What's in a Name?

[Kagetsu]

A gift from your parents, it's the first thing people learn about you. Do you like your's or would you change if you could and why?

Also, your birth sign, does your personality fit what it says about you?

I always get a funny feeling saying my name to others, but I don't think I'd change it. My sign personality fits me so close it's scary :eek:

[Chad Bonin]

What's in a name?
A few letters, really.

[solarflere]

I have an alias name which I changed in court. There was confusion with my passport and my birth sertificate name due to a spelling mistake. So I desided to change it all together.

[Natey]

A gift from your parents, it's the first thing people learn about you. Do you like your's or would you change if you could and why?

Also, your birth sign, does your personality fit what it says about you?

I always get a funny feeling saying my name to others, but I don't think I'd change it. My sign personality fits me so close it's scary :eek:
i luv my name its the only one i like! (nate)

[MahouShoujo13]

Well...my name's Katrina, and means "Pure" in German. Of course that's nice...

Well, I don't know if I really want to change my name. There's a lot of people that say "Oh...your name sound so prettyyy.." Yeah. I kinda like it.

Sign? Scorpio. And yeah, I think it does fit me very nicely.

[cross blues]

A gift from your parents, it's the first thing people learn about you. Do you like your's or would you change if you could and why? after people see what you look like, what your name is doesn't mean all that much. so... what's in a name? I say nothing, except for celebrities who make up those catchy fake names like Christina Aguilera or Vin Diesel.

my name is matt, and it means "a gift from god." but I don't believe in God. sometimes I laugh about it, sometimes I swear I'll get it changed. but I haven't been able to think of anything good yet.

my sign is pisces, but I am nothing like that.

a site for name meanings:
www.behindthename.com
(http://www.behindthename.com)

[Delthayre]

Literally translating my name, Paul Andrew Brömmer, you got 'small manly swamp-dweller'.

Oh well, if I'd been a girl, I'd've been Aubrey Claire Brommer, mercy only knows what that translates as.

[Demonic Raven]

My name is Chris, or Christopher, which means "bearing Christ". Hey, I'm not even religious at all!

But my reason for not liking my name is simpler. I just think it's too common. Go to any school or somewhere and you will find at least 5 Chris' in the place. I'd rather have something a bit more unique...

[Peter Paltridge]

I also have a name with biblical roots shared by two zillion other people in the last two thousand years. In the past I've hated being such a unique person with such an average name, but now I think it might be good for me, because it'll fool people who first meet me into thinking I'm normal. :D

[True Noir]

Well...my name's Katrina, and means "Pure" in German. Of course that's nice...

Well, I don't know if I really want to change my name. There's a lot of people that say "Oh...your name sound so prettyyy.." Yeah. I kinda like it.

Sign? Scorpio. And yeah, I think it does fit me very nicely.
Yeah, I looove that name. It's so pretty! :anime:

[ZephyrSamba]

I love my name; I think it nicely rides that fine line between "not overly common" and "excruciatingly trendy in that 'never heard THAT as a name before' way" ... Even so, I'm rather touchy about people -using- my name - I rarely give it out online, for instance, because then people start addressing me by it and, well, unless they're my friend that's assuming a level of familiarity to which they have no right. I don't know why but it bugs me - just as it bugs me when cashiers sometimes check your name on your credit card and use it in that "Thank you, [so-and-so], have a nice day!" way ... The other thing that irritates me is when people spell my name with an "e" - people do that to me all the time, even people who've worked with me for months, who have seen my e-less name at the bottom of countless emails - heck, even people I've ASKED not to spell my name with an "e" - they still do it and it speaks to me of carelessness and thoughtlessness and it drives ... me ... NUTS! Arrrrgh!!!

[Artimus Gigan]

My name is wrapped in shadows and soaked in mystery

my last name has the spelling of a malfunctioning power lifter

[Carolina Red]

Obviously my name (Michael) is common, but then again that's not the only common name out there, let alone the most popular (i think either John or Chris is the most common). I guess that's just how life goes.

