What's In A Name ...

I love how when I google my name all the results are for Tiffany Fallon, the Playboy Playmate. This could easily create quite a complex. Especially since she is a buxom beauty that does a lot for charity - not to mention she is gorgeous. Or maybe it is my destiny to become a Playmate - Yeah ... not likely. Then when I google "Tiffany needs" you know what the first result is? "Tiffany needs bigger breasts". My gosh, yet another future complex. Only joking - about the complex not the google results. That is indeed true. I've given up on the breast augmentation for now. I would still love to go in and have a nice set of C's put on the rack, but I can wait. I definitely do not want a man to buy them either - that would mean, in a sense, he would own me - or at least my assets.

I'm a rather curious person and when something perks my interest I dive right into the research. I learned the meaning of my name when I was very young. My Grandmother gave me a book of famous quotations and my name and meaning were engraved on the front cover. I kind of forgot about it until I came across the little card that used to rest inside of it. Now I am an endless machine of knowledge of all things "Tiffany". Since everyone should be just as interested, I am laying down the facts for you all as well! Enjoy.

1200 AD - "Tifinie" is used in Old French to mean "Epiphany." It derived from a similar Late Latin word which in turn came from the Greek "theophaneia," meaning an appearance or manifestation of God. ("Theo" = God, "phaneia" = appearance; the "phan..." element is related to such words as "phantom," "fantasy," and "fancy," but not to the "fan" in "fan club" or "fanzine," which is short for "fanatic," and is from a completely different etymological source.) A later French spelling is "tiphanie."

1600 - "Tiffany" has been borrowed into English, and has taken on its modern spelling. It is used occasionally as a synonym for "Epiphany," and also as a name for a kind of light silk or gauze.

1633 - William Austin writes the following in his Devotionis Augustinae flamma, or certaine meditations, published posthumously in 1635, and cited in the Oxford English Dictionary in its definition of "Tiffany": "This is Twelfe day... But more anciently and most properly it was called the Epiphany... Our great grand Fathers... as the legend sayes called it the Tiffany... we must know it signifies Aparition or Manifestation from above."

1600s -- The first Tiffany in America was Humphrey Tiffany, who was killed by lightning near Attleboro, Massachusetts riding with Miss Loh:
"Squire Tiffany and Mistress Loh By a stroke of lightning into eternity did go"
Also among the Tiffanys is the inventor of the bazooka. (Source: Bruce Tiffany)

Feb. 15, 1812 - Birth of Charles Lewis Tiffany, the jeweler who would found the famous Tiffany & Co. in New York City, known for its elegance.

1837 - Founding of Tiffany & Co. (It would celebrate its 150th anniversary in 1987, the same year as singer Tiffany's mall tour.)

Jan. 17, 1848 - Birth of Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany. Louis would become a famous artist, creating Tiffany lamps and Tiffany glass.

Feb. 18, 1902 - Death of Charles Lewis Tiffany.

Feb. 18, 1933 - Death of Louis Comfort Tiffany.

1958 - Breakfast at Tiffany's, by Truman Capote (1924-1984), is published. As a result of this title, tourists in New York are always asking the staff of the jeweler Tiffany's when they serve breakfast, but they actually do not serve any meals there. The title is merely metaphorical.

1961 - Breakfast at Tiffany's is made into a movie, starring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebesen, and Mickey Rooney.

Nov. 11, 1964 - Debut of comic strip Tiffany Jones.

August, 1965 - British singer Tiffany, former vocalist of the Liverbirds and the Dimensions, releases her first single, "Am I Dreaming." Her career fizzles out within a year, though.

Oct. 1971 - Birth of present-day pop star Tiffany.

1973 - The comic strip "Tiffany Jones" is made into a movie.

1974 - The typeface "Tiffany" is designed by Ed Benguiat by blending earlier typefaces "Ronaldson" and "Caxton."

Mid 1970s - In one of the "Benji" movies, the title canine's "girlfriend" is a poodle named Tiffany.
1977 - The Eagles' hit "Hotel California" includes the lyric, "Her mind is Tiffany-twisted..."

Jan. 27, 1979 - A Dutch band named "Tiffany" records their first song, "Late Night Show," which reaches #24 in the charts in the Netherlands. Their other singles were "Presidential Suite" and "Spoonful of Loving," all recorded in 1979 and 1980.

Sept. 12, 1979 - The character Tiffany Welles, played by Shelley Hack, debuts on Charlie's Angels. She lasts only one season, before being replaced by Tanya Roberts, as Julie, for the show's last year.

1984 - A survey of the most popular names for female babies lists "Tiffany" as #1 for non-whites, and #32 for whites.

1984 - Cajun artist George Rodrigue begins painting his deceased dog Tiffany (1970-1980), and these images become famous as the "Blue Dog", appearing in many of his paintings and related merchandise.

Mar. 25, 1990 - Dave Barry's syndicated humor column uses Tiffany as the name of a life-size, bikini-wearing inflatable doll who was engaged to a friend of his until he found a fiancee who was a real human being. "But you had to feel bad for Tiffany," said Barry, "who quickly went from the role of Beautiful Bride-To-Be to the role of Deflated Wad In A Closet, which is a tragic waste when you consider that she is more than qualified to be vice president."

Dec., 1995 - Deep Blue Something has a hit song entitled "Breakfast At Tiffany's".

2007 - Tiffany Fallon is named as Playboy's Playmate of the Year

The meaning of the name Tiffany is as follows: Appearance of a God
The origin of the name Tiffany is believed to be: Greek

Numerology is an ancient science which was developed by Pythagoras. Numerology offers an insight into the personality by assigning numeric values to the letters contained in names. The results provide the hidden meaning of the name Tiffany. Each letter contained in the name is assigned a number. Every number is associated with specific characteristics. Work out the value of each of the letters in your name using the following table:

1: A J S
2: B K T
3: C L U
4: D M V
5: E N W
6: F O X
7: G P Y
8: H Q Z
9: I R

Add together all the numbers of the name Tiffany (2+9+6+6+1+5+7) = 36 and Johnson (1+6+8+5+1+6+5) = 32. Then add together the values 36+32 = 68 Then add together 6+8 = 14. And 1+4= 5. The numerological value, or Name Number, of the example name is therefore 5. Use this method of numerology to calculate the value of your full name and find the hidden meanings and characteristics of the name Tiffany together with any middle names and your last name.

Interpretation Meaning and Characteristics using Numerology and the Name NumberUsing this form of Numerology check out the meaning and characteristics of your special number:

1. Competitive - A leader, independent, strength, creative and original
2. Diplomatic - Friendly, tactful, peaceful, gentle and sensitive
3. Optimistic - Easygoing, sociable, spontaneous and humorous
4. Traditionalist - Determined, reliable, conservative, activist and organized
5. Creative - Free spirited, artistic, enquiring, innovative and influential
6. Contributor - Responsible, careful, conventional and reliable
7. Inventive - Imaginative, resourceful, eccentric, quiet and thoughtful
8. Organizer - Leadership skills, planner, strong, high achiever and sound judgment
9. Humanitarian - Compassionate, caring, charitable and civilized

And that my friends is your lesson for the day.
P L & H