an interesting thing happened today

**Rhyfelwyr** · 06-23-2010, 22:37

pevergreen did, he had a thread on it not long ago.

**Centurion1** · 06-24-2010, 00:13

Don't do it

**Hooahguy** · 06-24-2010, 00:42

why not? my name is hard for me and others to say, why should i keep it?

**Gregoshi** · 06-24-2010, 01:06

Just ask Tosa to change it. Simple really.

**Hooahguy** · 06-24-2010, 01:16

well of course, the all-knowing, all-powerful Tosa would change it!

**naut** · 06-24-2010, 17:32

Originally Posted by Rhyfelwyr

pevergreen did, he had a thread on it not long ago.

He changed his middle name yes?

I'm probably going to do the same as pever. Never liked my middle name and it's a hassle on official documents where I have to write my full name. Which is long enough as it is.

Originally Posted by Hooahguy

id just like to clarify that the main reasons that i want to change my name is because i stutter it is hard to say my name, especially when i introduce myself to people.

You should do whatever will bring you happiness. No point struggling with something that brings you troubles. I had my tongue untied because it always made me feel less of a person (for lack of a better phrase). Simple stuff can bring a surprising amount of mental anguish.

**Reverend Joe** · 06-24-2010, 21:20

Do you not have a middle name that's easier to say? That's always easier than changing your name. Or, if it's a Hebrew or otherwise foreign name, you could always try to find an English approximation -- for example, Joachim Fritz Krauledat, the frontman for Steppenwolf, changed his name to John Kay.

Or, you could just go all the way with your new name and call yourself something like Max Power. Or Truck Thunders. Actually, scratch that last one -- I'm claiming it.

**seireikhaan** · 06-24-2010, 21:28

The main thing, in my opinion, is to realize that its your life. Do what you feel is best.

**Beskar** · 06-24-2010, 21:53

What is your current first name? So we know how bad it is.

**Hooahguy** · 06-24-2010, 23:01

Hillel.
pronounced "Hill-el."

**drone** · 06-24-2010, 23:35

Change your first and middle names to John Edgar. Best. Career move. Evar.

**pevergreen** · 06-25-2010, 04:04

Originally Posted by Psychonaut

He changed his middle name yes?

I'm probably going to do the same as pever. Never liked my middle name and it's a hassle on official documents where I have to write my full name. Which is long enough as it is.

I also shortened my first name

Originally Posted by Hooahguy

Hillel.
pronounced "Hill-el."

Not too bad. It depends how much it bothers you. I went to school with a guy who stutters quite badly, his first name especially.

If it embarrases you, or you get frustrated, its not a bad idea.

On the subject of changing my name, I still actually havent told any legal authority. Drivers license is still wrong, bank is still wrong etc etc....Its been like a month...