Is This Your Name?

posted by mihow on 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.

36 Responses to “Is This Your Name?”

  1. Silly Nessa Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 08:22 AM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 08:24 AM

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

  3. Megan Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 09:40 AM

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

  4. mihow Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 10:41 AM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 10:52 AM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 11:13 AM

    ME!!!

  7. mihow Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 12:06 PM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 12:10 PM

    I fear that Hortense and Ione might prove impossible.

  9. Julie Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 12:23 PM

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

  10. mihow Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 12:28 PM

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

  11. Charlie Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 01:44 PM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 01:53 PM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 02:03 PM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 03:09 PM

    Roxanne is my mom’s name.

  15. andrea Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 03:11 PM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 03:43 PM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 07:13 PM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 07:13 PM

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

  19. mihow Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 07:23 PM

    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 Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 07:27 PM

    does Alison with one L count?

  21. mihow Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 07:48 PM

    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. Says:
    September 28th, 2005 at 08:47 PM

    WhatchootalkinboutWillis?

  23. meghan Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 12:33 AM

    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 Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 05:53 AM

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

  25. mihow Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 06:19 AM

    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 Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 07:23 AM

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

  27. Silly Nessa Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 08:41 AM

    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 Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 09:37 AM

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

  29. EricaLucci Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 12:50 PM

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

  30. Diedre Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 01:19 PM

    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 Says:
    September 29th, 2005 at 02:04 PM

    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 Says:
    September 30th, 2005 at 06:07 AM

    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 Says:
    October 2nd, 2005 at 08:27 AM

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

  34. mihow Says:
    October 2nd, 2005 at 11:11 AM

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

  35. Rick Says:
    August 24th, 2006 at 10:13 PM

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

  36. mihow Says:
    August 25th, 2006 at 04:06 AM

    Oh boy, don’t I know.

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