What was it like when you found the perfect name for yourself?

[Everyone]

Haha, exactly! All the best names are taken. I know about five different Matthews, for example (it was my father's name too, so I'm a bit iffy — I'd rather prefer a name that is my own). I do rather like Lee's suggestion in the other thread about having people shout names at you until one feels right! If you're not too shy, perhaps you could upload a photograph and get some suggestions?

At the end of the day, people will get used to your name, with time. You're the one that has to live with it, after all, and as long as you're comfortable with it then that's the most important thing (although that's easier said than done!) :]

I tried to have my best friend give me names once, because she is the pickiest. But she got pissed off after she gave me five names and I turned them all down XD So I give up on getting names from her.

I did try the picture thing a few months ago. And pretty much everyone said the same name, so I should have gone with it. But my friend knew someone with that name so she would be like "ew I know someone with that name". lol She is difficult. Names are difficult too. I hate names. XD

[Ribbons]

This was my first name for me I believe.

"Shane". I went through a few other names, but in the end that stayed. It was the first masculine, or gender neutral, version of my name that came to mind.

It fits my middle and last name perfectly.   

[Zrfm]

I got my mum to pick haha.

[Brent123]

This was my first name for me I believe.

"Shane". I went through a few other names, but in the end that stayed. It was the first masculine, or gender neutral, version of my name that came to mind.

It fits my middle and last name perfectly.

Wow weird. That is one of my favorite names. I absolutely loved it and thought of it for myself.
I was thinking just the other day about names and although I love the name Shane, I'm not sure it fits me. Then I thought about my name and the nickname my parents call me. Then I went from that nickname to something similar, Brent. I fell in love with it and I smile every time I say it. It suits me perfectly I believe.

[Troy58]

I've been thinking of names for most of my life. When I was five-ish, I started getting kids I met on the playground to call me Rex because it was super-masculine. I like the name, but it's not very me. I used to fall asleep at night thinking of names for myself and I really liked Kevin ("gentle/lovable") and Zephyr (means "West wind") for a while, but I know several kids named Kevin and I would have to explain Zephyr too much.

I love names, and meanings are big for me. Because my female name is spelled uniquely (Kathryne) I wanted my male name to be spelled a little differently as well. When I heard Greg, I fell in love. It means "watchful/vigilant" so it fits me perfectly, not to mention that one of my favourite famous people is called Greg. A quick change, and viola! Greggory was born.

My last name is constantly being misspelled and mispronounced (plus it doesn't sound good with Gregg and I've never really liked it), but my mother's maiden name- Armstrong- is rather common, sounds good, and it's a nice tribute as she died when I was ten.

Lastly, my middle name. I wanted to go with Danger merely because it sounded cool, Austin Powers (need I say more?), and it's the middle name of my idol's son (Jakob). Coincidentally, my idol also has the last name Armstrong. Greggory Danger Armstrong sounded good to me at first, but Danger sounded cheesy. I like the middle initial of D. a lot, and it didn't take long for a middle name to fall into my lap. It clicked instantly, and I couldn't think of anything I like better.

Gregg(ory) Dean Armstrong just sounds perfect to me.

[Greg]

All the best people are called Greg 

Strangely enough, I used to really dig the name Rex when I was a kid. And also Malcolm, but thankfully I grew out of that phase.

[Tad]

oy, name change was sent away, solved the problem. Mom came up with one name, I picked one name, and my real name was just masculinized. We then picked out the best sounding order.

Terrence Daniel Porter ____________-

[Troy58]

Strangely enough, I used to really dig the name Rex when I was a kid.

I liked it because I would never picture a girl being called Rex. Then I saw Empire Records- it has a character called Rex Manning *shudder* and he's a total creep.

Also, Tad, are you aware that your profile picture makes you look EXACTLY like Drew Torres from Degrassi?