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I am looking for some advice and I though that this would be a good place to start. I am thinking about changing my name, not a big change. I have the same fist name as my father (William) and to avoid 'confusion' between the two of us my parents decided to use my middle name.
The problem is just annoying; like when I use my middle name I get the, "Don't you know that Lindsay is a girls' name?" and when I get a prescription filled the Pharmacist asks "Is this for your girlfriend?" and my all time favourite "Yeah right, what is your name really?..." and my reply is "Do you think I would make that up?"
My 'plan' is to give myself a new first name and make my current first and middle names my middle names (I hope that makes sense).
The question is do you guys think that that is a good idea? anyone with experience with anything similar? and do you think that my parents would be upset? (since they took the time to name me)
Your opinions would be appreciated.
The problem is just annoying; like when I use my middle name I get the, "Don't you know that Lindsay is a girls' name?" and when I get a prescription filled the Pharmacist asks "Is this for your girlfriend?" and my all time favourite "Yeah right, what is your name really?..." and my reply is "Do you think I would make that up?"
My 'plan' is to give myself a new first name and make my current first and middle names my middle names (I hope that makes sense).
The question is do you guys think that that is a good idea? anyone with experience with anything similar? and do you think that my parents would be upset? (since they took the time to name me)
Your opinions would be appreciated.
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I think it is a good idea to change your name, although I like the name Lindsey for a boy. If you want a more masqulin name, thats fine, and I think your parents would understand the circumstances. If you want some advise on the name you should change it to, I recomend Logan or Ryan.
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I wanted to thank all of you that send me messages of advice and encouragement over the last few days.
I contacted the Registar General today to obtain the application kit, but I still haven't completely made up my mind if I am going to go ahead with it.
Thanks again,
L
I contacted the Registar General today to obtain the application kit, but I still haven't completely made up my mind if I am going to go ahead with it.
Thanks again,
L
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I am with Nanaea and Jesus here *smiles* (txt)
I think you should just alter and not change your present first name.
Simply make it Will instead of William. I would however not touch the middle name.
I know I have this thing about bible parallels quotations but bear with me. We all have our quirks. Great book by the way :)
You know Jesus gave Simon the surname Peter and later on he was mainly called that name, so it cant be all that bad to make a name change along the way.
14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
16 And Simon he surnamed Peter;
(Mark 3, 14-16)
I think you should just alter and not change your present first name.
Simply make it Will instead of William. I would however not touch the middle name.
I know I have this thing about bible parallels quotations but bear with me. We all have our quirks. Great book by the way :)
You know Jesus gave Simon the surname Peter and later on he was mainly called that name, so it cant be all that bad to make a name change along the way.
14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,
15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:
16 And Simon he surnamed Peter;
(Mark 3, 14-16)
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Talk about a strange menage a trois...
You know, for a minute there Selwyn, that subject heading of yours had me going: "HUH???" :)
-- Nanaea
You know, for a minute there Selwyn, that subject heading of yours had me going: "HUH???" :)
-- Nanaea
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Lindsay
Concerning the idea that Lindsay is a girl's name, have you ever heard of Fleetwood Mac? One of their lead vocalists from their most popular era was Lindsay Buckingham. The other was Stevie Nicks. Lindsay is a man, Stevie is a woman. If you have a VCR or DVD, try to find a copy of Fleetwood Mac's concert titled "The Dance". You'll see what I mean.
Besides, John Wayne (stereotypical "real man") was originally named Marion Michael Morrison.
Phyllis
Concerning the idea that Lindsay is a girl's name, have you ever heard of Fleetwood Mac? One of their lead vocalists from their most popular era was Lindsay Buckingham. The other was Stevie Nicks. Lindsay is a man, Stevie is a woman. If you have a VCR or DVD, try to find a copy of Fleetwood Mac's concert titled "The Dance". You'll see what I mean.
Besides, John Wayne (stereotypical "real man") was originally named Marion Michael Morrison.
Phyllis
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Lindsey through the decades -- not the best name for a guy today
Hey, Phyllis -- cool to see you're a Fleetwood Mac fan! :)
Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac may have been comfortable with being a Lindsey way back when, but the name "Lindsey" today in the U.S. (and most likely in Canada, too, where our friend is posting from) is generally perceived as being a popular girls' name. :)
A search of the U.S. Social Security Administration's actuarial notes on name popularity revealed the following:
In the 1940s (Lindsey Buckingham was born in 1949), the names "Lindsey" and "Lindsay" were listed as #940 and #987 respectively among the Top 1,000 Male Names. They didn't even appear on the Top 1,000 Female Names list back then.
