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myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name6 months ago

I blame my father for two things, one for giving me an embarrasing middle name and for calling me Brian!

Seriously though, throughout school I was teased endlessly for my middle name so when I was old enough I got it changed to a name that I liked, I got it done through a solicitor so got it all legalized properly. Ok, so your middle name isn't that important is it? But for me because it was embarrassing I changed it.

Ok what about your first name would you ever change that?

When I found out that it was my fathers choice to call me Brian, now Brian is ok, but again at school the amount of times I was called Brain or people would spell my name wrongly it was infuriating!

My mothers choice for me was Shane! Now I think Shane is a much nicer name than Brian, so what do you think? I wish now that mum had got her way and called me Shane instead

If you were male would you rather be called Shane or Brian?

Trouble is there is so much hassle and complications in getting your first name changed as well as expense through solicitors fees etc...

I guess after 38 years of being called Brian to change it now would be strange? What do you think?

So have you ever changed your FIRST name?

And why did you change it?

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. tyc415 (4492)   6 months ago

I for one do like the name Brian. My oldest nephew is named Brian and he never had problems with it as far as I know. Did you ever think to change the spelling to Bryan? I know some who spell it that way. I also like the name Shane. To me though it is not the name that matters, it is the person. When I was younger I thought my name was too old fashioned for me, it is Charlotte, but that is what my parents picked out for me so I cherish it just like I hope my kids will always like the names we chose for them.


myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

I like Charlotte! Mainly because my ex counselor bless her heart was called Charlotte and she helped me in my life so much. I do miss her as she left the counseling service. You are right though it is the person not the name.

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2. myLot reputation of 96/100. youless (15204)   6 months ago

Actually I don't think what's wrong with the name Brian. It is a nice English name. I think chancing name is quite troublesome. For example, your bank account may have to change. And how to deal with something like certificate? People may think it's another person if you change your name.

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myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

That is true and my passport and driving licence and all my college certificates the list is endless, yes it is too much trouble, but I am glad I changed my middle name!

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3. myLot reputation of 94/100. OreoCookie3 (18523)   ranked 21 out of 24 in changed my name   6 months ago

Hi Dear Wolfie... I love the name Brian. Nothing wrong with that. My name is Charlene, but my nick name is Sally. So my mom called my Sally my whole life. The only one who called me Charlene was my grandfather because I was named after him. My dad only called my Charlene when he was mad at me. In school when they asked if we had a nick name we wanted to be called, I always said to call me Sally. I would certainly name myself Sally if I didn't have to change a whole lot of legal stuff. As it is, I do use my real name to write under, and I use my nick name for all my friends to call me. To me, my real name is Sally, even though it isn't legal. Yes, if I could do it without a hassle, I certainly would change my name.


myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

When I was in college there were two 16 year old girls in my class called Charlene! I always think of Neighbours when Kylie Minogue played Charlene! Now I am really showing my age! I always use Wolfie whenever I am on line and hardly anyone knows me as Brian they know me as Wolfie which I like!

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4. myLot reputation of 99/100. nannacroc (2356)   ranked 19 out of 24 in changed my name   6 months ago

I've never liked my first name, Linda, but I wouldn't change it as it seems to suit me. I did have a phase of calling myself Lin but it didn't last. Luckily, my dad gave me two middle names, luckily the registrar told him one of the original names he chose didn't flow with the others, so I didn't get an embarrassing middle name. My brother did, my mum came up with Garner, it was meant to be his first name but dad decided he preferred Vincent, I think my brother has always been grateful for that.
I had an Uncle Brian and he was one of the nicest, happiest people you could meet, so be proud of the name. I think Shane is a bit 'girly', sorry. Brian is a good strong name so be proud of it. Having taken a good look at your photo, I think Alan suits you. But Brian suits better.


myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

Sadly my middle name was actually one of those names that are more girly, yuk! So you can understand why I changed it. I have a good friend called Alan and yes I like that name, Shane isn't very popular in the UK, I know Brian is an oldish name but it's more commom than Shane. Yes the name Brian does mean strong in Gaelic I believe or Celtic I can't remember. I don't feel strong at times. I think my parents also wanted a name you couldn't shorten, although my friend James always calls me Bri!


myLot reputation of 99/100. nannacroc (2356)   ranked 19 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

I tried a name you couldn't shorten with my eldest, Naomi, but we usually call her 'Omi. doesn't matter how hard you try, someone can shorten it.

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5. myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6099)   ranked 23 out of 24 in changed my name   6 months ago

Brian is really a nice name, wolfie, and I find nothing wrong with it. Having said that, though, I went through a phase where I hated my first name, I guess because it was so unusual and no one else among my peers had a name like mine. I thought that the name made me stand out, which was the last thing I wanted. rolleyesI did eventually come around to liking my name because it was who I am. Many people are dissatisfied with the name they were given, and, yes, some even go so far as to legally change their names. Although my name is far from traditional I do prefer traditional names. I don't think that parents deliberately set out to embarrass their children when they choose a name for them, but I have found myself wondering sometimes, "What could the parents have been thinking when they named a child that?" I'm glad that you succeeded in changing your middle name since it was so uncomfortable for you, and I really like the name Brian. happy


myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

Thank you my friend, I always feel sorry for some of the children born to celebrities, like calling their daughter Peaches? Surely that poor child will get bullied for a name like that? And there are other embarrassing names that celebrities have lumbered their children with, for what reason? surely they must know that they will be subject to endless taunting?