[silverwings]

My name has no meaning, since it's root is a place in France. :(

But I'm really like my sign, so much so it's scary. :anime:

[Jave]

http://www.behindthename.com

According to that website, my real name (Javier), is derived from the Basque place name Etxabier meaning "the new house".

[Kury Wagner]

Heh, I hate my name so much. Not only is it super common, my proper name is just so... icky. Samantha sounds so stuck-up to me. Especially when women say it (and they say it all the time... heh).

But I have thought about changing my name, and I just can't find anything else that'd fit me either, so whatever. Though I once told my Mom that I was going to change my legal name to Samwise. XD


http://www.behindthename.com

According to that website, my real name (Javier), is derived from the Basque place name Etxabier meaning "the new house".Heh, now I've got that Commodores song in my head...

[Phantasm]

heh! My name is one of the few things that I do like about myself!:) And no, I wouldn't change it.

[Chad Bonin]

True Fact:

My first and middle name is the first and last name of a Power Ranger.

[rrarbecy]

Dan is like, the second plainest name in the world. There's really no personality to it.

[starfire0639]

Hmmm well my names Ashley.It does hold some meaning when its shortened.My freinds call me Ash.Its funny and quirky and I love it.Some people call me kiddo and others Ash-meister and all of them pretty much suit my personality.My birth sign is Cancer and sadly enough it suits every aspect of who I am...from the stubbornness all the way to the great personality:D Hahaha



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[tucsoncoyote]

Frankly I hate my first name.. (Paul) It means 'Little' in Hebrew..(Hate to say this I should really change my name to Authur..(Celtic for 'Bear') Cause i'm a bit of a big strappin fella..(yep so mom, dad, you really messed up..)

of course I think my dad got the worst of it all.. His parents Named him.. Billie..(no not Billy but Billie (The Female version of the Billy).

though It's as bad as being a boy and being Called "Sue.." but being called "Little" when you are a big strappin guy of 6 feet and 200+ Pounds? Oh that'll really put a crimp in your life.

Though I think Personally Authur would be more fitting me.

:coyote:

[ToOn~g@l]

My real name (Danielle) literally means "God is my judge" I'm not very fond of my name because people mispell it all the time some examples include Danelle, danille, Daniel, Daniele. So it drives me nuts.

I would much rather have KurtWagners real name, Samantha, its pretty and I read somewhere that it means "She who listens" I also like the name Madison, but I don't know what that means.

[Malex]

My name is a derivation of Jonathan, which means "Given by God." I guess that means that I have been given to do something, or I am just another standard person created. I don't really care since I have so many nicknames to count.

[Eibhlin]

My name is Eileen, which is the Irish form of Helen and means light. Eibhlin, my screenname on TZ is the Irish language version of the name, and it is pronounced the same.

The problem with Eileen I have found is most people do not know how to pronounce it when they see it written out. (it's Eye Leen or I Leen) Most people call me Elaine or Ellen since they think they must pronounce the first E, which of course is silent. Most times when people call me Elaine, I don't even correct them. It's pretty useless to try, I know that from experiance.

Then there's that song. I freakin' hate that damned song.

Actually, I like Samantha. I'm planning on naming my daughter Samantha, if i ever have one. But she will not be "Sami or Sammie" because those derivative names annoy me. I like Sam though.

[Punisher]

The short version of my name, Greg, is not too bad but being called Gregory is really annoying. It just sounds so nerdy.

[Kury Wagner]

Then there's that song. I freakin' hate that damned song. Oh I gotta do it now!!!

Ohhh c'mon, Eileen! Oh I swear, well he means. At this moment (do do) you mean everything!!



Actually, I like Samantha. I'm planning on naming my daughter Samantha, if i ever have one. But she will not be "Sami or Sammie" because those derivative names annoy me. I like Sam though.I've gone by Sammy for most of my life, mainly because I just detest Samantha so much. My family still calls me Sammy, usually. But I prefer Sam, or any of the many nicknames I've made of it. =D

It's funny though, because I think Samantha means "she who listens" and I don't. Heh, and all of my siblings (four older sisters and a younger brother) have fairly common names too, except one -- Ladonna. But even that is kinda common now.

