My Name

Honestly, my name really isn't that special to me. I almost feel like it doesn't suit me and it was almost a compromise. To clarify, my name was chosen by a nurse. My parents had not chosen my name before my birth. They had easily decided on my twin sister's name, Nicole, because she was named after a deceased family member. When the time of our delivery came, my parents had not prepared a name. When I came out of my mother's womb, one of the nurses simply said, "Oh she looks like a Meghan!" My parents liked it and that was that. I just feel like my name has no special significance, it was just a simple recommendation made by a stranger. My middle name, Rose, does have some significance. It was my great-grandmother's name which I think is pretty cool. Back to my first name, it also bugs me the way people say my name. Most people mispronounce my name and say, "May-ghan" rather than "Meh-ghan." It doesn't really matter that much to me but the fact that even my own mother mispronounces my name irks me. Also, my name seems to always be misspelled as there are about ten different ways to spell my name. Reflecting on these name annoyances, I understand Gogol's frustrations regarding his name. It bugs him when people mispronounce it or ask questions and I understand why now. When people mispronounce his name, it's almost like they are disregarding the significance, even if it isn't purposeful. Unlike Gogol, my name does not make me feel insecure but sometimes I do wish that I could change it. For now, Meghan will just have to do.