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ladyhope · 36-40, F
Yep, I've even been called man's names before because people can't get it right. My legal name is pretty commonly confused with another ladie's name as well.

thinkbigaboutlife · F Best Comment
no. It does not frustrate me at all. It's not like it's a word they are supposed to know. Not all names are common in every country. Just be patient. It's not like they are trying to insult you.
Also, one more thing: i does not sound like i for every language. sometimes it's ee. J does not sound like J for everyone: sometimes it sounds like 'y', sometimes like the french 'j', etc. H is heard in English, but not in every language. So many examples and reasons (including this one: not everyone is comfortable looking at someone's chest for a long time in order to read a small badge with name on it.) Not every one is English speaker as a first language. I'm not, and maybe you are not either. Anyway, as long as someone is not trying to make fun of me, or calling me a name, if they are trying to say my name or even call me Ms., I'm fine with that. Between choosing that or someone with 0 etiquette, I will choose dealing with someone who can't pronounce my name properly, any given day!
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@thinkbigaboutlife I do realize all the above. Thank you
Ah, thank you for BA. I rarely get that privilege. :)
antisocialbutterfly · 22-25, F
My name is simple to pronounce and people still feel the need to shorten it...
SW-User
so your name is not nikki?
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@SW-User could be a nickname...
SamRick1271 · 51-55, M
Never had to face that problem

 
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