The Meaning Behind My Name: Gianna Pilar Salazar

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The Meaning behind My Name My name is Gianna Pilar Salazar. I used to have a few nicknames growing up like Nana, Gana, Pillies, or just G. My friends mostly gave me these names, besides two, which were from my dad and brothers. I never really cared for nicknames much, it was never a big deal for me. Every now and then someone will call me by a nickname. I honestly prefer to be called by my first name; it is very unique and not original like most. My first name is Italian, and it means God is gracious. My characteristics are humanitarian, giving nature, selflessness, obligations, and creative expression. I work well with people, and have potential to inspire. This suggests that I could successfully teach or counsel. This is pretty crazy because that is exactly what I was wanting to do, but I was not completely sure about it. My home and family are likely to be a strongest focus of my life. Friendship, love, and affection are high on my list of priorities for a happy life. If I had …show more content…

My mom said that she used to always watch a soap opera when she was younger. There was a little girl named Gianna in the show, ever since then she kept the name Gianna with her and hoped she had a baby girl to name her that. My middle name is Spanish and comes from my mom’s sister, Pilar. I don’t believe my mom ever had another name in mind, it has only been Gianna. I remember my mom telling me that they spelled my name wrong at the hospital; they had forgotten to put two N’s. So she made my dad turn back so they could correct my name. My name was too important to her for my name to only have one N. In my opinion, there is not anything negative to say about my name. My name is unique and not original. If I had a child I would not want to give them an original name. I would want my children to be different, and have an unusual name like mine. I highly doubt my family would not mind what I would name my

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