I didn't really think much about my name. Until I found out a mom watched me on News Channel 8 and decided to choose the name Erin for her baby.

The name Erin in English is a sort of nick name for the country Ireland. When I was growing up it was not a popular name. My name wasn't on those little license plates made for bikes. Now the name has become more popular. However, I never expected my name to be an inspiration for someone else.

Today I was covering an event in New Haven when a mom told me the following story. She said she had just given birth to a baby girl but had no idea what to name the child. She says upon returning from the delivery room she was watching News Channel 8 when I appeared on screen. She thought to herself that Erin sounded like a good name. And right then and there she named her baby girl Erin.

The family has chosen a different spelling. They spell it E-r-y-n-ne. Erynne is now nine years old and a student in New Haven. I have no idea if she has any interest in becoming a journalist - but you could say she's got a good start.