[James]

I've very pro giving very boring generic names to kids and giving them the confidence and option to change their name when they get older if they so wish.

I find in some cases, name bestowing is almost like tagging. Like marking ones territory. "I like the name x, ergo, for the rest of your life, your name will be..... X!!!". That, to me, is a little disrespectful to the fact you do not own nor live that child's life.

It boils me when I see kids named silly things. Teresa Green.. Richard Head.. James Bond (yes I have encountered or know people who have encountered these...) etc etc.. I thing sometimes (and acknowledge sometimes it's just bad luck) parents almost have fun naming their kid a name which amuses them. A kids not a toy, nor should it be there to represent your ideology - be it religious, pop icon or social diversity. While it's a biological extension of yourself, it is not yourself and you don't have to live through those choices.

Names at school can create harder times for some kids than they may find with a more normal name. Sometimes, it cannot stop name calling, but if you can at least try to put ones own wants aside and give the name which will help with it's early years (calling a kid Bernard after your grandfather, maybe a nice gesture to grandpa, but he doesn't have to go through school with a name defunct for 40 odd years).

Naturally, if it feels the more mundane name doesn't do him/her justice, encourage the child to have the strength to make another choice. One that they are happy to live with.

In the end, I think again, parental guardianship is still seen as a right rather than a privilege. This is MY child, it will have the name I decide should come after, what will be a name which will not burden my child with my own ego/need for immortality. Put ones own wants aside and try - as objectively as possible - to offer a name which will benefit your child until they are at an age to choose responsibly one that reflects them better.

[Mary_mari]

Mary (Hebrew?) - bittersweet

I *adore* the meaning of my name. And, I was named after my gorgeous mummy^^ But, I must say, I don't think I've met a single person who hasn't sung the "Mary Had A Little Lamb" or "Mary, Mary Quite Contrary" nursery rhymes to me. It's cute, though.

And it's such an ordinary name, I can blend in and then surprise the heck out of them. But, nonetheless...beautiful names on this board! What is a name...?

[Gatomon41]

For me a name is a gift of your parents.

A name is like the flag of your familly, the heritage of your house.

Cherish it.

[Sailor Chibi Otaku]

"From the name of the Shannon River, the longest river in Ireland. It is composed of the Gaelic elements sean "old, wise" and abhann "river"."

Also, the way my name is spelled, that's the male spelling. Shanon is the female spelling.

And I be part Irish, so top o' the mornin' to ye!! *shows off Celtic crown ring*

[Demonic Raven]

I guess I'll post again, this time about the names I like/wish I had/want to name my kids (if that ever happens).

I've always liked the name Lance. First, I've just about never met a single Lance in my entire life. Next, it just generally sounds like a cool name (probably cause it's like the weapon :p ). Behindthename had this: "From the Germanic name Lanzo, a short form of names that began with the element land meaning 'land'". Better than the religious stuff I got stuck with. ;)

I LOVE Italian names. I happen to be mostly Italian myself and I have some cousins that have some awesome Italian names (Salvatore, Francesco). Along with those there's Giovanni(Italian for John), and Vincenzo(Italian for Vincent). There's plenty of others, as well.

[Zach]

Ah, my name. Zach. It means "God remembers". I sorta like my name. My first name, anyway. I don't like my last name. (I won't tell you that. Well, first become my friend and ask very nicely and I suppose i'll give it you)

What is the characteristics for a Leo?

Oh, yes, I have English blood, Native American blood, Irish blood, and Scotish blood in me. (I think there is more, but I don't remember)

[Sailor Chibi Otaku]

I LOVE Italian names. I happen to be mostly Italian myself and I have some cousins that have some awesome Italian names (Salvatore, Francesco). Along with those there's Giovanni(Italian for John), and Vincenzo(Italian for Vincent). There's plenty of others, as well.
That's something I never knew. I've always thought that Vincent is of French origin. French and Italian come from Latin so I wasn't too far off. Of course, Vincent has two French words: "vin" means wine and "cent" means hundred.

