It's pronounced "John-uh"

jonakid
Originally uploaded by cactus blossom

I'm Jona and this is my blog. I thought I'd start it out by giving the correct pronunciation of my name. It's Jona not Jonah. Don't ask me why it's spelled that way. I mean my dad's name is John so why not just tack on an "a" or an "na"? My mom still defends her decision ("It was less complicated that way") after all these years. My sisters Jill and Jennie both have double consonants in their names but my consonant stands alone (maybe they weren't just teasing when they said I was adopted, and maybe the whole name spelling thing is a subtle clue?). So anyway, that's how my name is pronounced. I'm off to find my birth certificate and give it a thorough look-see now.

It gets more exciting after this.

I hope.

Comments

[mom]

what the heck is wrong with a simple spelling of your beautiful name!??? why complicate things with double letters or added attachments. i can also verify personally and painfully that you came from my womb and no surrogate!!! altho your sisters might denounce you at times that will never happen from my lips esp. now that you are grown and out of my care. i sure do love your blog and the wonderful things you can do with your sewing. most of all i and your dad love the 5 wonderful grandchildren you have given us and that makes us the proudest of all. what beautiful creations they are.

[Pam]

awww...what a nice mommy!

[krystenl]

if only they had known how much trouble your eventual last name would give you. ;-) hee hee!