The Story of Your Name

[MAD]

Share as much or little as you are comfortable.

How was your name chosen?
Were you named after someone?
Does it have any cultural or historical meaning?
Is there a story or experience related to your name you would like to share?

It can be first, middle and/or last name.
Can be a nickname or even you Volnation screen name.

It can be a story behind a nickname you gave your significant other, your kids, friends or even your four legged pets.

 

[PandamoniumReigns]

My screen name is intentionally misspelled with a "Panda" from my young at the time nephew who drew me a picture of TN football with the words Pandamonium Reigns. I stuck with it.

 

[YankeeVol]

Born in TN (Vol). Gew up in NY (Yankee). YankeeVol

 

[malinoisvol]

I'm the second son of a second son of a second son. We all have the same first name.
My Mother, myself, and my second son all share the same birthday

 

[joevol33]

My parents named me Joseph from the Bible, the coat of many colors Joseph. joevol33 is self explanatory, but I have heard it translates to sexy beast in 33 different languages

 

[MAD]

My parents were born in Hungary, they wanted to give me an American name. They named me Michael after my grandfather Miklos. About 20 years ago I was in a bookstore and saw a book on names. When I looked up Miklos, it translates to Nicklaus. I asked my parents about it and they said they didn’t know. I don’t believe it, I think they knew and didn’t want to name me after Santa Claus.

 

[joevol33]

My parents were born in Hungary, they wanted to give me an American name. They named me Michael after my grandfather Miklos. About 20 years ago I was in a bookstore and saw a book on names. When I looked up Miklos, it translates to Nicklaus. I asked my parents about it and they said they didn’t know. I don’t believe it, I think they knew and didn’t want to name me after Santa Claus.

In all seriousness, I know my last name is Irish. My mom's dad was Indian, I know you can tell looking at me , that Irish white is strong . I'd like to find out more about him, like real last name, I don't know it. He was raised by a different family, and took their name as a kid. Idk if he was adopted, or any details, other than old pictures, and slight memory, he's full blown Indian. Unfortunately, he wasn't a good person, drank himself to death literally, and nobody talks about him. It wouldn't have any bearing on my name, but it'd be cool to know his, and about his history in a way.

 

[SALAMANDER DRAKE]

VolNation pic is of Mick Fleetwood, from Fleetwood Mac's 1968 album "Mr. Wonderful, when they were still playing the blues.
Salamander Drake is from the lyrics from a BOC song, "Workshop and Telescopes".
I had recently returned from Iraq, not sure what I was thinking with all that...

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

My name is Ben and I used to get into shenanigans on here with @BadJerry20 so i changed my name from BenTenn to Notorious B.E.N

 

[joevol33]

My name is Ben and I used to get into shenanigans on here with @BadJerry20 so i changed my name from BenTenn to Notorious B.E.N

RIP Jerry

 

[VolNExile]

I’m adopted. My cradle name was Frieda (!), and presumably I’m of German origin, which would explain the beer and potatoes part. Once my parents adopted me, they gave me the most ‘50’s name ever.

 

[scores4fun]

I used to play soccer many moons ago from the age 4 through some pro soccer. And I used to score a lot of goals and the #4 was my number.

 

[MAD]

RIP Jerry

I didn’t realize

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

I’m sure that I’m the only person that has ever had my name.

 

[SALAMANDER DRAKE]

I wish I could change my name here, but don't think Freak would allow it. I've seen others try.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

I didn’t realize

He's not dead, he just hardly ever posts anymore. I still talk to him.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

I wish I could change my name here, but don't think Freak would allow it. I've seen others try.

Put your request in the Need Help? Forum.

 

[Velo Vol]

Velocipede + Volunteer

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[WestTennesseeVol]

My parents named me the most popular baby name of the year because they couldn’t decide on a name.

In turn, we too named my son the most popular baby name of the year because we couldn’t decide on a name.

Funny enough, his name is extremely similar to mine, but that’s not why we gave him that name.

 

[joevol33]

I didn’t realize

I was just funning . Him and @Notorious B.E.N kept me laughing many nights back years ago on here.

 

[BUCCnVOLfan]

Buccnvolfan
Bucc-Alumni of ETSU! Go Bucs go
Vol- Go Big Orange

 

[Tin Man]

I’m adopted. My cradle name was Frieda (!), and presumably I’m of German origin, which would explain the beer and potatoes part. Once my parents adopted me, they gave me the most ‘50’s name ever.

We dub thee VolNExile, Groove Goddess Extraordinaire

 

[Tin Man]

Tin Man

 

[Gandalf]

Well mine means staff or wand elf and is what I am called in the west, Incanus is my name in the South.

 

[SALAMANDER DRAKE]

Put your request in the Need Help? Forum.

Thank you Thunder!