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Sebastian. It's a mouthful to say so my friends call me Seb. My family calls me by my full name though, Sebastian.
Adam Joseph Johnson
Pretty generic right? Yeah, I know. I'm not a big fan of it. I always wanted a middle name that was cool enough that I could go by it instead of my first name, or I wish I had a last name that was unique enough to be called by that.
I went to high school with a kid whose last name was Axle and I swear to this day I do not know his first name.
Anyway, I almost exclusively go by Adam (and of course when I was younger my dad gave me the nickname Adam Bomb which was later shortened to A-Bomb....actually have an uncle that still calls me that even though I'm 24 now). My old radio station boss and a select others call me AJ which is ok I guess.
My other uncle calls me "popcorn" because I apparently liked popcorn as a kid.
When I was first born my dad wanted to name me Butch, but he couldn't get my mom to go with that.
Pretty generic right? Yeah, I know. I'm not a big fan of it. I always wanted a middle name that was cool enough that I could go by it instead of my first name, or I wish I had a last name that was unique enough to be called by that.
I went to high school with a kid whose last name was Axle and I swear to this day I do not know his first name.
Anyway, I almost exclusively go by Adam (and of course when I was younger my dad gave me the nickname Adam Bomb which was later shortened to A-Bomb....actually have an uncle that still calls me that even though I'm 24 now). My old radio station boss and a select others call me AJ which is ok I guess.
My other uncle calls me "popcorn" because I apparently liked popcorn as a kid.
When I was first born my dad wanted to name me Butch, but he couldn't get my mom to go with that.
I always introduce myself by my full name, Nicholas. Everyone still shortens it to Nick. I gave up on correcting them by the time I was ten and it doesn't really bug me anymore, but I still prefer the sound of the full version. Now, what really cheeses me off is when someone calls me "Nicky", that is a girl's name.
I was given the name Neil, which would not be so bad if it did not sound like a verb. I have been called "Neil Young", "Neil Diamond", and "Neil Armstrong", which annoys me to no end. I hate it when people give me nicknames; I was given my name for a reason. Apparently I was named after one of my mother's ex-boyfriends.
That's a fantastic name. 'Spensive' could be a suitably nifty nickname if you've got lots of dosh.I Stomp on Kittens said:
Matt is unexciting and unadventurous. I'm not a fan of being called 'Maaatt Daaamon' (not my real last name, thank goodness for small favours), which is why I moved north of the border.
Melissa. Everyone calls me Mel though. I used to hate being called Mel but it grew on me. But because of the shortened name, I've been mistakenly called other "mel" names including melany, melody, etc. the one thing I REALLY hate is if someone calls me missy. Seriously, if anyone calls me that, they will have their throat promptly torn out so they may never mutter the name again.
Michael Gene Short. I'm fine with Michael, even Mike & Mikey are fine, I don't care. Gene is fine too, unique enough for me. Short, ah so many stupid lame ass jokes. At least I'm not short.
The only nickname that ever stuck was "Flame". Red hair & setting things on fire will get you that kind of alias.
The only nickname that ever stuck was "Flame". Red hair & setting things on fire will get you that kind of alias.
Matthew. I like the name, but I do have some difficulty calling myself "Matty" or even "Matt", not entirely sure why.
Weirdly, for about 3 years there was a good portion of my friends who called me Simon, but thankfully that stopped about a year ago. All I did was purposefully call a couple of twins each other's names and so they gave me the name Simon, and it stuck massively.
Weirdly, for about 3 years there was a good portion of my friends who called me Simon, but thankfully that stopped about a year ago. All I did was purposefully call a couple of twins each other's names and so they gave me the name Simon, and it stuck massively.
My first name is unusual enough that most people don't bother with nicknaming me. I won't lie, I'd rather be named something common.
Tims across the world must mark 19 April 2000 as the day their name went from "perfectly innocuous" to "millstone 'round my neck."Xdeser2 said:
James. Always liked my name, simple for others to remember, and because my last name is also one syllable long it means I can pull off the "Names Bond...James Bond" phrase if and when the situation arises (which is basically never).
I dunno why my parents chose it though, to this day they always call Jamie. Some of my friends also call me Jimmy which I don't mind.
I dunno why my parents chose it though, to this day they always call Jamie. Some of my friends also call me Jimmy which I don't mind.
Due to my transgendered nature, I've used two names. I picked the one I use now, which is Valetta, Val for short.
The one I used pre-transition was William. It's derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, which is a portmanteau of "will", which means the desire of or to, and "helm", which means protect, which meant the name's meaning was "the desire for protection" or the "desire to protect". It was strangely fitting as it was an identity used as a shield.
The one I used pre-transition was William. It's derived from the Germanic name Wilhelm, which is a portmanteau of "will", which means the desire of or to, and "helm", which means protect, which meant the name's meaning was "the desire for protection" or the "desire to protect". It was strangely fitting as it was an identity used as a shield.
First thing people say is 'Isn't that a guys name?' And I've never gotten a nickname I don't hate entirely so I'm not going to share them. <.>
But I like it I guess it serves it's purpose and I couldn't really think of any name I'd prefer to have.
But I like it I guess it serves it's purpose and I couldn't really think of any name I'd prefer to have.