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6. myLot reputation of 98/100. Opal26 (9849)   ranked 20 out of 24 in changed my name   6 months ago

Hey wolfie! I like the name Brian! It's not bad! It could
be worse! I do like the name Shane too! I hate my first name
and my middle name even more! I'll explain- My first name
is Leslie, which I totally hate with a passion! But, most
people seem to not like their own first name! My middle name
is Sue-not Susan, which I could deal with, but Sue! How cruel
is my Mother? Her name is Rhoda, so she really got screwed!
See, things can always be worse! I always wanted to change my
name, but it was too much trouble and I couldn't afford the
attorney/solicitor! So I am still Leslie, damn it!


myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

I have never heard of a Rhoda before, I've heard of Rhonda with an 'n' but I guess names differ from country to country. Brian is more of an old fashioned name where Shane I think is probably more popular in Australia and it's more of a younger name. And yes it can be very expensive and time consuming to change it! Thank you my friend

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7. myLot reputation of 84/100. guybrush (3498)   6 months ago

I haven't changed either of my Christian names - but my middle name doesn't worry me, as hardly anyone knows it (it's Elizabeth) - and they rarely use my first name either, as I have quite a few nicknames. When we were expecting our first baby, I was sure we were having a boy, and I wanted to call him Sebastian. Our daughter still laughs about the name she nearly ended up with, and said she would have killed me! Fortunately, all four of our children say they are happy with the names we chose for them. My Mum always said you should choose your children's names assuming they might be Prime Minister/President one day - which is a funny way of looking at it, but probably wise! I always think of you as Wolfie ... can't imagine you being either a Brian OR a Shane!


myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

I like Sebastian! Although everyone knows me as Wolfie on line, I do a lot of advertising and promotion and always go under the name of Wolfie, it's catchy and people tend to remember a name like Wolfie more than just Brian. Offline none of my friends would know me as Wolfie. Although when I used to go out on the pull I would never give my real name or number anyhow! To complicate things even more I would tell people who asked I was called Reese LOL! Well gotta make life fun!


myLot reputation of 84/100. guybrush (3498)  6 months ago

Hahahaaa - it would definitely be a problem trying to remember which fake name you'd given to which person! Nice to be incognito, though - adding a bit of mystery to life is a fun thing!

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8. myLot reputation of 88/100. strawberrychocodahi (2471)   ranked 22 out of 24 in changed my name   6 months ago

Shane is kinda new and adventurous to me, Brian is a neutral name and I don't see any issue about it at all if you select if as your name. About the question of changing names, well I don't think that I would like the idea of changing my name even if my name is really long.

I don't like hassles of changing my passport, birth certificate, bank accounts just for the sake of not feeling that the name would give me something. If that is the name given by my parents, I would honor it and be thankful about it. Besides, thats what my friends call me and they would also be thinking of the reason why should I be changing my name, I am not wanted by the policew00t.

That is my opinion. But if you think that changing name is easy in your country, then do so. I think nobody is going to hold you for that matter. Happy Mylotting.


myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

There is a lot of hassle and expense involved with changing your name and I think after 38 years of being called Brian to call me Shane or any other name would be meaningless because it has no meaning and I am still the same person. So I will keep it the same, I had to change my middle name and I am happy now.

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9. myLot reputation of 74/100. darkstormy1 (226)   6 months ago

`I personally like some diversity some mystery in my life so more than once I have gone on another name people close to me may know my given name but often more times than not call me by another name in fact one place I lived at depending on who you were talking to or the mood I have gone by two different names and sometimes it would be amusing when some people would start to talk to me and call me something else and the other person who did not know me as well get confused who the other was talking about or to totally hilarious I tell you but it was all in good fun


myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

To confuse matters more or to make it more amusing whenever I used to go out on the pull I would always give people a different name! and I'd never give my mobile number out either, I just didn't want the hassle! Although if I ever saw them again I'd have to remember what name I told them LOL!

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10. myLot reputation of 97/100. williamjisir (13015)   6 months ago

Hello wolfie. I won't change my any of my names as it is nothing but a name for me to call me and know whom I am. It is ok with my name. Though I complained it to my father when I was young, I accept it. If one really wants to change his name, it is a great trouble for so many formalities to go through. So I won't change my name. hehe


myLot reputation of 99/100. wolfie34 (13865)   ranked 1 out of 24 in changed my name  6 months ago

I think William is a lovely name! One of our Princes is called William and the other is Harry. You can change William into different connotations, like Will, Wills, Bill, Billy, Wil1y, Wills. It is a quite a common name in the UK too, when I worked at my Primary school there were a lot of children called William, two in the class I worked in!


myLot reputation of 97/100. williamjisir (13015)  6 months ago

Hello wolfie. I like the username of mine, william. I chose it out of your prince William, a name I think is very beautiful. hehehe

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