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Hate my name
Mina Started conversation Apr 16, 2008
My last name I hated as it was used to bully me at school (including teachers). The day I got married and changed my name I was really upset, and when I took it back three years later when I got divorced I was so happy I get along with it much better now.
My 'real' name I hate - it's very boring, wasn't too common at school, but usually at least one other girl to share it with in my year, plus it ages me - most people with my name are older than me by around 5-10 years.
I'm so glad the internet came along and allowed me to change it without upsetting my parents! My old CB handle never had the same effect as my internet name.
Hate my name
LaMaestra Posted May 2, 2008
Agree totally. The name I use when asked my real forename is not the name on my birth certificate.
Hate my name
turvy (Fetch me my trousers Geoffrey...) Posted May 10, 2008
How sad that you don't like your names. My name is what it is and I am particular about how it is spelled. My handle on h2g2 is the name of a venerable old cat, sadly departed after owning us for 17 years
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LaMaestra Posted May 11, 2008
I, too, love cats. And you're right, they do own you. I still hate my name though.
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Mina Posted May 13, 2008
I don't think it's sad, I think it's strange not more people are the same! None of us chose our names, they are inflicted on us!
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