Really need your advice
By Miya
@121266lulu (350)
China
November 27, 2017 12:39am CST
Hello, everyone. Recently I just find a part time job as an English teacher. But I just feel confused about my English name. I have used many name before. Such as Zoe, Jessica, Monica... They are just too common. Could you give me some advices about my new English name? Thanks a lot.
Hope you have a nice day!
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19 responses
@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
Hmm... you can choose any English name you like?
Well, if you want a really unique one, maybe we can start with... what is your (non-English) name, anyway? I don't mean write it down using your language's characters, I mean phonetically, how would your real name be spelled?
For instance, what is Miya? Is that your real name? Or close to it, by any chance?
Also, if your real name has any meaning, what is it? Maybe you can go from there.
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@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
@121266lulu I see. 
Not sure about Lulu being used as pet names but... people are weird. 
I'm sure they'd name their pets Charlie if they wanted to, even though Charlie is probably a good name for humans. Haha! 
Anyway, some parents here (though I am not from the 'western world') combine their their names to give their children. That usually results in unique names, if you're wanting a unique name. For instance, I have a friend whose name is Florglen, from her father's Flor... something, and her mother's Glenda.
Not sure about Lulu being used as pet names but... people are weird. I'm sure they'd name their pets Charlie if they wanted to, even though Charlie is probably a good name for humans. Haha!
Anyway, some parents here (though I am not from the 'western world') combine their their names to give their children. That usually results in unique names, if you're wanting a unique name. For instance, I have a friend whose name is Florglen, from her father's Flor... something, and her mother's Glenda.@121266lulu (350)
• China
27 Nov 17
Ok, My non-English name is Lulu. It means dewdrop in Chinese. But I think many pets in western world are named Lulu. Thanks you.
@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
are you teaching english to chinese students?
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@121266lulu (350)
• China
27 Nov 17
Yes. One student's English name is Jessica. Hah hah.
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@121266lulu (350)
• China
27 Nov 17
@hereandthere Very nice. But it does remind me of Obama's wife.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
20 Dec 17
Your own name Miya is perfectly lovely for any language or country - just be who you are - good luck with your work
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
11 Jan 18
I agree with Arthur here @arthurchappell, you name is fine, I don't see why you think that you need an English name.
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@121266lulu (350)
• China
27 Nov 17
It is so beautiful but it reminds me of Queen Elizabeth.
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@121266lulu (350)
• China
27 Nov 17
So many beautiful, I don't know how to choose.
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@wolveren (1586)
• Cebu, Philippines
27 Nov 17
Hmmm if most names remind you of some famous or infamous people why not try the short versions of those names. Much like Liz for Elizabeth, Jessie for Jessica, Mich for Michelle something like those lines. But come to think of it, Miya or Lulu are both fine and nice names. Just don't think how it is used in some other countries and I'm sure you will do fine. The reason for this is because somewhere in the world, it's always going to mean something else besides what you want. So try not to think about it and just be your simple and nice self. :)
@121266lulu (350)
• China
27 Nov 17
Yes, I totally agree with you. You just remove my suspicion.
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
You can choose any English name? I thought that was derived from your original name...
Melissa, Elsa, Elizabeth is also pretty as @ilocosboy said
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@121266lulu (350)
• China
27 Nov 17
Thank you so much. Melissa is unique and pretty.
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@121266lulu (350)
• China
27 Nov 17
It sounds like Angelina Jolie. Pretty good. Thank you.
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
27 Nov 17
What's your real name? Zoe is a good name. Eunice is a cute name
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
15 Dec 17
The English spelling of your name is Maya and that is a good name or maybe a simple one like Anne or Anna.
@YrNemo (20255)
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19 Dec 17
In the end, what name did you use? Yes, the name Lulu is often used for well-loved pets in some countries. (My old pet was a Lulu 
.) Other than that, the name Lulu is quite western and was quite popular since the early 20th century. It is a lovely name.
You could combine your surname with Lulu, to make it into another unique and very beautiful names, eg, Luludee, JanLulu, etc. (The western world loves any unique name. It is fashionable these days to have some names that very few people have it.)
.) Other than that, the name Lulu is quite western and was quite popular since the early 20th century. It is a lovely name.
You could combine your surname with Lulu, to make it into another unique and very beautiful names, eg, Luludee, JanLulu, etc. (The western world loves any unique name. It is fashionable these days to have some names that very few people have it.)
@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
3 Dec 17
Go to a name site online, and maybe you could find something you like on there. I like the name you have--Miya. It sounds somewhat English to me.
