How In the Heck Do You Say Your Son’s Name? April 3, 2009
Posted by Emily in : Church, Little Man Dallin , 8commentsThere seems to be a world of confusion over something that is very straight-forward, at least to me. My son’s name has been the primary topic of many questions.
Let me just say this, we never intended his name to be so unique. So different. So unheard of by so many.
How do you say it? Dallin rhymes with TALON, like an eagle’s talon. It’s not Day-lon, or Dillon. Just plain old Dal-lin. Pronounce each short vowel and consonant, and there you have it.
Where did you come up with that? There is a great leader in our church named Dallin H. Oaks. He is one of the twelve apostles. David and I have always admired him. He is a great, wonderful, servant of the Lord. Many years ago, (while I was struggling with infertility) I was listening to a talk by this Apostle. I can’t remember what he was talking about, but I do remember this overwhelming feeling that one day I would have a son, and that I should name him Dallin. It was never a question what we would name our first son.
Does it mean something? It means, “from the dell,” which isn’t very exciting. And what is “the dell” exactly? How should I know . . . I’m from the city.
UPDATE: My friend Rebecca just sent me this link! Click here and then press the little speaker to hear his name outoud! Thanks Rebecca!