From the 1950s right through the 1960s, they were still listed among the Top 1,000 Male Names and were completely absent from the Top 1,000 Female Names.
But by the 1970s, both "Lindsey" and "Lindsay" suddenly shot to positions number #328 and #200 respectively on the Top 1,000 Female Names list -- while only "Lindsey" still remained somewhere near the bottom of the Top 1,000 Male Names list.
By the 1980s, "Lindsey" and "Lindsay" were #44 and #47 among the Top 1,000 Female Names -- and "Lindsey" as a male name was still near the bottom of the Top 1,000 Male Names list.
By the 1990s, "Lindsey" and "Lindsay" had dropped to positions #64 and #100 on the Top 1,000 Female Names list, and "Lindsey" had completely disappeared from the Top 1,000 Male Names list.
Last year, the name "Lindsey" was in position #95 among the Top Female Names in the U.S. -- but definitely not to be found among the Top Male Names.
So, with all due respect to Lindsey Buckingham, I still wouldn't give a boy-child the name of "Lindsey". :)
-- Nanaea
Hey, Phyllis -- cool to see you're a Fleetwood Mac fan! :)
Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac may have been comfortable with being a Lindsey way back when, but the name "Lindsey" today in the U.S. (and most likely in Canada, too, where our friend is posting from) is generally perceived as being a popular girls' name. :)
A search of the U.S. Social Security Administration's actuarial notes on name popularity revealed the following:
In the 1940s (Lindsey Buckingham was born in 1949), the names "Lindsey" and "Lindsay" were listed as #940 and #987 respectively among the Top 1,000 Male Names. They didn't even appear on the Top 1,000 Female Names list back then.
From the 1950s right through the 1960s, they were still listed among the Top 1,000 Male Names and were completely absent from the Top 1,000 Female Names.
But by the 1970s, both "Lindsey" and "Lindsay" suddenly shot to positions number #328 and #200 respectively on the Top 1,000 Female Names list -- while only "Lindsey" still remained somewhere near the bottom of the Top 1,000 Male Names list.
By the 1980s, "Lindsey" and "Lindsay" were #44 and #47 among the Top 1,000 Female Names -- and "Lindsey" as a male name was still near the bottom of the Top 1,000 Male Names list.
By the 1990s, "Lindsey" and "Lindsay" had dropped to positions #64 and #100 on the Top 1,000 Female Names list, and "Lindsey" had completely disappeared from the Top 1,000 Male Names list.
Last year, the name "Lindsey" was in position #95 among the Top Female Names in the U.S. -- but definitely not to be found among the Top Male Names.
So, with all due respect to Lindsey Buckingham, I still wouldn't give a boy-child the name of "Lindsey". :)
-- Nanaea
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Lindsay
Concerning the idea that Lindsay is a girl's name, have you ever heard of Fleetwood Mac? One of their lead vocalists from their most popular era was Lindsay Buckingham. The other was Stevie Nicks. Lindsay is a man, Stevie is a woman. If you have a VCR or DVD, try to find a copy of Fleetwood Mac's concert titled "The Dance". You'll see what I mean.
Besides, John Wayne (stereotypical "real man") was originally named was Marion Michael Morrison.
Phyllis
Concerning the idea that Lindsay is a girl's name, have you ever heard of Fleetwood Mac? One of their lead vocalists from their most popular era was Lindsay Buckingham. The other was Stevie Nicks. Lindsay is a man, Stevie is a woman. If you have a VCR or DVD, try to find a copy of Fleetwood Mac's concert titled "The Dance". You'll see what I mean.
Besides, John Wayne (stereotypical "real man") was originally named was Marion Michael Morrison.
Phyllis
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"My 'plan' is to give myself a new first name and make my current first and middle names my middle names (I hope that makes sense)."
@@@@ Then that would then give you *two* middle names, and some people already think that even *one* middle name may be a bit much these days. :)
"The question is do you guys think that that is a good idea?"
@@@@ Yes, I think it's a good idea for you to change your name. A name change can be a Rite of Passage -- especially when your old name is causing you so much difficulty in your adult life.
