If ever you had a chance to NAME yourself, what would it be?(",)

@lani0529 (1722)
Philippines
April 29, 2007 10:50am CST
I'm just curious, do you like your name or would you rather change it? Since, we are not the one who named us but our parents and other relatives, this is your chance to share what name you would like to have.(",) I like my name but if given a chance I will spell it differently.(",) I like my name to be spelled as Meigh-lan. How about you?(",)And please share also why did you chose that particular name. Thanks!(",)
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30 responses
• India
1 May 07
Hmmmmmmmm... i guess i simple love my name!
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
3 May 07
Hello mariyamaka!(",) Your name is unique. So glad that you love it!(",)
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• India
4 May 07
hi! well in muslims my name is not different! mariyam in christan its mary! name of mother mary..!
• India
4 May 07
i ment her name!! sorry.
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• Philippines
29 Apr 07
i do not like my name at all. marie will be fine for me. i know that at this time it is quite easy to have our names changed legally. but, i'd rather just have it as it is rather than go to such lengths when it doesn't really matter so much.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
3 May 07
Hello marie!(",) I would not want to go to that extent in which I have to change my name. I'm used to be called the way I am called and its really fine with me.(",) Thank you!
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
I guess you will like your name more if you know about its meaning. I searched this meaning for you. Check it out. The boy's and girl's name Marie \m(a)-rie\ is of French origin. Variant of Mary (Latin) "star of the sea". Earliest English form of the name which was revived in the 19th century. Scientist Marie Curie; Queen Marie Antoinette of Scots; singer Marie Osmond. Marie has 1 variant form: Maree. For more information, see also related names Manon, Maria, Marianne, Marietta and Mitzi. Baby names that sound like Marie are Mari and Mare.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
5 Sep 07
Hello bhubaneshwar!(",) Thanks for sharing about your site. I'll check it out. For the record, I don't like to change my name at all. Great day!
@magica (3707)
• Bulgaria
29 Apr 07
There are periods when i feel that other names are more suitable to me. The name is a cloth and a stamp what influences your personality more then you can imagine. At the current moment i feel myself as Juana. Passionate name with deep and dark nuances:-)
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
3 May 07
Hello Juana!(",) You are right, our name is the stamp of our very own personality. Thank you, I like what you just stated. God bless!(",)
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
Juana the Mad, a 16th-century queen of Castile. - Spanish Queen Juana of Castile and her legendary love for her husband, Philippe the Handsome.

Promised to Prince Philippe the Handsome to solidify ties between the Flemish and Spanish crowns, Queen Juana immediately fell in love with her betrothed with all the abandon and passion of her fiery personality. Theirs was one of the most tumultuous love stories of all time.

But Juana, who was also one of the most learned princesses of the Renaissance, was forced to pay a high price for being headstrong and daring to be herself. Those at court who could not fathom Juana as heir to the throne of the most important empire of its day conspired against her and began to question her sanity. Eventually she came to be known as Juana the Mad. But was she really insane, or just a victim of her impetuosity and unbridled passion?
Hello!I just wanted to share something about the name that you like which is Juana. Feminine form of JUAN. This name was borne by Juana the Mad, a 16th-century queen of Castile.
@AmbiePam (93944)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I like my name just fine, although I didn't when I was a child. LOL If I can name myself then I think I would choose Carrie (because it sounds frienldy and warm) or Lorelai, Yes, it is a name from "Gilmore Girls", but I've liked that name for a long time.
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@AmbiePam (93944)
• United States
3 May 07
Hey, you know I think I need to tell everyone around me to call me by one of those names. That way I'll get a good idea what it is like to be called one of those names all the time. Thanks for the suggestion! LOL
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
4 May 07
You are very much welcome.(",) Once in school my teacher gave me a name- Pobbles, and all my classmates call me by that name when we were in 4th year college. I also told my friends that I like to be called meigh-lan and one of them called me that.(",)It's cool to have lots of name!(",)
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
3 May 07
Hello Carrie!(",) How was my greeting sounds?(",) Hello Lorelai!(",) You think this one is better? Thanks for sharing!(",)
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• Malaysia
30 Apr 07
Given the chance to change my name, I think it would be nicole? but malou is fine with me. I owe my life to my parents so i think whatever name they wanted to give then let it be.
• Malaysia
4 May 07
Yes Meigh-lan?? ;).. God Bless!
