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Monday, 11 August 2014

E is for EVANS

I have a new name!  Yes, on May 1st I became Mrs. Evans and I just thought I'd reintroduce myself.  Have you ever wondered what your name means? Well, my new surname means "son of Evan," so I had to go and check out the name Evan.  It's Welsh for John and means (1) "one who is awesome beyond contemplation, (2) so good looking that one is attractive to every female present and at least one guy present, and (3) to be incredibly smart."  I think I picked a doubly good one since husband's parents gave him the middle name of Evan.
From http://www.houseofnames.com/evans-coat-of-arms Evans was "first founded in Herefordshire from very ancient times...before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William in Hastings in 1066.
This is the Evans family crest which I like very much!
In my research about the name Evans, I found a piece about its connection to the famous King Arthur.  From the same link as above, it says that "Writers and historians have long been divided ... on the truth of Arthur, the great Welsh king of Britain.  Although many now think that there is some truth underlying the many varied accounts, the hard facts surrounding Arthur's reign are almost completely obscured in a mist of myths and legends." 
 
So...on my mother's side, there is speculation that I may be the great granddaughter of a Scottish Lord (albeit born on the wrong side of the blanket) and could it possibly be that my new husband comes from the family of King Arthur? 
 
You may call me Lady Evans now.  Curtsies graciously accepted. 
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25 comments:

  1. Roger Owen Green12 August 2014 at 01:43

    Well done, your Highness.

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  2. Reader Wil12 August 2014 at 06:58

    Beautiful My Lady! I like your coat of arms! A lion is always better than a dragon!

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  3. ellen b.12 August 2014 at 07:25

    Well done to marry into royalty! Love it and your introduction to the letter E. I'll be back to link up!

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  4. Anita Sabat12 August 2014 at 08:12

    Exciting enough, Lady Evans :)

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  5. mrsnesbitt12 August 2014 at 08:17

    There will be no stopping you now...maaaaam! lol!

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  6. Anne in Oxfordshire12 August 2014 at 08:25

    Great post Leslie, but I never knew King Arthur was a Welsh King of Britain ,!! My step fathers long distant relative was Grace O'Malley http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_O'Malley who was a Queen ..

    Here is an interesting link about King Arthur too http://www.kingarthursknights.com/default.asp

    Great E post xx

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  7. Nonnie12 August 2014 at 09:12

    so, we must bow before you, your ladyship? :)

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  8. lotusleaf12 August 2014 at 10:01

    Nice post, My Lady!

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  9. Flowerpot12 August 2014 at 10:02

    Shall I curtsey?!

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  10. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA12 August 2014 at 10:16

    Thank you for enlightening me with your wisdom, my Lady.

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  11. Ni de Aqui, Ni de Alla12 August 2014 at 13:02

    E E Excellent! And very interesting, My Lady!

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  12. Dina12 August 2014 at 13:12

    Mazal tov, Mrs. Evans! The bowing owl is so cute.

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  13. Uppal12 August 2014 at 20:38

    Interesting lineage.King Arthur the munificent legendary king has many inspiring stories woven around him.

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  14. Alexa12 August 2014 at 21:14

    Congrats to both of you (and I am curtsying as I write this)!

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  15. Gattina12 August 2014 at 22:22

    What a wonderful discovery ! At least you have now a decoration for over your entrance door ! I must also have a family crest somewhere because, oh shame, my great grandmother was an "out of a blanket" child of a Duke ! There is some blue-blood in my veins ! We should create a circle of the BBOB. (Blue-Blood out of Blanket)

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  16. Melbourne Australia Photos13 August 2014 at 05:33

    Interesting! Thanks for hosting.
    My contribution is all about EDFU in EGYPT!

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  17. Unknown13 August 2014 at 05:40

    hmmm that definitely sounds Exciting. Eminent Lady :)

    PhenoMenon
    http://throodalookingglass.com/2014/08/ellora/

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  18. Lmkazmierczak13 August 2014 at 06:13

    Impressive crests...family wise and on that cutie pie bird♪ Thanks for hosting!

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  19. My Desktop Daily13 August 2014 at 06:42

    E is for EĞIRDIR in Turkey!
    Thanks for hosting.

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  20. Su-sieee! Mac13 August 2014 at 07:22

    Hello Lady Evans! :-) t's been a few rounds since last I hooked up. Congrats on your recent marriage. May you and your husband have many glorious years together.
    Take 25 to Hollister

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    1. Su-sieee! Mac13 August 2014 at 18:07

      Hi, again! I decided to hook up another E from my other blog. Thanks for hosting a great place to share with other bloggers.
      :-)
      The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  21. Debbie at Travel with Intent13 August 2014 at 09:53

    Congratulations m'lady

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  22. Black Jack's Carol13 August 2014 at 14:42

    I bow down to you with most reverent admiration, and that is only a tiny bit tongue in cheek. Love your Energy and Ebullience and sense of Élan. Great photo, by the way, of the concluding curtsey :)

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  23. Unknown14 August 2014 at 22:07

    Congratulations....your majesty :)

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  24. Powell River Books15 August 2014 at 17:59

    You've always been regal to me Mrs. Evans. - Margy

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