What Would You Name Yourself?

3894 · 03-23-2009, 10:37 AM

Hypothetical for ya: what if we chose our own name at, say, age 18. Turn 18, receive right to vote, to be drafted, to choose own name. Your parents chose your pre-18 name, which is really only a nickname.

Would you keep your nickname or choose something different (and what would that be, hmmmm)?

I would keep the name Helen, even though with my married last name, it makes me sound like somebody's grandma from Minnesota; with my maiden name, I'm somebody's grandma from Palm Beach. I sort of like that Helen is so versatile, so at home from Minnesota to Palm Beach. Plus, in French, Helen is Hélène, which I also like.

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Alex · 03-23-2009, 10:39 AM

I hated my middle name growing up so I might have changed that if given the opportunity (I've seen grown up and am fine with it).

Otherwise I doubt I'd have changed anything and certainly don't have any desire now.

Kevy Baby · 03-23-2009, 10:40 AM

I know there are a few OTHER people whose name I would like to change, but that is a completely different thread.

3894 · 03-23-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I know there are a few OTHER people whose name I would like to change, but that is a completely different thread.

It's so oblique your comment, Kevy. No comprendo.

tracilicious · 03-23-2009, 10:51 AM

I'm actually thinking about this a lot lately. My divorce will be final this week and I'm not keeping Michael's name, nor am I going back to my father's name. I want my own name. I'm dropping my middle name in favor of a variant of my great-grandmother's name. I write with this name as my first name, so it's occurred to me that I could just drop Traci legally and people could still call me that if they like. Or not, I don't feel a strong connection with the name. I think we should all name ourselves. It's quite fun.

Not Afraid · 03-23-2009, 10:53 AM

My Evil Sister changed ner name when I was about 12. She changed it to Alisa Camberlain (from Linda Levin - her married name, not that she was married very long). Anyways, have a sister with basically MY name was a bit confusing. I decided I would change mine to Juliette Hawthorn. Camberlain was a variation on Cumberland, where she was born. I was born in Hawthorn, so there you go.

If I changes my name today, I would probably like something a little less common and with more syllables. Sabine or Isabella or somethine more European (because I'm just SOOOO European!)

I didn't change my last name when we got married. I just never saw the point in it.

Snowflake · 03-23-2009, 11:00 AM

Consuelo Flowerton is one of my favorite real people names. Does not fit me.

I have always like Francesca, not that this name suits me either.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-23-2009, 11:03 AM

Max Power.

Not Afraid · 03-23-2009, 11:03 AM

No, not your PORN name, silly!

JWBear · 03-23-2009, 11:25 AM

I think most men named John think about changing their name at some point; but I really don't know what I'd pick (probably something Welsh

).

On another note... Do you know what your name would have been if you were born the opposite gender? I would have been Rebecca Elizabeth.

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3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	What Would You Name Yourself? Hypothetical for ya: what if we chose our own name at, say, age 18. Turn 18, receive right to vote, to be drafted, to choose own name. Your parents chose your pre-18 name, which is really only a nickname. Would you keep your nickname or choose something different (and what would that be, hmmmm)? I would keep the name Helen, even though with my married last name, it makes me sound like somebody's grandma from Minnesota; with my maiden name, I'm somebody's grandma from Palm Beach. I sort of like that Helen is so versatile, so at home from Minnesota to Palm Beach. Plus, in French, Helen is Hélène, which I also like. Go! __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I hated my middle name growing up so I might have changed that if given the opportunity (I've seen grown up and am fine with it). Otherwise I doubt I'd have changed anything and certainly don't have any desire now.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I know there are a few OTHER people whose name I would like to change, but that is a completely different thread. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I'm actually thinking about this a lot lately. My divorce will be final this week and I'm not keeping Michael's name, nor am I going back to my father's name. I want my own name. I'm dropping my middle name in favor of a variant of my great-grandmother's name. I write with this name as my first name, so it's occurred to me that I could just drop Traci legally and people could still call me that if they like. Or not, I don't feel a strong connection with the name. I think we should all name ourselves. It's quite fun. __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	My Evil Sister changed ner name when I was about 12. She changed it to Alisa Camberlain (from Linda Levin - her married name, not that she was married very long). Anyways, have a sister with basically MY name was a bit confusing. I decided I would change mine to Juliette Hawthorn. Camberlain was a variation on Cumberland, where she was born. I was born in Hawthorn, so there you go. If I changes my name today, I would probably like something a little less common and with more syllables. Sabine or Isabella or somethine more European (because I'm just SOOOO European!) I didn't change my last name when we got married. I just never saw the point in it.
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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Consuelo Flowerton is one of my favorite real people names. Does not fit me. I have always like Francesca, not that this name suits me either.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Max Power. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I think most men named John think about changing their name at some point; but I really don't know what I'd pick (probably something Welsh ). On another note... Do you know what your name would have been if you were born the opposite gender? I would have been Rebecca Elizabeth. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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