We are pushing the envelope to find out the answer to that question.
First, there is Annabelle.
Given names (as appear on birth cert):
Annabelle Ashley Garrett
Turkish name (unofficial): Alev
Chinese name (unofficial, but quite often used): Le Le
Chinese informal name: Jie Jie
Name I call her: Chicken Big
Orthodox name (she'll take after baptism): Anna
Then, comes poor, poor Ava Raye.
Given names (as appear on birth cert):
Ava Raye Marie Garrett
Turkish name (unofficial): Eda
Chinese name (unofficial): Shan Shan
Chinese informal name: Mei Mei
Name I call her: Chicken Little
Orthodox name (she'll take after baptism): Mary
Sheesh. Are these kids gonna be confused or what?
PS: after baptism Josh will remain Joshua and I will take the name Thecla. No, you don't have to start calling me that - but our priest and others within the church community will know me only as Thecla.
I guess now I can understand why lately Annabelle has asking me: "Mom, what's your name?" She knows her new name will be Anna and Ava Raye's will be Mary..... I've told her I'm taking the name Theckla.... but she also gets a kick out of the fact that in school I am called "Miss Chana." Today she insisted that she call me "Chana." I know she's just being silly, so it doesn't bother me at all! As long as she calls me...... and actually, it's a nice break from hearing MOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY all day long! :)
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