Monday, July 16, 2012

Memorable Monday
What's in a Name?

Challenge - What's the story behind your name?

My given name is Tamra Lee Wall. My nickname was to be Tammy.  I was named after Debbie Reynolds, a famous actress at the time.  She made did a film called "Tammy and the Bachelor" in 1957.  My first name came from that character.  I wonder how she felt when I changed the spelling of my nickname to Tami.  My middle name came from my Grandpa Lee Burbidge.   He was killed in a jeep accident when my mom was 4 years old.  It's an honor to be named after him.

Debbie Reynolds in "Tammy and the Bachelor"
My Grandpa Burbidge holding his oldest - Lee

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