what's in a name?

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it seemed like a long search, but that is because i couldn't commit to anything.
a girl name came much easier tho.


popa and i knew we wanted a family background within the name 
and also the meaning was pretty important.
we didn't feel right naming you something that translated to wicked or lucifer.


we had a list of gal and guy names and it always seemed to end with
Stella.
my great aunt carried this name (pronounced S'stele in italian)
and i loved the fact that her sister (my great grandma) went by Josie.
so you and your cousin are the new age Josie and Stel!


it is an added bonus that your name means star.
what parent doesn't want their child to be a star, even if it's just in their own eyes.
you certainly are in ours.


your middle name was also a contender for a first name.
Kendall is my maternal grandpa's name and we liked it for a boy or a girl.
it's a pretty solid name, kid.
Kendall was my great grandma Della's maiden name and she named my grandpa Kendall.
we liked the name and the family tradition.
Great grandma Della always wanted a little Della Kate after her, 
but hoping she is looking down satisfied with a 
Stella Kendall. 


Harrison is obviously from daddy's side and it seems to flow nicely with our top choices.


we love you.




i hope you grow up to like your name. 
if you feel the need to change it someday i cant pass judgement as i flipped mine around.
but, know we tried our best and you carry some strong family heritage within you.







Comments

Aunt Sandy said…
This is so sweet! Stella will love reading this some day!
28/11/11
ma mom said…
Pappa and I call her Stella Bella. How cool to be named after her great great great aunt. Stella was a gem- a straight shooter, full of spunk. And my Grandma Della Kendall will be Tickled PINK having a girl named after her.

PS Mom and Dad, it was hysterical knowing you would hear me say Stella Kendall as Della Kendall when I had you on speaker telling you about her birth. Dad, you have a namesake.
29/11/11
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