A Friday Five

1. Are you named after anyone? If so, explain.
My parents have never explained how they came up with my name. It's not a family name at all, I guess they just liked it. I do know that I was almost a Matthew, but my older brother is Mark, and they didn't want a Matthew and Mark.

2. Do you have your children's names picked out already? If so, is there any significance?
It was tradition in my family to give three given names, not just two. I'd like to also use family names, so Probably Louis Rudolph Carl (Louis 'cause I like it best, Rudy after my dad, and Carl after his dad.)

3. If you were born a member of the opposite sex what would your name have been?
I have no idea about that. I hope not named after my mom's mom, she was Harriet. My dad's mom was Anna, that'd be ok.

4. If you could re-name yourself what name would you pick and why?
I would pick another middle name to follow family tradition. But I've really come to like my name.

5. Are there any mispronunciations/typos that people do w/ your name constantly?
With my first name, they usually ask if it's Eric with a C or K. My last name is very German, and has an unusual letter combination that usually confuses English speakers, so that often gets mangled.