Question: Who gave you your name ? / What’s the origin of your name? |
Hint
- Start with who named you: “My parents gave me my name.”
- Explain the reason or origin: “It was inspired by a famous figure they admire.”
- Optional personal touch: “I feel proud because it carries such deep meaning.”
Useful phrases
- Named after – given a name in honor of someone.
- “I was named after a famous historical figure.”
- Pay homage to – to show respect or admiration for someone.
- “My name pays homage to someone my parents admire.”
- Deep meaning – significant or special importance.
- “My name carries deep meaning for my family.”
Useful idioms
- Chip off the old block – someone who closely resembles their parent or someone they admire.
- “My parents named me after her, hoping I’d become a chip off the old block.”
- Live up to the name – to meet the expectations of a name’s legacy.
- “They hope I’ll live up to the name they chose for me.”
- In someone’s footsteps – to follow the example or path of someone.
- “My name reflects their wish for me to follow in her footsteps.”
Sample answer
My name is named after a famous figure who my parents really admire and they really hope that I can turn out to be exactly like her in the future. So yeah, I guess both of them agreed upon the name.
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