Kjerstin is my name. It’s pronounced Kear-stin, like an ear my mom always told people. I go by Kj, too. Although my name is often misspelled, I love it. It is unique and beautiful. I’m the only Kjerstin most people will ever know. I would never want to have such a common name that I would have to go by the last initial, like Sarah J. Or Sarah B. For example.