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smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
dancingtongue · 80-89, M
Not one of those things I waste energy over. It is what it is and has been for 86 years, in a few days. Actually two names, in a way: the formal and the colloquial version. Three come to think of it, because the family always used the shortened version of the formal because there already was a cousin in the family that went by the colloquial.
My youngest son is sort of in the same boat. We named him a three syllable name to go with his one syllable last name, but he always went by the shortened, first syllable until he got to college. At orientation in the dorm, the story goes, they asked the new kids to come up and indicate on the whiteboard what they preferred to be called. Most circled their first or middle, or shortened first name unless it was totally different. He, having gotten some contrarian genes from where ever, circled the middle syllable of his first name. To his wife and college buddies he has been that middle syllable ever since. So to most of the world he goes by the first syllable, officially by the full name, but to a select group, the middle syllable.
My youngest son is sort of in the same boat. We named him a three syllable name to go with his one syllable last name, but he always went by the shortened, first syllable until he got to college. At orientation in the dorm, the story goes, they asked the new kids to come up and indicate on the whiteboard what they preferred to be called. Most circled their first or middle, or shortened first name unless it was totally different. He, having gotten some contrarian genes from where ever, circled the middle syllable of his first name. To his wife and college buddies he has been that middle syllable ever since. So to most of the world he goes by the first syllable, officially by the full name, but to a select group, the middle syllable.
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ArishMell · 70-79, M
@helenS Indeed!
Not sure I understand your Grandma's view but all those names are fine to me!
Many of the most common Western European and American names are those old Hebrew ones.
One of my sisters is called "Sarah" which I think is an Old Testament name; we have a Peter and an Andrew in the family, but most of our family's names were not Biblical ones as far as I know.
They are old English ones though, so likely from all sorts of sources.
Not sure I understand your Grandma's view but all those names are fine to me!
Many of the most common Western European and American names are those old Hebrew ones.
One of my sisters is called "Sarah" which I think is an Old Testament name; we have a Peter and an Andrew in the family, but most of our family's names were not Biblical ones as far as I know.
They are old English ones though, so likely from all sorts of sources.
WestonTexan · 18-21, M
AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F
@WestonTexan i love that name its different
Gingerbreadspice · F
ArishMell · 70-79, M
Not really. I hated it when young: it is not very common and seemed a bit fey.
Worse, it was one of various names used in those days as stereotypes by lower-grade playwrights and comedians to indicate weak, simple-minded or "toff" characters.
Slowly I started to discover there were people in the world with the same name, finding fame in entirely positive ways. The first I heard of, was a radio-drama actor.
I learnt to accept the name eventually.
In my twenties I joined a small, local club that never had more than a couple of dozen members, yet there were now three of us with the same Christian name, often at the same events!
Worse, it was one of various names used in those days as stereotypes by lower-grade playwrights and comedians to indicate weak, simple-minded or "toff" characters.
Slowly I started to discover there were people in the world with the same name, finding fame in entirely positive ways. The first I heard of, was a radio-drama actor.
I learnt to accept the name eventually.
In my twenties I joined a small, local club that never had more than a couple of dozen members, yet there were now three of us with the same Christian name, often at the same events!
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
I do.
Not that anybody ever calls me by it.
I shortened it at school because teachers of the time could never spell it properly. 🙄
The last person to regularly use it was my Grandmother. And after she passed it seems to have gone with her.
Not that anybody ever calls me by it.
I shortened it at school because teachers of the time could never spell it properly. 🙄
The last person to regularly use it was my Grandmother. And after she passed it seems to have gone with her.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
I'm happy with my first name.
I don't exactly toss it around on the internet, because ID theft is very real, but it's Jason. My biological mother gave me the most common name she could think of because she had an unusual name and could never find anything in tourist gift shops with her name on it. I'm very grateful for that.
I don't exactly toss it around on the internet, because ID theft is very real, but it's Jason. My biological mother gave me the most common name she could think of because she had an unusual name and could never find anything in tourist gift shops with her name on it. I'm very grateful for that.
nonsensiclesnail · F
I never liked it, but only because it was so common.
Growing up, i felt generic. Not that I needed to feel special, but having an interesting name was so appealing.
I went to school with Carissa, Kokee, Bunee, Sand, Sunshine, a girl named Micheal. And then there are all the children of hippies like rainbow and river.
And I get Sarah.
In reality, not a bad name.
I recently learned what it would have been if i were a boy. I’ve berated both of my parents for their choice, for fun. Mark. Not even Marcus. Just, Mark.
Growing up, i felt generic. Not that I needed to feel special, but having an interesting name was so appealing.