My favourite Canadian actor happens to be part Italian. :anime:

[True Noir]

Yeah, I'd say my name is an....interesting one? Only some people know it. I'd rather keep it that way. I actually only know that it means "ocean flower" in the other language I speak. My name that people at school call me, Brynn, well, I don't know what that means either and then I have my other name that I never told anyone here, but it's Tomi. Yes, there are a lot of people that call me that. So, yeah, I respond to any of that. Just cuz i'm so used to it. Unfortunately, I have no idea what almost any of them mean. :sad:

[Roman Legion]

My name could be worse, I suppose. It annoys me that no one, not even my own family, can ever seem to spell it right, though. I don't really have any nicknames, thankfully... save for one, that only two people in the world are allowed to call me by. Anyone else who tries to use it will be promptly beaten.

I really ought to insist that more people simply call me "Romey", though... but it doesn't really go so well with my last name. Then again, I don't think my first name goes so well with my last, either. My middle name fits nicely with both my last name and "Romey", but that middle name is also my father's name, which I don't feel like adopting.


I've very pro giving very boring generic names to kids and giving them the confidence and option to change their name when they get older if they so wish.

On the other hand, being stuck with a boring generic name can be just as much of a curse, especially if you consistantly wind up in a class with too many people who share your name. There's also the headache of having a name so common that there are enough variant spellings for people to constantly get wrong. Not to mention that those same boring generic names leave open the possibility of getting stuck with an annoying associated nickname that you hate.

Having to get your name changed can also just be another annoyance that you might not care to deal with, when everyone already knows you by your boring given name. You can change your name, but you can't change what other people know you by so easily.

You can't know in advance what life's going to be like for a kid... whatever name you choose, trouble can follow. Personally, I wouldn't try to be too exotic or too boring. I'd look for something that isn't too trite or stupid, is unique enough not to get mixed up with other people, and has an obvious enough spelling. Something practical.

--Romey

[Zach]

I'm not a fan of knowing 12 different kids of the same name and keeping up with them all. One of the many reasons that my kids will be named something like "Hector" or "Duran".

[Sailor Chibi Otaku]

If I have kids, I'm gonna name my son Jason Christopher (I've been in love with the name Jason since I was eight) and my daughter Leana James, if I have a son and daughter.

My first born son will be named Jason for SURE. Well, I hope, anyway.

[SSJPabs]

My name is the same as my father's. I hate that, because I look like him and sound like him and so everyone gets us confused on the phone, in records, etc.

I hate that. I have long since vowed that if I have a boy I will NOT name him my own name. As for last name, I would hope my girlfriend chooses a hyphenated name because it's pretty cool when you combine them both rather than just taking my name.

[EinBebop]

As for last name, I would hope my girlfriend chooses a hyphenated name because it's pretty cool when you combine them both rather than just taking my name.That was an '80's thing; not many women do it anymore.

[90'sCartoonMan]

My name is Chris, or Christopher, which means "bearing Christ". Hey, I'm not even religious at all!

But my reason for not liking my name is simpler. I just think it's too common. Go to any school or somewhere and you will find at least 5 Chris' in the place. I'd rather have something a bit more unique...
Seriously, how annoying is that? My best friend's name is also Chris, and that makes it more frustrating to me. Y'know, I don't even care if I had another common name, as long as it wasn't Chris (sure, I say that now, but I can't think of myself as anything else). My parents almost named me Timothy, which I would've liked. I'd be all "Yo, call me Tim."

Uh, doesn't Hector mean "bully" and didn't Homer Simpson say something about how Lance has been adopted by the homosexuals (although X-Men Evolution made me like it)?

I love all those Irish names, didn't realize there were so many.

