Do you like your name???

@ANIME123 (2466)
United States
July 20, 2010 1:54pm CST
Honestly do you really like your name or would you have rather be named something else. I would actually would have liked to be named something else something that everyone could pronounce you know. Well I could always change my name when I get a bit older, but I think that would devastate my parents so i guess I will just stick with my name for now. Still I always think in my head why did they have to name me that.
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@vjenkins86 (1478)
• United States
20 Jul 10
When I was young, I hated my name. I thought it sounded so old and mature and dull. I even tried to get people to call me by another name that was more hip and cool and shorter. lol. Once I asked my mom why she gave me my name, I began to appreciate it more and it became a connection between us. Now I love my name. People are always telling me I have a pretty name and it is flexible when it comes to nicknames.
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
20 Jul 10
So you used to hate your name and love it now that is just awesome that you have learned to love it.
• Israel
20 Jul 10
hey.. thats great. Now that u appreciate your name.. the best part is that your name became a connection between u and your mom.. what can be better...!!
• Philippines
21 Jul 10
I used to not like it when I was a child. But growing up, I realized the beauty of my name and how it fits me, my personality and the way I think. Now, I would never want to change it. In fact, I like hearing it every time my friends call me.
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
21 Jul 10
You have learned to love it when you hear your name I'm still in the process of doing that.
@spalladino (17891)
• United States
21 Jul 10
I used to wish for another name...something fancier...but I haven't wished that for a very long time. I was named after my mother's sister so it has a special meaning to several people...including me now.
• India
21 Jul 10
If it has a special meaning means you do need to change or dislike your mean.:)
@ET28LV (1890)
• Latvia
20 Jul 10
I like my first name, but I would happy If I had other second name. My second name is Peter, but I would happy for name Janis or Jonh. You do not need to change your name, because your parents was given It, because It is special. Every name is special and they had special opportunities. And It would be hard to other people to learn your new name, because they was accustomed with your old name. Take care, Have a nice day!
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
21 Jul 10
Peter is not so bad for a second name it reminds me of that guy from family guy you know.
@Skade24 (750)
• Romania
20 Jul 10
I don`t like my name, and not because is not beautiful, but i think it`s not for me. For a couple of years i want to change it, but my parents say that is not an ungly name, and that it fits me, and i gave up the idea od changing, for good.
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
20 Jul 10
Once your parents say it, it stays it's like their word is law to us. Oh well might as well start to love your name I am also learning that I must love my name too.
@satylot (98)
21 Jul 10
Yes i love my name.. My friends find it difficult to say it and takes longer time to pronounce it.. But i find my name simple and want it to be little stylish and modern.. Overall it OK..
• China
21 Jul 10
Coincidence! When I was young,my name was always been pronounced in a wrong way because one Chinese word in my name was very rare in use so that quite a lot people can't recognize correctly.Thanks to a famous pop music star's popularity,my name won't been mistaken after then.The singer and I have used a same word in our names.
• Philippines
20 Jul 10
Yup! My mother is one of those people who believe names are somewhat prophetic - that is, that the names we hold somehow mirror a very prominent facet of our characters - and so when she gave birth to her children, she made sure to pick names that denote very good qualities. I don't know whether it's true or not, of course, and I don't really pay that much attention to name meanings, but I like my name and I like knowing what my name means. Whether it's prophetic still remains to be seen, haha, but I like it and don't think I'd want to change it for any reason. Then again, if I have to change my name, I'd probably like to be named just like my mother. Her name means "beloved" and in her case, it really has been prophetic, haha. And who wouldn't want to be loved, yeah? :D
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
20 Jul 10
That is actually cool how your mom sees names as prophetic and that hers means beloved that really is something.
@juryse (752)
• Philippines
20 Jul 10
When I was little, I admit I was not really thrilled about my name because it was not common and when I say it they would think I'm a boy. But eventually, I've come to appreciate the uniqueness of my name.
