What's in a name?

My friend Kathryn tagged me to find out more about my name. So...
The late 70's and early 80's was a really popular time for the name Rachel. The story that i hear is that my dad was not particularly fond of the name. But my mom went into labor and had me while he was out of town for work, so she got to pick my name. I still remember in 2nd grade there being 4 Rachel's in my class. Growing up I had a myriad of nickname, all given to my by my older sister. None of these name actually had anything to do with my own name, they were only given to me to annoy and drive my crazy!!

Here's some info about my name:

The meaning of the name Rachel is Ewe

The origin of the name Rachel is Hebrew

Info on this name: Rachel Bilson, actress. Rachel Ward, actress. Character played by Jennifer Aniston on the TV show "Friends"

Rachel is on 2141 favorite name lists

14490 have rated the name Rachel

# 49 on latest SSA List *

Songs about Rachel

• Little Rachel - Eric Clapton
• Rachel - Soul Coughing
• Rachel Won't You Come - Terry Kitchen
• Rachel's Song - James McMurtry
• Take Him Back, Rachel - Basia
• Ways of Rachel - Eyeless in Gaza

A few people have asked me about N8 and what that's all about. My sweet hubbie's given name is Nathaniel, but he grew up going by Nathan. Then in college he ended up having a roommate also named Nathan. So, he started going by Nate. In college apartments you end up having to label alot of your stuff (any food that you don't want your roommates to eat!) so instead of writing Nate, he started writing N8. I think it's fun and was something different for a username!

Here's some name info for the rest of my family:
Nathaniel: Gift from God
Benjamin: Son of my right hand
Emma: Universal
Matthew: Gift of God