The origin of my name...

Mom and dad chose my name out of a book of baby names. It was a "strong sounding name", and couldn't be shortened in any way. It also couldn't be made fun of easily, was not very popular when I was born, and was a nice sounding biblical name. Lots better than a name like Jehazareel or some such.

It seems to be a rather inauspicious origin for a name, especially compared to Val's. But I like my name a lot. And I have my parents to thank.

Thank you for thinking of my welfare, dearest parents.