God, I'd hate to be stuck with that (gender swapped first name) for me, because I hate my first name. Or, dislike it. Or don't like it. So gender swapping would just mean another version of a name I don't like.runlr said:
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Actually, that's a pretty good point.Zachary Amaranth said:
The internet and usernames have become really prominent over the last couple decades...hell, I do identify with Gryph and my old main WoW character (which is odd, since it's a girl's name...ha...haaa...I won't apologize for enjoying Night Elves) quite a bit, but certainly not more-so than my given name. There's a definite barrier between the real world and online interaction, so it's still got that uncanny, unreal feeling to its usage in real life situations, almost like they're different people being addressed.
I'm still attached to my name though. It's a part of my identity, after all, and changing it feels (muh feelz) like less of a wipe of the slate and more a denial of an accepted truth.
Not sure if that makes much sense either. I should really go to sleep.
Eh. It makes sense. I think you're just coming from a different place than I am. I've never been particularly attached to any of the baggage attached to my birth name. It probably shows in the way I write under a pen name, record under a stage name, and even answer to both. And my birth name. And my real name. And switch between them freely.LostGryphon said:
The Highlander series is hit or miss, but I'm still a fan both of the name and the character.runlr said:
Also, half my family lineage comes from Scotland, and I have MacLeod predecessors (though not the right ones either for the family or the tartan used), I am totally freaking biased.
Uppity? Nonsense. Antoine is uppity. Julius is profound. And to those voting Alex, that name is far too commonly used in life. I have no idea about Declan. Wasn't aware it was a name.runlr said:
I'd say Julius is badass. I mean, I want to HAIL CEASAR just thinking of it.FalloutJack said:
Julian, on the other hand, makes me think....
Well, I never saw that movie, so it wouldn't have any bearing on me. What I have against Alex is A Clockwork Orange, myself.Zachary Amaranth said:
I'm fine with it, since even before I changed it I was aware I'd almost certainly regret the choice.runlr said:
Yeppers.runlr said:
Actually, no. It feels even more natural. =)runlr said:
Yeah. It's like a tattoo. One day you just take for granted that it's there.runlr said:
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OP, if you name yourself Alex, we'll share names
I wanna be name buddies
You could also use Alexander for a more masculine name as well (and who doesn't like being called Alexander the Great)
I wanna be name buddies
You could also use Alexander for a more masculine name as well (and who doesn't like being called Alexander the Great)
What's up with this apparent lack of public knowledge of the wonders of the name Declan/Deklan? It's a real name, you guys! It's pronounced Deck-len with stress on the 'deck'. It's a pretty normal name (albeit slightly uncommon) 'round these parts.FalloutJack said:
Oh god.Zachary Amaranth said:
Personally, I would pick a name which meaning is based on my character. Which is one of the reasons why I despise my name given at birth so much.
Outside that, Alex sounds like a great name.
Outside that, Alex sounds like a great name.
After reading an very interesting webcomic, I personally can no longer take the name "Declan" seriously anymore...
But seriously, I say just go with your gut... As long you love being called by the name that you choose, nothing else matters...
But seriously, I say just go with your gut... As long you love being called by the name that you choose, nothing else matters...
Alex seen to be a more neutral choices but hey you're changing your name to be more male, not cos your name suck (what is your real name may I asked?).
Is it American Elf? Because that's where I learned of the name.FPLOON said:
If you mean his first name, then you might wanna avoid asking about that, since, well...Scarim Coral said:
So, yeah.runlr said:
