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Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To ask why you chose your username?

221 replies

Justanotherusername01 · 23/08/2025 15:33

I love seeing people’s usernames so was just curious really.

I’ve had loads of changes in my time here and just come back after a long time off. Some of mine have been LOTR (my favourite film) related, some random, others more personal. I usually pick something really quickly when I change it and change every few threads or so.

I remember some posters who never seemed to change, so you always knew who they were but I haven’t seen them post since I’ve been back.

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MinxyMew · 23/08/2025 17:25

MadisonMarieParksValetta · 23/08/2025 16:09

You need to be a Vanderpump Rules fan to understand mine 🤣

Lol, I get it... I miss VPR

Magpiecomplex · 23/08/2025 17:21

I like shiny things!

SecretNameforMN · 23/08/2025 17:21

Mines just the plain truth!

Glitchymn1 · 23/08/2025 17:20

Because Mumsnet was glitching 🤣

WetBandits · 23/08/2025 17:20

Home Alone is my favourite Christmas film Grin

NeverCouldGetTheHangOfThursdays · 23/08/2025 17:18

I name change quite often and try to come up with something to do with my favourite books, films or tv series.

This one is a line from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, uttered by one of the main characters, Arthur Dent.

DinoLil · 23/08/2025 17:17

I've recently changed mine after an outing. I live on a dinosaur coast and wish I was 'lil-ltle'!

Cyclistmumgrandma · 23/08/2025 17:16

Because I am all of these.

Papyrophile · 23/08/2025 17:15

I'm a stationery addict.

Rosyredapples · 23/08/2025 17:13

I change mine regularly. The last time I changed it to what I could see when I looked out of the window.

Whiskyfromsmallglasses · 23/08/2025 17:12

A name of a novel

2025mustbebetter · 23/08/2025 17:12

Had a shit 2024! 2025 has been slightly better but not a great deal!

NoThanksNeeded · 23/08/2025 17:12

This one is because of MNs obsession with thank you letters 🤣

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 23/08/2025 17:11

Because where I live can be seen as naice and old work mates used to take the piss out of me, one notable occasion was when we had a major flood and the quote was, what are you going to do now you’ll run out of quinoa and Prosecco, better launch daddy’s yacht on the River Wharfe!

QuitMoaning · 23/08/2025 17:10

Because of all the negativity I see on social media and lot of it on this site.

TeenToTwenties · 23/08/2025 17:08

I have had a teen for a long time one way or another. So I'm attached to a Teen suffix.

SunsetOverEasterIsland · 23/08/2025 17:06

The most awesome sunset I’ve ever witnessed in a truly fascinating place 😁

DemonsandMosquitoes · 23/08/2025 17:05

Name of an album

UnctuousUnicorns · 23/08/2025 17:03

No reason really; just made it up. 🤷‍♀️

Mainlysensible · 23/08/2025 17:02

Because I usually am, but sometimes spectacularly not. And its as much of a surprise to me as everybody else when I'm not.

ithinkilikethislittlelife · 23/08/2025 17:00

Because I really do like my little life. Every day is a joy x

Yiayoula · 23/08/2025 17:00

DGD’s name for me when she was much younger - translates as “ little grandmother “.
I should say I’m English,and at least an inch taller than my son-in-law’s Mum, who is Greek and known as YiaYia .
Though I’m more often “Grandma” these days.

NotAnotherFeckingMuftiDay · 23/08/2025 16:58

I chose this name when my children were in primary school.

AuldTheDeepMinded · 23/08/2025 16:56

I've had this one from the start and have recently reverted to it. She was a real person and I like the sentiment very much. I'm not particularly deep minded though.

NOresponsibility · 23/08/2025 16:54

Because i hate having responsibility.
I dont have any now only for me.