[SSJPabs]

That was an '80's thing; not many women do it anymore.I know, but even my family agrees that a hyphenation of her last name and my last name sounds much better than either of our names. As of right now, she's cool with that.

My second choice would be for her to keep her own name and I keep my own name.

[Leaping Larry Jojo]

Our society should bring back the concept of earned names, like the native indians used to do! :) I have always felt earned names would be more rewarding than given names. Sure, a given name will set you up, but later on, you should be given an option of earning a name.

In sports, earned names are also very common.

[EinBebop]

Our society should bring back the concept of earned names, like the native indians used to do!I like that. 'Jacob', the most popular boy's name for six years running, will be replaced with 'Jackass'.

[SSJPabs]

I like that. 'Jacob', the most popular boy's name for six years running, will be replaced with 'Jackass'.I dub thee, Data Dog.

[Gatomon41]

Our society should bring back the concept of earned names, like the native indians used to do! :) I have always felt earned names would be more rewarding than given names. Sure, a given name will set you up, but later on, you should be given an option of earning a name.

Sounds like something out of Battletech. In the Clans, warriors gain the last name (the blood name) by particpating in battle.

No, earned names could lead to troubles in Genaology, birth records, records in general, etc.

[James]

On the other hand, being stuck with a boring generic name can be just as much of a curse, especially if you consistantly wind up in a class with too many people who share your name. There's also the headache of having a name so common that there are enough variant spellings for people to constantly get wrong. Not to mention that those same boring generic names leave open the possibility of getting stuck with an annoying associated nickname that you hate.
I'm not saying a call for society to change, what I'm saying is within culture as it is, giving a more generic name (John, David, James, Paul) and the ilk I think gives a child a more natural comformity that will help strengthen it in it's younger years where being part of a pack gives assurance.

I've seen - boys especially - with more colourful choices suffer through it and those with more carefully chosen and generic names get through their first school years with less stress.

It's not a hard and fast rule, but as a kid I saw it, and was glad my name was generic and hard to toy with than the poor kid called "Oliver". Kid's at a young age don't crave identity as they do later on and I wonder on an individual basis whether it's to support choices which might benefit your kid rather than hinder them on the basis of your taste or your family line.

In the end, your childhood experience will offer more psychological importance to your life than being named after great grandfather Victor.



Having to get your name changed can also just be another annoyance that you might not care to deal with, when everyone already knows you by your boring given name. You can change your name, but you can't change what other people know you by so easily.
That's up to you. I've known lots of people to do it and I'm not saying your kid will want to, but he should be encouraged at a good age to know that they have your blessing to do so if they wish. It's their life, not yours or your dead family. IMO.



You can't know in advance what life's going to be like for a kid... whatever name you choose, trouble can follow. Personally, I wouldn't try to be too exotic or too boring. I'd look for something that isn't too trite or stupid, is unique enough not to get mixed up with other people, and has an obvious enough spelling. Something practical.
I don't think you can be too boring at school. You have a surname which also has to be checked and thought about too. I think the surname adds the identity that parents often try to cram into a first name.

But you can advance your kid by probability if not certainty. You send your kid to school in pink, good chance he'll suffer for it. Not definate, but there is a pretty good chance. Likewise call your kid, say Deckard, cos YOU love Blade Runner or Bertram because of your great uncle, and it's more likely to be a stickler for kids than David or John.

As I said, without going into specifics, I just feel there is too much on imposing family tradition or personal likes onto a child who is not your property. You are the guardian as the parent not the owner and as such when it comes to names, one should look from the perspective of the child as to what will make his formative years the easiest and not what you think should be your legacy - as a lot of parents do.

[Elven Moon]

My name is Megan, and I think it's an OK name - I don't hate it. I do love the fact that it's Celtic/Gaelic (at least from a few sites I checked), because I adore New Age/Fantasy-ish things. My middle name is very Elizabethan :) So the combination is kind of cool. However, I hate my last name. It's Italian but doesn't even LOOK like it is, and the ways it can be mispronounced or misspelled is astounding :ack:

As for my birth sign, Pisces, some of it does fit me, but then some of it is way off.

