Is This Your Name?

September 28th, 2005

If you or anyone you know well has any of the following names and would like to take part in a very short interview please kindly send me an email at michele at this domain dot com.

Audrey, Agnes, Anita, Allen, Alicia, Andrew, Allison, Betsy, Beulah, Bob, Connie, Carla, Cleo, Carol, Camille, Celia, Carmen, Cesar, Charley, Diane, Donna, Dora, David, Diana, Edna, Eloise, Elena, Flora, Fifi, Frederic, Fran, Floyd, Fabian, Frances, Gracie, Gloria, Gilbert, Georges, Hazel, Hattie, Hilda, Hugo, Hortense, Ione, Inez, Iris, Isidore, Isabel, Ivan, Janet, Joan, Juan, Jeanne, Klaus, Keith, Luis, Lenny, Lili, Marilyn, Mitch, Michelle, Opal, Roxanne

I’ll explain at a later date. I promise. Ideally, I would like to find one person per name. If you can help me make that happen, I won’t let you down.

Edited to Add: If you wrote me below or via email, and haven’t received a follow-up message yet, please let me know. Basically, I need the contact information of the names listed (phone number or email). I am going to conduct a brief interview with them. Hopefully, they are still interested.

Assuming I get every name folks gave, I only need 18 more people! Thank you everyone. I’ll update more on Monday after I receive more contact information.

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36 Comments on “Is This Your Name?”

  1. Silly Nessa said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    You don’t want Anessa? You should totally have Anessa…I’m just sayin’…for those people with that name and all. I can’t wait to see what it’s for!

  2. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Unfortunately, not for this. But, I do love you and your name, sweet cheeks.

  3. Megan said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Yo. I know a Betsy, Bob, Carla, and a Fran very well. Lemme know.

  4. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Yet again, the Internet is proving to be helpful. Thanks for that. I have received several emails that include names of people. I really, really want to get them all if possible. So please, pretend I haven’t ever asked for anything before and help me seek them out. If you know of anyone, let me know. :] I’m begging—Internet style.

  5. MicheleC said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    I know an Alicia (she’s a kid, though), Alison and Betsy. I know a Karla with a K. I know a Caesar. Another kid, Charlie. I know a Donna, David, Fran, Gloria. I know of a Hilda. I know a Jeanne, Janet and Joan.

  6. momhow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    ME!!!

  7. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    yep. got you. And Dad. And your cat, Hazel.

    You guys are the best. I have 23 down (some duplicates) and 40 to go. I used to know an Inez, but have no idea how to find her. Hmmmm

    Anyway, thanks everyone. Keep ‘em coming. And if you know of folks, who know of folks, let me know.

    I’ll send everyone emails explaining what I’m doing in the next day or two.

    keep ‘em coming!

  8. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    I fear that Hortense and Ione might prove impossible.

  9. Julie said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    I know an Anita, Andrew, Connie & Frances (mother & daughter), and 2 Donna’s.

  10. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Excellent! Julie, can you email me so I have your email?

  11. Charlie said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    are you picky with spelling? i had a fourth grade teacher who insisted on spelling my name “charley.” my father once spelled my name “charley” and i said “it’s not spelled that way” and he responded “i named you. i can spell it however i like.”

  12. Jen said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    you don’t know me, i’ve been lurking here for a while. i wanted to help, though. my mother and my brother’s names are on the list if it helps. Joan and Keith. I also have an Aunt Marilyn and an Uncle Bob.

  13. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Hey there, Jen. Might you email me so I can email you the information? It’d be great if you could help. Thanks for writing.

    32 down
    31 to go.

    Keep ‘em coming!

  14. andrea said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Roxanne is my mom’s name.

  15. andrea said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    My boss just had a baby named Isadora. But not
    Isidore. If I ever have a girl, her name may be Isabelle. Not helpful, I know.

  16. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Andrea, I’d like to add your mom to this list. Is that Ok with you? If so, send me an email. I’m going to send people information tomorrow or the next day. this post will stay up as I search for more people.
    thanks everyone for making this easier. Keep ‘em coming. Don’t be shy.
    P.S. can you believe I found both a Hattie AND a Beulah? Holy moly!

  17. Becca said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Hi Michele, I read your blog all the time, love it, hardly ever comment, but this is fun one. I know a Hazel, Hilda, Lily (spelling is different, is that ok?), Allison, Joan, Betsy, Allen; and I know of a Carol on the internet (she writes a blog).

  18. Becca said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Ok, I just realized I should email this to you. Will do.

  19. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Becca, thank you so much. Yes, please email me.

    I will have more information tomorrow for everyone who is interested or wants to help out.

    My numbers:
    35 Down
    28 To go.

  20. Alison said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    does Alison with one L count?

  21. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Unfortunately, as much as I wish it did, for this project, I don’t think it will. My name is Michele with one L. And as much as I wish I could take part i don’t think I can. Given the sensitivity of the material, I think it has to be spot-on. However, please email me anyway as I’d like to include you in on the story behind why I am asking and why the spelling of your name might not won’t work for this.
    You folks are the best.

  22. Amanda B. said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    WhatchootalkinboutWillis?

  23. meghan said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    For the first time (and probably last) in my life I wish my name were Hortense.

    I knew an Ione in university. I have absolutely no inkling where she is today. Sorry.

    Meg

  24. Missy said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    I just now read the list: I know an Edna if you still need an Edna.

  25. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    I do need an Edna! Know any Hortenses? (What’s plural of Hortense?) I gotta find one. I have to find a Fabian, too. Yeesh.
    Only about 23 more to go!!
    Thanks for all the email! I will write you all and let you know what’s going on.

    Keep ‘em coming!

  26. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    MicheleC, if you’re reading this, will you email me? I need your email here at work. Thanks!

  27. Silly Nessa said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Okay – I know these people, so if you need ‘em – shoot me an email…

    Betsy
    Camille
    Edna
    Flora
    Hilda
    Iris
    Janet
    Joan
    Keith
    Opal

  28. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    22 to go! Thanks, Nessa.
    Keep ‘em coming. I think we found a Dora, too.

  29. EricaLucci said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    I know a Connie, Carla, Diana, Floyd, Isabel, and Lenny.

  30. Diedre said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    I know an Audrey, Juan, Bob, David, Donna, Keith, Marilyn and I use to know a Carmen until she sued the company we worked at for sexual harassment. So I doubt that will help you. I know a George, but not a Georges. Sorry.

  31. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    I need a Juan. I sent you an email. :]
    Erica, tried to send you an email, too but no luck. Left a comment over at your site instead.
    Thanks guys!
    Only 19 more to go! (hopefully the folks I do have are able or want to be interviewed.)

  32. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    I got a Georges! With an S! Yay!
    And an Elena. Only 15 more to go. (Assuming people come through with the names provided originally). I need: Agnes, Cleo, Celia, Cesar, Charley, Elena, Fifi, Frederic, Fabian, Glibert (might have him), Hugo, Hortense, Ione, Inez, Isidore, Ivan, Klaus, Luis, Lili.

  33. David said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    I’m a David and my mom is a donna â

  34. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    David, if you can, might you shoot me an email? Thanks!

  35. Rick said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Man that list really peters out on the latter half of the alphabet…

  36. mihow said at 11:10 am on September 28th, 2005:

    Oh boy, don’t I know.

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