Daily writing prompt

Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc.

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I once asked my late mother what my first name, Asnelly, meant. She said she didn’t know.

Your father came home one day and said his first child would be named Asnelly. He was sure a baby girl would be born, not a baby boy.

I was my father’s favorite child. I remember the moments we spent together to and from school. He bought me a cute bag and cookies for my lunch box. He took me to the beach to walk on the sand and listened to stories about my activities at school.

The name Asnelly is rare, unlike Rini, Dewi, or Siti, which are very common in my city. But I like my name. It’s a beautiful and soft name. My last name, Daulay, adds to its uniqueness.

Thanks to the advancement of search engines. When I checked the meaning of the name, I felt that it fit my personality quite well.

She (Asnelly) tends to lead with authority and is always looking for adventure. She is very interested in life and has an independent nature. This person also speaks frankly and is physically attracted to others.

The name is a prayer. Hopefully, the good things in the meaning of my name will come true.