A rose by any other name...

Names I've been called:

Rubia (referring to the fact that I’m white)

Americana (duh)

Ain (Dominican pronunciation of “Anne”)

Na (another Dominican pronunciation of “Anne”)

Annie (Dominican pronunciation of “Anne” when seen in writing)

Bebe (baby)

Mi amor (My love)

Mi vida (My life)

Bella (beautiful)

Bonita (beautiful)

Linda (beautiful)

Flor (flower)

Joven (youngen)

Niña (child)

Fea (ugly)

Oye (listen)

Blanky Anne (Whitey Anne. Oh, and now one of the Pedros has affectionately named his little
white dog Blanky Anne too—I guess I’ve made a lasting impact!?!)

Mija (Mi hija...my child)

Novia (girl friend)

Gringa (whitey mc whitester)

Mujer (Woman)

Preciosa (Precious)

Bonito regalo de Dios (beautiful gift from God)