[FinalDragoon]

I'm not really proud of my last name, why? Because it has developed into nothing more than an insult and a derogatory term to a certain facet of the human culture....Poindexter.

Go on and laugh all you want, it doesn't bother me much anymore.

[Mary_mari]

Ah yes, middle names! THAT is the point at which I cringe in despair. I'm Italian and Irish (and a tad German, but that's it), so I got my middle name from my Italian Grandmother -- Lorraine. I *despise* it with every fiber of my being and virtually no one I know (not even close friends) knows my middle name. And I hated it so much when my parents would get angry with me and announce my full name to the world in the style of an introduction to a boxer (you know); "Maa~ry Looooraaaa~aiiine...!!!"
Ahhh, youth**

[Kury Wagner]

I'm not really proud of my last name, why? Because it has developed into nothing more than an insult and a derogatory term to a certain facet of the human culture....Poindexter.

Go on and laugh all you want, it doesn't bother me much anymore.Are you serious? That's an awesome surname! I like my surname to a point, I don't like how 98% of the time, no one can pronounce it (it's an 11-letter Polish name). But it's not common and so I likes it.

My middle name is Sue, after my great-grandma. I don't like it, but I don't hate it. I'd much rather a middle name like Alayna or Lola. Heh, Lola...

Also, I forgot to mention, my sun sign is Cancer, and it fits me very well. Not sure if that's a good thing though. :sweat:

[Delthayre]

I've never resolved myself for or against my surname, Brommer, all though it lost some of its doubtful luster when I found out that it means 'swamp dweller'.

Perhaps I should adopt my mother's surname, Flanagan, all though I'd naturally have to return to the traditional Irish form, Ó Flanagáin.

[Artimus Gigan]

I've never resolved myself for or against my surname, Brommer, all though it lost some of its doubtful luster when I found out that it means 'swamp dweller'.

Perhaps I should adopt my mother's surname, Flanagan, all though I'd naturally have to return to the traditional Irish form, Ó Flanagáin.Could be worse at least your last name doesn't mean "transporter of..."

[Tash]

*points to username*

I intend on changing my name to that. I agree about the "tagging" thing. As soon as I'm on my own, it's getting changed. Having a unique name could also help you get a job. If there's a list of "Chris Smith" and "Jake DeVeris", the name "Tash Wonderful" would stick out.

[Czar Gato]

My first name, Caitlin, is Gaelic for "pure", my middle name is Rose, and my last name is from the name of the Celtic fire god, and is often simply translated to "fire". So, my name in essence is "Pure Rose Fire", or "Pure Fire".

As far as signs go, I am a Scorpio and an Ox. I fit the descriptions to a tee, but I don't put much stock into it since my best friend has the same two signs and is a total opposite personality-wise.

[Artimus Gigan]

the name "Tash Wonderful" would stick out.They would starting thinking you were from rainbowland and ride the lollipop express to work everyday...(i.e. crazy person)

If nanything avoid last names like that....it's ok to have a unique last name...but make sure it doesn't make it seem you're trying to compensate for somthing(i.e. Max Power, Jake Incredible, Sammy Amazing)

Try having a name with an awkward spelling...my real actual last name is incredibly hard to pronounce, it's got a "uy" that is supposed to make the sound of a long "e", people mess up on it all the time...it's tot he point where they pronounce "uy" as "uy" I just accept it...

[SSJPabs]

They would starting thinking you were from rainbowland and ride the lollipop express to work everyday...(i.e. crazy person)

If nanything avoid last names like that....it's ok to have a unique last name...but make sure it doesn't make it seem you're trying to compensate for somthing(i.e. Max Power, Jake Incredible, Sammy Amazing)

Try having a name with an awkward spelling...my real actual last name is incredibly hard to pronounce, it's got a "uy" that is supposed to make the sound of a long "e", people mess up on it all the time...it's tot he point where they pronounce "uy" as "uy" I just accept it...Engglebert Humperdink eh? Hmm.... what IS your last name? At least people try to pronounce your last name. Ever since I was in grade school teachers have just GIVEN UP on even trying my last name and just use my first. I think I beat you on humiliation there.