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
20 Jul 10
I'm glad that you have come to appreciate your name maybe one day I will also learn to appreciate my name and adore it for being different.
• Philippines
20 Jul 10
Yes I do...;) I don't want other names...;) Besides, it's a legacy from my parents and grandparents...:)Also, my name isn't really common in my country so that makes my name unique...:)
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
20 Jul 10
So your name is one of the unique ones I guess that's something that can always stand out from other people.
@Lunar01 (151)
• United States
20 Jul 10
My name is Kiet, a common Vietnamese name. People can't really pronounce it right so I told them just to call me K. I never want to change my name because that is part of my identity. My parents named me that for a reason and I respect their decision. Your name define who you are and even though you might not like it, you are still you. The way I see it is that it's always a lot better to become satisfied with your name than trying to get a more common name so other people can pronounce it. You can always create a nickname for yourself and reserve your real name for your special friend to call.
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
20 Jul 10
Yes actually that's what I do I never really say my real name unless I have to you know that's why I tell people to call me Jade or whatever they pretty much want.
@hucker21 (67)
• Philippines
20 Jul 10
If i only have a choice i will suggest to detached the "O" at the end but it is already written so nothing i can do. I don't want to spend thousands for a lawyer just to removed that "O" so just get use to it.
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
20 Jul 10
I know in the end I guess it's just beeter for one to stick with their name less hassle like that.
@nuj_kmr (171)
• India
30 Jul 10
I like my name because it has particular meaning and everyone can pronounce my name, it is given by my Grand father and i don't like to change my name .I am happy with my name .
@bkrm_gupt (219)
• India
30 Jul 10
Yap!I really do love my name because is very common and easy to pronounce,it also carries good meaning.
• Israel
20 Jul 10
I THINK I DONT HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH MY NAME.. THIS THOUGHT NEVER OCCURED TO ME ABOUT LIKING OR NOT LIKING MY NAME.. ALMOST EVERY ONE CAN PRONOUNCE MY NAME PROPERLY AND ITS EASY TO REMEMBER. ''lAMBERT '' AND THE FIRST LETTER ' L ' IS THE 12 TH ALPHABET. AND I HAVE EXPERINCED THAT THE NUMBER 12 HAS ALWAYS BROUGHT LUCK TO ME. SO ... AM HAPPY WITH MY NAME. CHEERS
@ANIME123 (2466)
• United States
20 Jul 10
Your name is pretty easy to pronounce alright you have a lucky number I wish I had a lucky number.
@skbh12 (2946)
• Philippines
27 Jul 10
hi anime123! yeah i do like my name. wait not just like, BUT I LOVE IT. hahah! i also know how they got me that name and it is good to know the history of how my parents got it for me.
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
21 Jul 10
For a while in school, I was using my middle name, but my name kind of grew on me, I guess. It was funny after that to have people come up to me and call me Elizabeth...
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
27 Jul 10
Hi, ANIME123. Yes, I like my name. If I could change it to another name, I would. I have another name in mind that I would prefer instead. Since my mom and dad named me my name, I will stick with it.
@arahvma23 (269)
• Philippines
23 Jul 10
When I was younger, I didn't like my name that much because it has a bit of a Western sound that some people cannot pronounce it properly. Also, I have two names, "Ariane Gayle"... When someone asks my name, and I answer politely, they would always follow the conversation with, "What? Can you repeat that again?" It just feels bad. But then when I went to college, I have learned to love my name, maybe it just entails a little confidence. :)
@pwnson (150)
• India
27 Jul 10
well my name is Kelly and i don't have a thought never occurred to me about liking or not liking my name. I never want to change my name because that is part of my identity.
@swn_chik (266)
• India
27 Jul 10
Frankly speaking I don't like my name as it sound more like a boys name.Moreover people find it difficult to pronounce but I don't want to change it as its not so easy to change name in our country.We have to go through many formalities to do so...