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
3 May 07
Hello nicole!(",) Yes, since when we were baby we don't have a concept of name that's why parents have the right to name their child.(",)
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@rangics (1334)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
I like my name and I have no problem with it. ;) LOL! Yes honeslty. I'm just glad my parents gave me such a beautiful and unique name. ;)
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
28 Jun 07
Hello rangics!(",) Is it your real name? Hmm.. very unique indeed! It is my first time to hear a name like yours. I am glad that you like your name very much. Take care and God bless you!
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@weemam (13372)
8 Jul 07
My name is Margaret , I was called after my Grandmother and I have had this name for 65 years , I am use to it lol , If I had to choose another name it would be Kayleigh which is my eldest granddaughters name she is almost 18 xxx
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
10 Jul 07
Hello Margaret!(",) Don't you know that your name has a wonderful meaning? It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "pearl". A saint's name. Historical, it is the name of nine queens of England, Scotland, France, and Austria.(",) I like Kayleigh, just like meigh.hehehe. Thanks for sharing!(",)
@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
28 Jul 07
During my middle school days my friends used to call me Jennyfer. But later when they came to know that I was a flower lover then they gave me a nickname Flora. My real name is Booi. The meaning of booi in my dialect is a kind of flower which only blooming during winter season. My dad wanted me to be as tough as the winter blooming flower lol so he named me booi. I like my name and I would rather to keep it with me forever.
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
30 Jul 07
Hello Booi!(",) What a unique name you possess.(",) Flora also is a pretty name. Flora is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "flower". In mythology, the name of the Roman goddess of springtime. Also the name of a ninth century Spanish martyr-saint. Flora Macdonald was a Scottish heroine who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape the English. Florian is the patron saint of firefighters. Enjoy your day and happy postings!(",)
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
29 Apr 07
Actually, it is an honor for me to have the name that I do. I am the baby girl, with two sisters older than me and I am named after my mother, who was named after her aunt. There have been times when I have thought about having a different name, but not only is it an honor, I happen to have a very beautiful name. Now, my middle name is a different story. Even though it is similar to my mother's middle name, if I thought about it long and hard enough, I would change it in a heartbeat. Although, it does have a beautiful meaning and is the title of a song, it is still one of the ugliest names I have ever heard. I was out with this family for dinner once, and one of them got really upset if you called her by her first name. I remember thinking every family has their own disfunction. I don't remember the name or exactly what she was saying about it, I just remember her being highly upset that someone had brought it up. Now that I think back on it, it was actually kind of funny that someone would get that upset over their name. Usually, a persons name is the most beautiful word in the word to them.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
3 May 07
Hello roxie!(",) It seems that you just received your inheritance when you ere born- your name. Hope that its the sweetest name for you!(",) Great day!
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@surveygrrl (1270)
• United States
28 Jun 07
I didn't like my name when I was younger but I like it now. I also like the spelling. Just regular Brandy not Brandi, Brandee or Brandey. When I was younger I wished my name was Helen. Funny to look back on.
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
23 Aug 07
Hi, Name it gives an identity, still as the registerations is done and the number is given the authorities for identificationa and details will the govt put a name for humans too. Still for me names come and go as I hear more and more good names. Can I name my self as Ch2, oxygen, XXX, or any other formulas may be not. Still my name is my parents choice I like it the way all call me in that name.
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
23 Aug 07
Hi there!(",) Is shamrack your real name? Thank your parents for giving you a nice name. Thank you for sharing your views. Great day!
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
5 Sep 07
Hi Ann!(",) Naming yourself "oxygen" is a good idea because you will be very important indeed.(",)
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
31 Aug 07
Oxygen would be such a wonderful name, though! I wonder why I didn't think of that!
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• Philippines
17 Aug 07
my real name is fine..but i did create a nickname for myself and that is jaja.. which not only my friends started calling me that..my family called me jaja too. lol i like my new nickname its cute and sort of unique.. i used it as my nick for mirc and it stuck...my name's joanne and i guess it would sound prettier if i had another name like therese or id like jade or joani too..bweehehhehe
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
19 Aug 07
Hello jaja!(",) You nick is really cute. I have a friend whose name is jaja too. So many names in your mind but joanne is pretty enough. Great day and thank you for sharing!(",)
• Philippines
18 Dec 08
hi there again! thanx!! haha it's true i have so many names in mind... but i think i'd give them to my future kids instead hihi... nice discussion u started here.. v. interesting (=
@hotday (152)
• China
9 Jul 07
I think that it is diffcult to me. Because I dont know how to choose it from so many name.I maybe find it in the dictionary or hear from other suggestion. I maybe change my name every week. So I think that something should be decided by other.I like my name decided by my parents.
