What's in a Name Archives - Olivia Rosenman

Falkenmire

It's possible the name was born on a boat.

Willard

It does feel a bit strange to identify with that name.

McCallum

My dad said it was his castle. But that's what they all say.

Evers

Wild pig in old German. That is my dad's theory.

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Ling

This is one part of a short series I created that explores how people think about their surname and it's impact on their identity. I found that most names have a great story, but not all of them are necessarily true.