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

[ErnestTheBavarian]

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?

WOW!

I would love to change my name. Name is Kate and I hate hate hate it. The name itself is okay I concede but it just doesn't suit me at all. I always cringe when people ask me my name because I sound all simpery when I say it and it's SO not me. Everyone close to me has some nickname or other for me, even my parents.

We recently made a big move and I was going to just arrive at the new place and introduce myself as a new name, but DH was really unsure about the whole thing and I bottled it.

Good for you!

I really like Laura. DS was nearly Laura!

What will your parents say?

frazzledoldbag - what was your Mum's name?

Very brave decisions to change.

can't do Amy, as another baby in family with this name.

Alice - I've bottled it I think 3 times on moving now, but soon I'm moving again, and am def going to go for it.

I think I've narrowed it to Maggie, Jenny or Laura.

You all keep coming up with such good ideas, I keep adding to my list. I need to make a decision.

Don't know or care what my mum says tbh - she knows I've always hated my name. If she still calls me by my old name I won't be bothered, it's meeting new people, my new fresh start I care about.

my aunt changed her name from Barbara in her 50's (or late 40's anyway). My mum thought it was a bit contrary but hating my own name I thought it was a good thing to do. She moved to a new area and everyone in her immediate family have all embraced the new name. Of course no-one where she lives now knew her by Barbara and she suits her new name much more. Good luck if you want to do it. However have you ever noticed how your opinion of a name is always coloured by the people you know with that same name. There may be many people who have encountered you who think that your name is lovely as they associate it with you.

From your list I would say Jenny is too popular, Maggie sounds quite harsh, and Laura is lovely.

What about Susie, Carrie or Lizzie?

ernest - I'm not sure whether mum did deed poll, but am pretty sure she didn't because when she died her old name was on all the documents etc but she had changed everything else to include her new name (bank cards etc etc). In fact thinking about it what I think she did was add her chosen name as a middle name and became known by that (IYSWIM).
eg. Gertrude Jane Smith (known as Jane Smith)
(not her actual names obviously!)
Sorry, if she was alive I could ask her the details but sadly not. And I was very young when she did it. What I do know is that it made her much happier having a lovely name instead of the horrid (and it was awful) one that her parents chose to saddle her with. Go for it.
What about Christy short for Christine?
Or Fiona
I really like Clare and Charlotte.
Other friends (I'm similar age to you) are called things like:
Jane, Bella, Nicola, Ruth, Emma, Sally, Anna, Kate, Lucy.
Hope that helps.
Good luck with it.

ernest - I'm not sure whether mum did deed poll, but am pretty sure she didn't because when she died her old name was on all the documents etc but she had changed everything else to include her new name (bank cards etc etc). In fact thinking about it what I think she did was add her chosen name as a middle name and became known by that (IYSWIM).
eg. Gertrude Jane Smith (known as Jane Smith)
(not her actual names obviously!)
Sorry, if she was alive I could ask her the details but sadly not. And I was very young when she did it. What I do know is that it made her much happier having a lovely name instead of the horrid (and it was awful) one that her parents chose to saddle her with. Go for it.
What about Christy short for Christine?
Or Fiona
I really like Clare and Charlotte.
Other friends (I'm similar age to you) are called things like:
Jane, Bella, Nicola, Ruth, Emma, Sally, Anna, Kate, Lucy.
Hope that helps.
Good luck with it.

ernest - I'm not sure whether mum did deed poll, but am pretty sure she didn't because when she died her old name was on all the documents etc but she had changed everything else to include her new name (bank cards etc etc). In fact thinking about it what I think she did was add her chosen name as a middle name and became known by that (IYSWIM).
eg. Gertrude Jane Smith (known as Jane Smith)
(not her actual names obviously!)
Sorry, if she was alive I could ask her the details but sadly not. And I was very young when she did it. What I do know is that it made her much happier having a lovely name instead of the horrid (and it was awful) one that her parents chose to saddle her with. Go for it.
What about Christy short for Christine?
Or Fiona
I really like Clare and Charlotte.
Other friends (I'm similar age to you) are called things like:
Jane, Bella, Nicola, Ruth, Emma, Sally, Anna, Kate, Lucy.
Hope that helps.
Good luck with it.

I have two irish relatives who were both known by two very different first names, depending on where they were at the time.

oh god sorry. no idea how I managed that!!!!!

Actually my vote is for Anna as your new name. Classic, unpretentious but elegant and pretty.

How exciting!

I am Joanna and get Jo for short which I love.

I was going to suggest Maggie but I think Jen might be the way to go! It doesnt stand out too much and sounds chic! without making too much of a statement.

Obv your DH didnt mind your name when he met you.

believe me, no one thinks my name is lovely.

I have mn threads to prove it.

How about Susanna? Actually I'm not sure how it's usually spelled but you know what I mean.

No new suggestions I just wanted to say good for you!

I vote for Anna - my mum's name and one of my DD's middle names. Actually her other middle name is Maud after my MIL - your name isn't Maud is it?!

I would love to change my name.

Love
Claire
Sara
Laura
Susan
Rea

I really really want to know your name.

If it's Agnes -I love that name!

ggirl - a cross between Olga and Hilda - if it is the name I am thinking then I am glad it isnt my name!!

What about Lauren if you aren't sure about Laura?

agatha ?-I like that too

Helga?

helga-hmmm no don't like

if it is that thne Helen would be a nice alternative

Ernest, hi, long time no 'see'!

No suggestions on name change (although I've always loved the name Eleanor - but not sure it's what you're looking for!), but your thread is very interesting.

Wonder whether it makes anyone think twice about the name they're about to inflict bestow on their LO!

Def not Agnes, but hideous name.

BTW thanks for the words of encouragement - it really is that - gives me the courage to go through with it, and makes me feel less mad - dh very , but I am determined, so your encouragement is a big help, thanks.

So - Laura? Or Jenny. hmm

Jenny