"...and do you think that my parents would be upset? (since they took the time to name me)"
@@@@ Well, you know your parents better than we do. :) But if they're like most parents, yes I think they may be a little bit upset. On the other hand, you're an adult now, who goes to the pharmacist on his own to get his own prescriptions. YOU are the one who has to deal with how the world perceives you. It's not your parents who have to deal with this.
You can preserve some of the names your parents originally gave you, and also not encumber yourself with *two* middle names, by doing this:
Put both "Will" and "Lindsay" together and then anagram them.
You will then get: "Willis Dylan" or "Dylan Willis" for your new name.
You haven't made that big a change, and you've essentially kept the names your parents originally gave you.
Plus, you've learned something about the cool art of anagramming. :)
-- Nanaea
@@@@ Then that would then give you *two* middle names, and some people already think that even *one* middle name may be a bit much these days. :)
"The question is do you guys think that that is a good idea?"
@@@@ Yes, I think it's a good idea for you to change your name. A name change can be a Rite of Passage -- especially when your old name is causing you so much difficulty in your adult life.
"...and do you think that my parents would be upset? (since they took the time to name me)"
@@@@ Well, you know your parents better than we do. :) But if they're like most parents, yes I think they may be a little bit upset. On the other hand, you're an adult now, who goes to the pharmacist on his own to get his own prescriptions. YOU are the one who has to deal with how the world perceives you. It's not your parents who have to deal with this.
You can preserve some of the names your parents originally gave you, and also not encumber yourself with *two* middle names, by doing this:
Put both "Will" and "Lindsay" together and then anagram them.
You will then get: "Willis Dylan" or "Dylan Willis" for your new name.
You haven't made that big a change, and you've essentially kept the names your parents originally gave you.
Plus, you've learned something about the cool art of anagramming. :)
-- Nanaea
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Disjointed ramblings:
"Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?"
Nan, please reconsider your advice before you condemn this young man to a lifetime of bad Gary Coleman impersonations!
Surely there are enough variants of William that he could accomplish this without a name change (not that I'm opposed to such).
In 50 years, will there be ANY guy names left, or will they all have been co-opted by the "creative" parents of females? For instance, how did "Hunter" get to be a girl's name? Shouldn't that have been "Gatherer"?
The Canadians have a simpler solution to girl's names. If they can both sing and yodel, they're named "Sarah". Otherwise, they're named "Fiona" and given Highland dance lessons.
My roommate in college had two "Sloan" middle names plus a Roman numeral. He married money and became a sleazy lawyer (even for a lawyer). Nuff said.
"Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?"
Nan, please reconsider your advice before you condemn this young man to a lifetime of bad Gary Coleman impersonations!
Surely there are enough variants of William that he could accomplish this without a name change (not that I'm opposed to such).
In 50 years, will there be ANY guy names left, or will they all have been co-opted by the "creative" parents of females? For instance, how did "Hunter" get to be a girl's name? Shouldn't that have been "Gatherer"?
The Canadians have a simpler solution to girl's names. If they can both sing and yodel, they're named "Sarah". Otherwise, they're named "Fiona" and given Highland dance lessons.
My roommate in college had two "Sloan" middle names plus a Roman numeral. He married money and became a sleazy lawyer (even for a lawyer). Nuff said.
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"In 50 years, will there be ANY guy names left, or will they all have been co-opted by the "creative" parents of females? For instance, how did "Hunter" get to be a girl's name? Shouldn't that have been "Gatherer"?"
@@@@ Badda-bing! Badda-boom! I shall now bestow upon Daividh the Andrew Dice Clay Award for obnoxious, sexist jokes! (The audience wildly applauds! Primate sounds of Uh! Uh! Uh! and stomping can be heard for added emphasis.)
Ah, I laughed anyway, in spite of myself. :)
-- Nanaea
@@@@ Badda-bing! Badda-boom! I shall now bestow upon Daividh the Andrew Dice Clay Award for obnoxious, sexist jokes! (The audience wildly applauds! Primate sounds of Uh! Uh! Uh! and stomping can be heard for added emphasis.)
Ah, I laughed anyway, in spite of myself. :)
-- Nanaea
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Ooooh Anagramming
This is a great sport. Still learning but I am having much fun with it.
This is a great sport. Still learning but I am having much fun with it.
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