Submit Your Naming Story

I invite you to contribute stories of how you obtained your first name or how you chose the name for your offspring. Please share your story and add to the growing collection of naming stories.

This ongoing project, Naming Stories, was created for the exhibition Where Progress and History Meet at the West Chicago City Museum curated by Sarah Phalen and Anni Holm.

Your Name

Your first name (not required).

Your email address, if you would like updates on the project in the future (not required).

Name

The first name you are writing about.

Place

The city, state and country you live in.

Have you ever lived in West Chicago, Illinois?

Yes

Your Naming Story

Permission

I give permission for my story to be published