My Name

October 5, 2013 by

“What’s in a name?”
– Juliet

“That’s not my name.”
– The Ting-Tings

My name has been Anne, Miss Anne, Miss Giles, Mrs. Rimbey, Ms. Giles, Mrs. Clelland.

Here is a timeline of my legal names:

  1. Anne Hayes Giles, 1958-1983
  2. Anne Giles Rimbey, 1983-2000
  3. Anne Hayes Giles, 2000-2006
  4. Anne Giles Clelland, 2006-2013
  5. Anne Hayes Giles, 2013 – Present

I have returned to my maiden name and to the given names my mother and father selected for me.  “Anna” was my paternal grandmother’s name, and “Hayes” is my father’s middle name, and his father’s before him.

Anne Hayes Giles

So if you’re Googling me by one of my names, I hope this post helps you find me.  Here are ways to contact me.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Filed Under: Autobiography