It started with the Egyptians in years past, “beloved” was its meaning. The Greek seemed to think differently, “rebelliousness” is what it meant. Mary. A name as common as the dust on your living room floor. Ancient and religious, the name of the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene, the name of Queen Mary of England and of Mary Queen of Scots. Red and purple, vibrant and full of history; powerful yet meek. My name is my own, but not my own at all. It is a name of generations past, long ago but not forgotten.