many Many More. Hey I remember that show. My Mom used to watch it all the time and yes I remember Lisa on it. I still watch it now and than. Once in a while she will be on there.
ReplyDeleteWillow
First, and most important, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I hope you are having a fabulous day. We November babies have to stick together!
ReplyDeleteLove the story behind your name - I remember the character Lisa well - she was always getting into trouble - and always a kick to watch!
Have a wonderful day, Lisa Ann!
Happy, happy birthday, blogging friend! I hope it is a wonderful one filled with delight and joy.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
What a great story, Lisa! I'm not familiar with the character, but I hope she was at least a good one! LOL! Lisa Ann really flows together nicely . . . your parents did good!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing today!
Hugs,
Teresa
I feel honored you are sharing your Birthday with us!Your Dad is too funny! My sister's middle name is Lisa, after an Aunt, so you're in good company. I can see how your nickname would be Sunshine too. Happy Birthday Lisa, I hope it's the happiest ever and that all your Birthday wishes come true!
ReplyDeleteHello, Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI have always thought Lisa was such a beautiful name! Thank you for sharing the history on why your name was picked for you! I love to have family names as part of a person's name so Ann was perfect too. Also the two names go together so well! Sunshine is a great nickname for you as you always spread sunshine everywhere you go! Blessings to you, sweet friend! Vicki
Happy Birthday!!!!! oh, I hope your birthday is wonderful!!! how fun you know how you got your name, it means more knowing, how and why.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Lisa and what a guy your Dad was. Happy Story and Thanks for sharing! Mollye
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to youuuuu, Happy Birthday to youuuuu, Happy Birthday, Dear Lisaaaaa, Happy Birthday to youuuu ~ ♥ I love your name AND your blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday dear Lisa, Happy Birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteGreat story about your name. Out of all the Lisas that I know, you are my most favorite!
Cathy
HAPPY
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YOU!!!!
May you have a special day!!
I am named after Debbie Reynolds, the actress.
First name and then my middle name is after my dad...Lynn..girl verison :) So, I'm Debra Lynn.
My daughter's middle name is also Lynn and my Granddaughter's middle name is Lynn...I hope that continues down the line.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LISA!!
Warmly,
Deb :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about how you got your name and also your nickname sunshine.
I hope that you enjoy your special day.
Birthday hugs
Carolyn
Oh Lisa! Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great day! I hope you got to do something fun for your special day! That was a great story on how you got your name too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Lisa!
Hugs,
Carol
Happy Birthday Sunshine!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a nice day yesterday!!!
My birthday is a week before Christmas.
candy
Hi Lisa, love your name and I do remember Lisa from the soaps, she was a fiery vixen! ha ha!
ReplyDeleteI'm just in love with your blog name. Every time I see it I think of the song, "they call it puppy-love". Oh, I'm old!
Debra
Happy Birthday, Lisa! You are a ray of sunshine and do always cheer me up. My mother watched that show and I do remember Lisa! I was named after the Frank Sinatra song, Nancy with the Smiling Face. What great hopes she must have had for her first child. I love that you did still get a family name, even if it is your middle name.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my blog and your kind praise.
Lisa, Happy Belated Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful time and a great year ahead.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly who Lisa is, LOL! My mother and grandmother LOVED Lisa as did everyone from the blue hair brigade. Eileen Fulton is one of the classic soap actresses, and she apparently is a very talented singer/performer off the soap sets, too. I love that story! Such fun. Thanks for sharing...
XO,
Sheila... who is finally back to blogging! :-)
Well, happy birthday, Lisa! I believe in celebrating your birthday all month! I love the story of how you got your name. I remember watching Lisa on As the World Turns. Oh, she was quite the vixen. It was so nice of you to come by our blog and say hi. I understand that life gets in the way sometimes, we became followers of yours a while back and I do pop in, but don't always stop and say hi :( Please forgive me. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Good luck with the giveaway! Twyla
ReplyDelete~Happy Birthday Lisa! I hope your special day was wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby's was on the 18th. My name is "Melissa Ann" as well. I really like the nickname Sunshine!
hello lisa ann!
ReplyDeletehow fun to read how you got your name!
happy belated birthday, cutie! i hope it was awesome!!!
xo