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Original poster

actually not for baby, for me, I'm changing my name, help me choose a new one pls

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ErnestTheBavarian · 30/01/2009 14:32

I've decided at the ripe old age of 30ish (ok, 38) that I'm gonna change my name.

Want something short (1 syllable, max. 2)

like Kathy but can't have that. Like Kim but dh doesn't.

Nothing beginning with A

Nothing wacky or made up, or too 'of an era' eg Tracey.

So, any ideas?

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IAteMakkaPakka · 30/01/2009 14:48

You're 38. Sorry

IAteMakkaPakka · 30/01/2009 14:47

How old are you? What do you like/do/look like?

listenglisten · 30/01/2009 14:45

Emma
Louise

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ErnestTheBavarian · 30/01/2009 14:42

Can't have any Kate, Katie, Cath etc etc.

Like Laura, but is it too old?
Ditto Helen.

Something jolly please.

Sophie & Grace etc all now in fashion so thought would sound a bit odd?

My name is hideous. DOn't want to divulge. I know it'll be weird getting used to new name, but hell, if you hated your hair as much as I hate my name you'd do something about it. It's not as drastic as getting a nose/boob job surely? (not that I would do that mind lol)

I guess I'd have to keep bank stuff etc all in original name unless I went deed poll route?

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2pt4kids · 30/01/2009 14:38

How about something with the same first initial as your current name or with a similar sound, ie something that could be derived from your current name?

That might make the transition a bit easier and also give you a good explanation to ward off nosy people in RL who keep asking why your name has changed - you could just say its a nickname you were given from your name and you've got so attached to it you are keeping it?

If you like Kathy though, Kate is a classic name and a good snappy alternative.

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ErnestTheBavarian · 30/01/2009 14:36

always hated it, and moving soon, and decided, sod it, I always cringe when I have to introduce myself, so I'm taking this opportunity to change my name. I'll say my name is .... without feeling ashamed & embarrassed.

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MamaG · 30/01/2009 14:34

But Kate is great

CharleeinChains · 30/01/2009 14:34

Any reason why your changing? (insert nosey emotion)

Katie ( a bit like Kathy?)
Sophie
Grace
Hope
May
Hiedi
Phoebe

MamaG · 30/01/2009 14:34

A new first name will be very difficult to get used to I think

What is your name now, if you don't mind us asking?

rubyslippers · 30/01/2009 14:34

Helen
Sam
Chloe
CLaire
Anna/Anne
Laura
Zoe
Kate
Elise
Dana
Cara

aGalChangedHerName · 30/01/2009 14:33

Gosh do you mind if i am really nosy and ask why you are changing your name?