I went to school with Carissa, Kokee, Bunee, Sand, Sunshine, a girl named Micheal. And then there are all the children of hippies like rainbow and river.
And I get Sarah.
In reality, not a bad name.
I recently learned what it would have been if i were a boy. I’ve berated both of my parents for their choice, for fun. Mark. Not even Marcus. Just, Mark.
SinlessOnslaught · M
I'm happy with it but others don't seem to be. 😂 It's originally Italian but people laugh when they hear it because it's popular in the African-American community so they think it's a black name.
brian29715 · 51-55, M
@lissah that is a nice name. However, you broke the mold so your name shouldn’t follow the norm 😉😘
WandererTony · 56-60, M
Yup i am happy. Its a character from Indian mythology. Its not a very common name and sounds good too. I especially like it when people pronounce it correctly. 😊
alongalone · M
Yes it was my middle birth name but legally made it first and mom's maiden my middle name long ago
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
I'm ok with it. It worked for my father as well. 🙃
AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F
Yes. Because its different. I'm thankful that i didn't get a country name like my sisters
AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M
FoxyGoddess · 51-55, F
I am, though I do wish my parents had chosen a different shortened version of it, but I usually go by the long version anyways.
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
I guess. It's quite rare, not many women have my name it seems so that's good.
justlooking2023 · 56-60, M
@PatientlyWaiting25 Yes Ma'am, right away. I forgot how You take it. :)
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@justlooking2023 you just can't get the staff. Green tea with fresh lemon.
justlooking2023 · 56-60, M
@PatientlyWaiting25 Yes Ma'am, climbing the lemon tree now....
Tumbleweed · F
I love my name because it's not very common.
Tumbleweed · F
@swirlie You're the one and only Swirlie!!
swirlie · 31-35
@Tumbleweed
The funny thing is, "swirlie" was actually a nickname I acquired from my girls gymnastics team in high school which then followed me into college and became used as my official 'first name', which I didn't start! During that time in my life, I only ever heard my real first name used by members of my own family at home!
The funny thing is, "swirlie" was actually a nickname I acquired from my girls gymnastics team in high school which then followed me into college and became used as my official 'first name', which I didn't start! During that time in my life, I only ever heard my real first name used by members of my own family at home!
Bleak · 36-40, F
Very happy
HijabaDabbaDoo · F
Achelois · F
Yes I like my name and my middle name. 😊
Yeah. So happy. Grateful actually. There’s a backstory to this 😂
@Julien so my father wanted to name me after his mother. Bertha….let that marinate.
My mom looked at him as if he just slapped her in the face and said “we’re not naming my daughter that”
My clueless father said “what’s wrong with it, I don’t understand”
My mother frustrated but willing to compromise goes “if it makes you feel any better, she can take your mother’s name but it’ll be her middle name. Not Bertha. Bertha is just disrespectful”
My father goes “whatever” not giving much thought to my future or how I would feel, just glad he didn’t have to put much effort into this decision.
My mom looked at him as if he just slapped her in the face and said “we’re not naming my daughter that”
My clueless father said “what’s wrong with it, I don’t understand”
My mother frustrated but willing to compromise goes “if it makes you feel any better, she can take your mother’s name but it’ll be her middle name. Not Bertha. Bertha is just disrespectful”
My father goes “whatever” not giving much thought to my future or how I would feel, just glad he didn’t have to put much effort into this decision.
Bignakedguy · 31-35, M
It should have been Patrick. I full heartedly feel like Patrick would have been a better name
tobynshorty · 51-55, F
MissBarbara · 70-79, F
Yes, I like being called Barbara.
swirlie · 31-35
@MissBarbara
Why do you like being called Barbara?
Why do you like being called Barbara?
MissBarbara · 70-79, F
@swirlie I think it has a nice sound.
YMITheWayIM · 46-50, M
Yes, it defines me at different levels and shows my versatility.
exexec · 70-79, C
Yes, It was my father's best friend's name.
meJess · F
I’ve had it a while and it hasn’t misbehaved
FreeSpirit1 · 51-55, F
Emily2013 · 13-15, F
yes i think its pretty plus some people call me cute nicknames like ems
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
I like my name. It's unique enough.
JoyfulSilence · 51-55, M
Kiesel · 56-60, M
It’s alright
I go by my middle name though
I go by my middle name though
Cigarguy · 41-45, M
It's the only first name I've ever had so I guess so
Adogslife · 61-69, M
Yes. It’s Old English. It suits me well.
GunFinger · F
I am. Sounds sexy when some say it so I don't mind.😌
Softy1 · M
No but the 5th now that was a good choice!
Shybutwilling2bfriends · 61-69
Its unique so yes
FreestyleArt · 36-40, M
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