What's in a Name (Brown Eyed Belle edition)

What is in a name? What does it say about us? When you look at me do you think 'she looks like a Julie?' Do you like your name or not? 

Better yet, what does our blog name say about us? Since this is where most of us have met one another and formed these wonderful relationships, I think it's interesting to know the reason behind the names.

Some people's names seem obvious. They make sense. But some make you wonder. However, once explained it makes total sense.

So, how did I come up with my name you ask? Well, it wasn't easy. I thought and I thought until my head hurt a little. Then it just hit me. Of course! That's perfect. But why? Why is it perfect? Let's break it down...

Brown Eyed

Yes, clearly this is because I have brown eyes. However, I often find that us brown eyed ladies get pushed aside, because of our commonality. And I will be the first to admit that I have been jealous of some blue and green eyes in my time. But I have come to love my eyes and don't consider them so average anymore. They are me. I wouldn't be 'Julie' without them. Not to mention I have my own song, "You, my brown eyed girl, do you remember when, we used to sing....."

 

(It's true!)

Belle

I love being from the South. I love the culture and the accents and traditions that go along with where I come from. I know many of my fellow southern ladies feel the same way. Even if I moved out of the South I would still identify as southern. I think that wherever you call home, you probably consider it part of you. Well, the same for me. So, this part of me had to be a part of my blog.

 (But I promise you won't see me in one of those)

What makes us choose these names? For me it was two things that I consider to be part of me, part of who I am, it felt right.

Where did your inspiration come from for your bloggy?

(Photos here and google)