My daughter is named after my favorite Disney Princess.
While that may not be the exact reason for the origin of her name, it is also not just a happy coincidence.
And it certainly is fun picking out princess paraphernalia for her, which I hope she will treasure as she gets older.
In fact, once upon a time and over a decade ago, I chose this name for her, hoping that I would have a daughter to bestow it upon. I have been collecting art pieces and souvenirs with her name from all across the world ever since.
I can’t help but daydream about the time, maybe a couple of years down the road, when she will play princesses with me. And watch the Disney movie of her namesake, while snuggled up next to me, as we sing along to some of the favorite songs of my youth.
But, for now, I sing these songs to her. And she smiles. And it is my happily ever after.

Oh, and you’re right. You guessed it. It’s Pocahontas.