I was born a Steinberg. My Step dad was a Gober, therefore my Mom became a Gober and of course my brother was born a Gober. When I got married, I became a Madsen. Consequently, my children were born as Madsen's. When I divorced, I stayed a Madsen, for no other reason than keeping the same name as my children, which I feel is very important.
I was not close to my Dad growing up, I couldn't stand my Step dad most of the time, and other than my kids... have no reason whatsoever to keep my ex's name. So, where does that leave me? With my very own, on in a million, super-fantastic, name. Alicia Ranelle.
There are 223,785 people in the U.S. with the first name Alicia. Statistically, it's the 293rd most popular first name. (according to howmanyofme.com) But, do you know how many others have the name Alicia Ranelle?.... None. I am the only one.
I searched the meaning of my name, do you want to know what it was? There isn't one. Do you want to know why? There are very few people in the world with the name Ranelle. My name was made just for me. It came from my God Parents Ray and LaNelle.
No matter what my last name is, this will never change. It is brilliant. It has no textbook definition but has such a wonderful story behind it. It is simple yet beautiful in both form and function. It is unique. It is... me.
