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Journal 2 Whats in a name?

Cody James Goodling is my full name since my birth date. Cody was given me by my parents becausemy grandpa's name was James Goodling, thats what was going to be my name but my dad didn't want anybody calling me Jimmy. Then they wanted Cody because they like to call me CJ for Cody James. A funny story would tell you that my aunt was going to name her son, Justin my cousin, Dakota. Then she could call him Cody. My parents were very furious over that because they wanted Cody for me. I think that it's pretty cool to hear that your parents kind of fought for your name.

The James part of my full name came from my grandpa's name mentioned in the first paragraph above, James Goodling. My grandpa James came from my Dad's side of the family. My parents had it all planned out for when i was born. If i was a boy, I am, I would be Cody James Goodling. Now whats funny is that if I would turn out a girl, I was going to be named Miranda. Glad I am not Miranda.

The last part of my full name is Goodling. Goodling is my dads side of the family name. My dad told me that he thinks it's a german name. Then I looked it up on the link provided on your teacher page. The results were: my name means that I am responsible and a caring person. I attract people to me because I am very understanding and patient, responsive, and kind. No, Goodling doesn't mean I am always a good kid.