I am very happy with my name. I've been using it since the eighth grade when my best friend gave me the name. That was even before I decided to transition, and everyone at my school knows me as Henri. I spell it with an "i" at the end because I like the French pronunciation of it (On-ree), and it has an artistic feel to it which is great, because I plan on going to college for an art-related career (game design probably). I also like the sort of strong-calm feeling that goes with the name Henry. It has a sort of quiet power that I really like. The name suits me much better than my birth name, which I've never felt suited me and from a young age I was constantly going by something else. I haven't decided on a middle name yet but when I was trying to figure one out my dad suggested the name Ira, which was his grandfather's name. Something about that name speaks to me, so I will probably take that for my middle name. Plus, the initials would be "HIS", which I find amusing.

Well, there are thing that I like about my chosen name, and things that I don't.

When I was choosing my name, it was important for me that I chose something far from my birth name, because I really wanted to feel as if I was making a change. Had I chosen something similar to my birth name, I was limited to things like Carey, Corey, and the like, and I can't stand those. Uck. So when I was choosing my name, I wanted my first name to have the first initial of my father's name, which is David, so I wanted it to start with a D. Of course, I ran across some other names that I really liked too; Ethan was a favorite of mine, but after starring at myself in a mirror for days, it just didn't seem like me. I stumbled upon Darius on a list of baby names, and the first time that someone called me that, I knew that it was me. I've thought about changing it dozens of times, but then I think about it, and I change my mind...again. I like it because it's different. However, I don't like it because people tend to misread my nametag and the second day I wore it, someone called me Doris >__O; Seriously? WTF? And the other reason that I've considered changing it is because...Darius is typically a black man's name, and I've realized (Going through college) That plenty of my black male classmates are totally weirded out by the fact that a white 'girl' asks to be called by a black guy's name. I've had several guys confront me on this, and I'm pretty small and puny, so I usually just kind of dodge the question and run away because I'm afraid of being beaten to death for being trans *Shudder* Also, my mother tends to call me 'Darius Rukus,' like Darius Rucker...I don't see why she thinks it's funny or cute, but frankly it pisses me off more than anything, but I know that she won't stop anytime soon.

Frankly though, I like my name better when it's combined with my middle name. I usually introduce myself by both, as Darius Aiden. Don't know why. I just like it better. I picked Aiden out namely because it started with an 'A' and my mother's maiden name is 'Andersen,' Yeah...I'm corny like that. And yes, I like my name. My initials spell DAC xDD

I'm OK with my name.  At the start I tried finding some cool-sounding name and flipped through a few of them.  When I finally got to the point of legally changing it, I just went with "Jack."  It sounds normal, it's masculine, people don't spell it wrong usually, and my parents can deal with it.

It doesn't need to make me burst into happy glitter tears every time I hear it.

I actually picked my name and started going by it online a long time before I came out to my family. I've been going by my name offline for almost 3 years now, and online for almost 6 years. I like the name I chose. I think it has a nice ring to it. :3

I really don't get this question. I mean, if you're not crazy about your chosen name.....change it. Unless maybe it's been legally changed. In that case, you should've thought more about it before changing it in the first place. Anyway, I love my chosen name.

QuoteIt doesn't need to make me burst into happy glitter tears every time I hear it.

Lol I want to steal this and say it about so many things.

Quote from: Darrin on January 02, 2012, 08:52:54 PM
I really don't get this question. I mean, if you're not crazy about your chosen name.....change it. Unless maybe it's been legally changed. In that case, you should've thought more about it before changing it in the first place. Anyway, I love my chosen name.

The question hits pretty close to home for me. I adore Felix, but if I hadn't come across it I would have happily chosen a name that was only okay. I didn't care much, just needed something functional and male, and knew I'd get used to whatever it was. I actually chose my middle name the day I went to court. My last name comes from my kid, and I chose it for her while I was in labor.

Quote from: Darrin on January 02, 2012, 08:52:54 PMI really don't get this question. I mean, if you're not crazy about your chosen name.....change it. Unless maybe it's been legally changed. In that case, you should've thought more about it before changing it in the first place. Anyway, I love my chosen name.

Uh, it's not that simple.  I was so sure I had the perfect name, then after I legally changed it, then I started having doubt.  but I don't have a clue what else to change it too.

My best friend gave me my name, long before I came out as Trans.
One day he said to me that "name wasn't my name."
And I was like "Uh, yeah it is."
He just turned around and told me that my name was Link, and "You'd be lying to yourself if you kept telling everyone your name is name."

Damn creepy bastard knew me too well. I think it suits me, it took me a long time to think of a last name, but when I found it, I knew straight away that I'd found my new name.
I don't have a middle name, I don't really want one.

at first i half chose (my mom pretty much picked it) the name Andrew Lawrence. I kind of hated for 2 reasons 1. it was rly close 2 my birth name and 2. i didnt rly get 2 choose it so it wasnt rly me. then i changed it to Tyler Jerome i love the name tyler (my mom hates it) nd jerome was aftr my grandpa. but i felt jerome didnt rly suit me so i chose Jericho becuz i wanted 2 keep the J, its cool, and its a city in israel (im jewish) i think you shud expiriment wit different names nd see wich ones u rly like.

I have a total girl name but I don't mind it. My friends that know the real me call me Jay though. Originally it was just "J" (my middle initial). But I find birds symbolic for me so actually spelling out Jay and the association to the bird worked perfectly for me.

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My mom had chosen the name Michael for me before I was born (she was convinced she was having a normal boy ... she kinda got that right!) But that name really doesn't do anything for me.