The Crown of the Dove and People. (My Name)

 

Stephanie is a feminine name derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning ‘Garland Crown’—Crown of glory. A popular name among daughters within the nobility. Followed by my second name Collinette, according to my parents, meant ‘Tiny dove’ in French—a gift from above. Google, on the other hand begs to differ, defining Collinette as ‘Victory of the people’ in French as well. Combined, my name could be interpreted as A Tiny dove with a crown, or perhaps ‘A crown for the people of victory. Albeit knowing this for many years, I’m still left appalled of how can someone like me hold a name basking in splendor. I felt obliged yet motivated to fly like a dove with the mindset of a queen.

 According to my mother, I was to be named as Therese Marie Shane. As a tribute to her name, the Virgin Mary, and her father. Nonetheless, it was no longer considered when my father was watching a show that had a character named Stephanie—his ears perked from the elegant name. I take pride in my abilities in poetry, music, and art. Some of the abilities that suggest to be connected to the nature of my name. I adore tranquil scenery, isolation accompanied by classical symphonies, the showers of light in hues of champagne and gold as the clock strikes three in the afternoon, and the company of those I hold dear.