[Artimus Gigan]

Hmm.... what IS your last name?my last name is a secret...I've already given the definition of what it ment and two letters.....that's way too much info already by my standards

iit's pretty much so unique that aside from relatives...nobody else I ever knew had the last name...or came close to the spelling
If I ventured to the country of origin it would probably be more common...I really have no idea.

[Ren]

My first two names : Stephanie and Leigh: mean "crowned" and "meadow" respectively. My last name, means black, which when you put it all together, is pretty interesting. However, since my last name is so similiar to another, more common, surname, people constantly pronounce or spell it wrong. I'm actually hoping that whoever I marry has a good surname, just so I can change it for the better.


Have you ever been called by the wrong name? For years, different people have tried to call me Jennifer. Not a bad name, but not mine. Once someone was also convinced that my name was Grace. They weren't being sarcastic, like I was having a clumsy moment, they really thought I was Grace.

Does anyone here go by their middle name? I work with a guy named Josh, but I call him Ray, his middle name, because I know at least 3 other Josh's.

[HumanoidTyphoon]

My first name Vincent means "to conquer" and my middle name Michael means "who is like God." For the longest time I couildn't even say my name but I've grown to like it. I don't particularly like my last name it's Italian and no one's ever pronounced it right. It has an 'i' at the end but everyone sees it as an 'e' It's the only part I would think of changing. If it has a meaning I know it not.

My birth sign Taurus (http://www.astrology-online.com/taurus.htm) fits me fairly well but some of it seems a bit off.


*points to username*

I intend on changing my name to that. I agree about the "tagging" thing. As soon as I'm on my own, it's getting changed. Having a unique name could also help you get a job. If there's a list of "Chris Smith" and "Jake DeVeris", the name "Tash Wonderful" would stick out.Sure it would stick out...like a porn star.

[Mr. Pedro]

I'm a Jr., so things can tend to get confusing at times. But considering I share a name with Simon Peter the Apostle and Peter the Great, I suppose I'm in pretty good company.

Last name is a pretty typical Spanish name. Dunno if it really means anything or not.


Lastly, I'm a Gemini (http://www.astrology-online.com/gemini.htm), and surprisingly, it's not all that far off. :ack:

[LightShadow1890]

My name is a month, so I get the occasional joke about me changing my name to the current month. It's a nice name, but if there was any chance I could change in, I'd do it in a snap.

Well, I'm a Scorpio, so some do match....and then some don't. It's weird how this sun sugn dictates us what we aren't.

[HumanoidTyphoon]

I forgot to mention I'm naming my kid Pirate. Really the chances of me having a kid are like .1% and probably even lower once I mention this.

[Mary_mari]

Engglebert Humperdink eh? Hmm.... what IS your last name? At least people try to pronounce your last name. Ever since I was in grade school teachers have just GIVEN UP on even trying my last name and just use my first. I think I beat you on humiliation there.
Haha, that reminds me...when I was in the 3rd grade, there was this girl in my class who's last name was Hollecomb. I'm new at this school anyway, so when it was my turn to take roll, I pronounce her last name "Honeycomb".

My last name is simple with a 't', and people still pronounce it wrong! HANEY. That's simplicity in it's finest example. The quintessence of 5 letter name, indeed*

[Elven Moon]

I forgot to mention I'm naming my kid Pirate. Really the chances of me having a kid are like .1% and probably even lower once I mention this.
Naw, you have to go with modern times. Call him/her Pixelated Pirate ;)

[90'sCartoonMan]

My first name, Caitlin, is Gaelic for "pure", my middle name is Rose, and my last name is from the name of the Celtic fire god, and is often simply translated to "fire".
That's not fair. My last name is an Irish land mass. That's not as cool as fire :ack: