Its Just The Name Not You
By Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
Anniston, Alabama
June 25, 2017 12:42pm CST
There have been a few, not many but Its still there and I cannot help it. When someone really uses me for a door mat or has done me wrong I remember their name. That is not the problem though.
Its like this name, no matter who has it makes me not like them instantly BUT I will give them the benefit of doubt that they are not just like the other person that has the same name that did me wrong.
So many, many years ago when my sister was drunk she renamed this one thang that was causing trouble she, my sister, looked at her and said " What are you looking at you old wh_re?" And that became her new name, well within the circle.
And that my friends is how I overcame not liking people based on their first name.
Have you ever renamed people based on their actions? 
My photo of Harley
My photo of Harley
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
25 Jun 17
I haven't renamed anyone but there are names that when I hear them I cringe! Either because I have watched kids with that name and they didn't behave well or someone I know/knew that I did not like with the name.
No offense to anyone here but when I hear the name Tammy I cringe...can't help it. My husband's sister is the cause of that one-not a nice person at all.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
26 Jun 17
The name Stacia makes me cringe (which sucks because it's so similar to my own name and my mom used to call me that as a nickname...I won't allow it anymore though.) Also because of my partner's sister. Complete loser who freeloaded off of us and caused lots of trouble. Just hearing the name (or thinking about her) makes me mad.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Jun 17
I had a tenant named Tammy but when she moved we renamed her cat piss because she had 17 cats in my house and all the carpet was filled with cat pee. Now you know why I inspect now dont you?
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
25 Jun 17
My husband and I make up names for most people.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Jun 17
LOL, well that way people cannot say you are gossiping about so and so!
@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
25 Jun 17
Harley looks happy. I do have some bad reactions to some names, but I cannot think of any that I have renamed. I mean I know I have, but literally they escape my mind.
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@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
25 Jun 17
I know a young girl named Harley who is bossy, a know it all, and flies off the handle quickly. However she is in counseling, and is being adopted and is changing her name.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
25 Jun 17
Yes we do it all the time but not directly to the person, unless it is a nickname that is well known.
We may make a joke of someone by using a name suitable for their behavior but no nothing mean.
There is only a few names that would make me not like the name not the person attached to it..and those are any of my x's names lol
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Jun 17
No, no not to their face to be mean, well the whor gets her name honestly and I am sure she knows people call her that. but no I am not mean like that.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
25 Jun 17
@andriaperry Yeah well even tho some names are deserved
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
26 Jun 17
No, I am afraid I have not, but honestly, though I don't really like everyone no one has ever really double-crossed or back stabbed me enough for me to dislike a name. Maybe I am just incredibly naive.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
26 Jun 17
@andriaperry lol No, it can't be that lol
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 Jun 17
Or you are just the nicest person EVER!
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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25 Jun 17
Yes, I think that's a pretty common thing we do. I have neighbors we call "Beverly Hillbillies" due to the condition of their house and property. They are very inconsiderate neighbors too. Nothing against the TV show, always liked it. Guess people like to label others?
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Jun 17
I think so and for the most part by their actions.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Jun 17
LOL, sometimes events and name just stick, perfectly together
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
26 Jun 17
Thank you, yes that is what I was talking about.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
25 Jun 17
As a teen, yes. My friends and i did this. But as an adult, no.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
25 Jun 17
We've made up nicknames for a few of the bar people.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Jun 17
I can just imagine 
One woman some of the guys called mattress back but I did not who they were talking about.
One woman some of the guys called mattress back but I did not who they were talking about.2 people like this
@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
25 Jun 17
Yeah there are people that I instantly don't like because of their names.
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