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
10 Jul 07
Hello hotday!(",) I'm glad to know that you are happy with the name given to you by your parents. My I know your name?(",)
@sr0415 (1140)
• Philippines
28 Jul 07
Hi lani0529! If I am given a chance, I love my name to be Lalaine. Hmmmm.. nothing. It just sounds so girly.. :) It sounds like a lady - a woman. hehe (",)
@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
30 Jul 07
Hello Lalaine!(",) It sound so lady-like. Do you know that Lalaine is an American na,e which means "the narrow road"?(",) Thanks for dropping by and sharing your name with us. Have a great day!
• Canada
28 Jun 07
A few years ago, I had that chance. I dropped my father's last name as my last name and took my mother's birth name, as my last name. I did not like the old tradition of being handed from father to husband, so I decided to stop it and take a different last name which I plan to keep after I get married.
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
30 Jun 07
Hello danishcanadian!(",) Would you mind telling as what is the last name you are carrying now? It has been a tradition that the wife should take her husband's last name. In your case, is the changing of your name undergone the legal process? Did it costs so much in your part? Thank you for sharing! Have a great day and God bless always!(",)
@abhi85 (33)
• India
25 Jun 07
Hey to say frankly... I am what I am... and I love ma name... therefore, I would like always to be called "Abhishek"
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
25 Jun 07
Hello Abhishek!(",) You have such a unique name. I think you are thankful to your parents for giving you such a nice name.(",) Always be proud of that! Take care and happy posting!(",)
@add_im (2712)
• Philippines
26 Jun 07
If given a chance to change my name, I would chose the name 'Blessie'...it sounds like when people call me in that name means to say that I am always 'bless' in life :-)...bless all the time that's what makes me love having such a name like 'Blessie'. :-)
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
Hello Blessie!(",) I can't seem to find the meaning of Blessie but all I know it originated in Australia. As you said the meaning will always be "you are blessed in any aspect in or life" and also "you will bless others as well with your life". God bless always!(",)
@mrkbrynt (159)
• Philippines
23 May 07
id like to change my name from ryan to mrkbrynt.... wierd name but i like it... my parents wanted to name me vacel... frome my surname VAnguardia.... monthers name Conchita.... and fathers name ELenito..... thankfully they did not... they dont want to call me vacelio when i get old... so they chose ryan....after ryan cayabyab... sadly i dont sing....lol!!!
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
24 May 07
Hi Mrkbrynt!(",) So..your a Filipino. Mrkbrynt is a nice and unique name but since your parents named you ryan you have to use that name. Changing your name is a very hard thing to do because you have to pay thousand or even a million to change your name.(",) Have a nice day!(",)
@axter69 (379)
25 Jun 07
I think my mother and father done a good job so I am happy, the only other name I wanted as a kid was Heman. but I was a kid
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
26 Jun 07
Hello Heman!(",)hehehe Your name, Axter, is very unique. It's my first time to hear a name such as yours. Thanks for dropping by and sharing your name with us!(",) Have a great day!
• Australia
26 Jun 07
I actually really love my name :) My name is Sara, and I was named after my Great-Grandmother (it is pronounced the same as Sarah). I'm proud to have such a name :)
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@lani0529 (1722)
• Philippines
27 Jun 07
Princess Sarah - The girl's name Sarah \s(a)-rah\ is pronounced SARE-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "princess". Biblical: originally called Sarai, Sarah shared an adventurous nomadic life with her husband Abraham. She is described as being exceptionally beautiful even into her older years. The name became popular in the 16th century. Both Sara (popular in Germany) and Sarah are used in blended and compound names. See also Sahara. Actresses Sarah Bernhardt, Sarah Siddons, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Michelle Gellar; singer Sarah Vaughn; poet Sara Teasdale; Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; figure skater Sarah Hughes.
Hello Sara!(",) Hope you are doing great!You have the same name with my sister but her is spelled the same as your great grandmother. Sara is a Bible character and her husband is Abraham. I researched about the origin of the name and here is what I found. The girl's name Sarah \s(a)-rah\ is pronounced SARE-ah. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "princess". Biblical: originally called Sarai, Sarah shared an adventurous nomadic life with her husband Abraham. She is described as being exceptionally beautiful even into her older years. The name became popular in the 16th century. Both Sara (popular in Germany) and Sarah are used in blended and compound names. Actresses Sarah Bernhardt, Sarah Siddons, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Michelle Gellar; singer Sarah Vaughn; poet Sara Teasdale; Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; figure skater Sarah Hughes. Indeed, Sarah is a beautiful name!(",)