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Original poster

I need a new name - starting as a Samaritan volunteer. Not naming a baby!

45 replies

RedCheckedTablecloth · 25/10/2015 19:30

My actual name is reasonably identifiable and I need a very neutral name to use on the phone. The branch I work at currently has a direct line number.

What would you consider to be safe, neutral, easy to remember/classless name?

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moggle · 29/10/2015 13:53

Yes, Jo. Definitely Jo.

MitzyLeFrouf · 29/10/2015 13:33

I think Jo is a reassuring kind of name. The name of a kindly and practical person.

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 29/10/2015 11:56

Kim.

LynetteScavo · 28/10/2015 19:26

I wouldn't want to pour my heart out to a Jade (sorry to anyone called Jade!)

I think Ruth, Helena, Miriam, Beth are all suitable.

StrawberryTeaLeaf · 28/10/2015 16:41

Is there a name that transcends all cultures and religions?

Sara.

EeekEeekEeekEeek · 28/10/2015 09:00

'Ruth' has a rather nice double meaning, as the word 'ruth' in English also means pity, or compassion.

MarySmilingAndHerBrassieres · 28/10/2015 03:38

Sam. Short for Samaritan, short and easy. I think pretty much all of us at the branch were Sam!

AlanPacino · 28/10/2015 03:07

Maggie

motherofallhangovers · 28/10/2015 02:01

Sarah, Anna and Marie cross several cultures I think.

Mrsindecision · 26/10/2015 10:35

Monica
Erika
Anna
Helena
Isabella
Victoria

StompyFreckles · 26/10/2015 10:23

Or Nina.

Personally, I'd go for Hannah / Hana / Hanna that covers different cultures well.

StompyFreckles · 26/10/2015 10:21

Hannah
Sophia
Anita

dynevoran · 26/10/2015 08:53

Was just going to say Sophia and variations of it cover quite a few cultures and nationalities. Jade also good.

Eachleechsparethumb · 26/10/2015 08:48

Rose or Lily? Flower names are universal

Pixi2 · 26/10/2015 08:43

Sophia/zofia covers a few different groups too I believe.

Mrsindecision · 26/10/2015 08:16

Caroline
Juliet
Felicity
Sophia
Emily
Melissa
Harriet
Clara
Louisa
Susannah
Charlotte
Christina

GilbertBlytheWouldGetIt · 25/10/2015 22:19

Judy

TendonQueen · 25/10/2015 22:18

Would never have thought of Jade but Wish is right, it covers a lot of groups. I was also going to suggest Ann. Sarah does also seem pretty broad in appeal.

GrinAndTonic · 25/10/2015 22:15

Deanna. Only because Star Trek is on tv and she was the ships counsellor so it seems appropriate.

BlueChampagne · 25/10/2015 22:14

Well done you. How about Anna or Miriam?

LumelaMme · 25/10/2015 22:10

Anita is common over quite a few cultures (Muslims use it).

Congrats on volunteering.

Ham69 · 25/10/2015 22:00

I have at least 4 each if these names in my contacts;
Ruth
Catherine (and various spellings)
Zoe
Sarah
Mary

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 25/10/2015 21:45

Debbie
Kellie
Kerry
Shelley
Mary
Mandy
Millie

I think ie ending names sound friendly/safe.

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 25/10/2015 20:50

Good on you for giving your time to such worthy cause. Im not knocking the poster who suggested Jane but the think it is too harsh sounding. Don't forget these callers are going to be very anxious. So I think you need to use a friendly approachable name. It may sound daft but a name is very very important. Some suggestions.
Louisa
Emma
Jo
Katie
Sophie
Jess
Anna
Julie. All the Julies I've ever known have been lovely. Never came across a nasty one.
Beth
Susannah
Rachel
Ellie
Sam
Paula
Vicky

myotherusernameisbetter · 25/10/2015 20:31

I think you associate things with names which is why for the OPs purposes it's best to choose something that gives out vibes of dependability and neutrality etc.

My first thoughts were also Emma and Laura but most of the names here are decent options.

It's interesting the the PP found Sarah better than Rachel as I think Rachel has a harsher sound than Sarah. So, I'd go for any of the softer sounding names.