What's in a Name?

I saw that these lovely ladies were doing a one time link-up, so I decided to join in! 

How did your parents come up with it?

When I asked my mom this, she just said "it sounded like a pretty name for a beautiful little girl" Cue Awws.

Are there any funny stories behind your name?

Nope, Mom just liked how it sounded. 

What does it mean?

"Danielle is the French female variant of the male name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge" in the Hebrew language. The name appears in the Bible, where Daniel survives a night in a den of lions." [via]

"A.)Traditional; Feminine form of Daniel, meaning 'Judged only by GOD.' B.) Intense, fiery female Possessing ability to affect person, place, and immediate surrounding environment. Frequently manifesting such conflicting extremes that the outcome is typically one of lucidity or confusion. The conflict(s) can occur consecutively, concurrent or separate. Other characteristics of Danielle are; abundance of curly locks of hair (red?), kaleidoscope eyes(?), discernible voice capable of pitch, tone and volume that cracks Ice, shatters glass, and renders those in ear-shot stunned for moments, Buckcherry released a song about Danielle titled "CRAZY BITCH" in 2006, Danielle is synonymous with Tardy i;e, NEVER EVER, ever on time generally DST (Danielle Standard Time) run's within a 3 hour conversion =/- ( due at 2 pm will not arrive prior to 2:30 PM but usually by 5PM or somewhere in between) 

'DANIELLE' your most fearless, strong and loyal friend for life, or your most feared, relentless mortal enemy. 

Some guy was invading my personal space bubble on the dance floor and just wouldn't take a hint so he left me no choice but to pull a Danielle- the EMT's didn't know if he'd survive the ride to the hospital." [via]

[LOVE this definition- all in bold are true characteristics of me!!]

Do you like your name?

I do now, but I didn't always. 

Storytime: When I was a sophomore in high school, I decided I was tired of being called Danielle. So I tried to change it, and wanted everyone to call me by my middle name, Melanie. And I don't just mean friends- I mean everyone, teachers, coaches, etc. I wouldn't respond if they called me Danielle. This lasted for almost a year, until my Biology teacher called me out. He asked me a question regarding whatever we were studying, and I got it wrong. His response? "You were smarter as Danielle." I gave it up after that, and went back to my real name. 

Also, I can't STAND being called Daniella. It's not my name. I have a coworker who, even after I corrected her, continues to call me Daniella. Every time, for three years. Her exact words? "Daniella sounds prettier." 

What are your nicknames?
Dani, D, Munchkin-etta, Lil' Bit, and a long time ago Lil Desiqua, Double Deezy, and Raisinet 

Do you consider your name to be original?

No, but it's pretty cool to be able to find my name on a keychain almost anywhere. Except when it's sold out. 

And for your listening pleasure, Buckcherry's "Crazy Bitch." I will admit I've been called this more than once! [Note: It's a little dirty, just sayin]: