Changing my name.... - Page 2

poker · 07-27-2010, 08:54 AM

I think you should change it to Tootsie

rizzle · 07-27-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

I think you should change it to Tootsie

I iwas gonna say, Toots has a nice ring to it, indeed.

Mugen910 · 07-27-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

I think you should change it to Tootsie

dammit he beat me to it!

elderboy02 · 07-27-2010, 08:56 AM

So, it is pronounced like a car tire?

MajorCaptSilly · 07-27-2010, 08:59 AM

A rose by any other name.....

MCS

Eleven · 07-27-2010, 08:59 AM

Congrats on having the fortitude to think it over long and hard and get it done!

My aunt changed her name shortly after me and my cousin became adults. They of course all call her by her new name, but I never have. Just can't do it. 20+ years of calling your aunt "Sharon" and then knowing she is now an "Alexandra"? I also know she really didn't give it much thought, it was just a reaction to hating her father

I have been doing Genealogy work the last year, and found out my first ancestor to hit America 9 generations ago changed his last name right off the boat, that very day. From the day I learned that, I wondered what it would be like to change it back

MajorCaptSilly · 07-27-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Eleven

Congrats on having the fortitude to think it over long and hard and get it done!

My aunt changed her name shortly after me and my cousin became adults. They of course all call her by her new name, but I never have. Just can't do it. 20+ years of calling your aunt "Sharon" and then knowing she is now an "Alexandra"? I also know she really didn't give it much thought, it was just a reaction to hating her father

I have been doing Genealogy work the last year, and found out my first ancestor to hit America 9 generations ago changed his last name right off the boat, that very day. From the day I learned that, I wondered what it would be like to change it back

My dad has found that a few times in our family history as well. My maternal grandfather had a last name of Richard but if you go back a couple generations, the last name is Richards. Dad said it was a family feud.

MCS

elderboy02 · 07-27-2010, 09:00 AM

e-man67 told me that he is no longer going to be called Eric. He now wants to be called Erica.

e-man67 · 07-27-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

e-man67 told me that he is no longer going to be called Eric. He now wants to be called Erica.

I think it should be bigdaddy b/c that is what ur momma calls me..

Elderboys will need to be changed to "commiebastard" with the avitar of a Heinz Ketchup bottle..

LasciviousXXX · 07-27-2010, 09:10 AM

I'm glad someone reads my blogs Scott

I thought it was just me LOL

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Originally Posted by Poker

I think you should change it to Tootsie

That's it, I'm getting a shirt with that on it

As far as geneaology goes, both sides of the family have kept the same last name for a good number of generations.

poker · 07-27-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

That's it, I'm getting a shirt with that on it

I can help you

galaga · 07-27-2010, 09:17 AM

Well congrats Tyr and forgive me for not putting the ' over the y.

BTW, you forgot one of Hoffmans best films.............Little Big Man.

bobarian · 07-27-2010, 09:25 AM

Congrats, I am sure many people want to do this but very few have the guts and persistence to follow through. Life is too short to not like something that you hear several times every day.

T.G · 07-27-2010, 09:40 AM

Technoviking says "Tyr, god of combat, you da man."

Ahbroody · 07-27-2010, 09:50 AM

Congrats on the choice. As others have said it takes a lot of stones to do it. My wife and I spent considerable time picking our childrens names, but in the end it is the person who has to go through life with the name and personality and events of your life obviously effect if your name works.

I wanted and fought like hell to name my son Broody. My wife thought it invoked images of a drunken screaming southern frat boy. In the end I lost the fight and settled on Micah my second choice. That said it was what I wanted not my son so I dont know if in the future he wont like his name.

I am thinking people will be calling you Tire though. As a whole most people dont seem to read peoples names very carefully.

LasciviousXXX · 07-27-2010, 09:55 AM

Mike, I've had to correct a few people at work already. The majority seem to get it right upon first glance but a few go the "tire" route. Its fine w/ me, like I said people can still call me Dustin and I'll be fine w/ that too.

Adam, red X instead of Pic but I can use my imagination on Techno viking LOL.

You know, I never really thought of changing my name as something you'd have to have the stones to do. I'm not sure how much courage it takes but it always seemed like a natural inevitability to me so maybe that's where its coming from. Even when I was younger my parents knew that I didn't care much for my name, hence me always going by nicknames.

Thanks for being supportive everyone.

T.G · 07-27-2010, 10:02 AM

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Adam, red X instead of Pic but I can use my imagination on Techno viking LOL.

I guess that's what I get for trying to hotlink something.

weak_link · 07-27-2010, 10:05 AM

I think the BABOTL guys will tell you, I don't care what your name is I'm gunna call you 'dude' at least 20 times during the herf.

Congrats btw.

Jbailey · 07-27-2010, 10:06 AM

Congrats T.

I'm glad you didn't pick Seven. I know you would have pissed off George Costanza.

You will always be the Mod formerly known as Dustin to me.

shilala · 07-27-2010, 10:17 AM

If I was gonna change my name, I'd make it Harv Murray. I love that name.
Congratulations, my brother!!!

07-27-2010, 08:54 AM	#1
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07-27-2010, 08:56 AM	#4
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Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Changing my name.... Congrats on having the fortitude to think it over long and hard and get it done! My aunt changed her name shortly after me and my cousin became adults. They of course all call her by her new name, but I never have. Just can't do it. 20+ years of calling your aunt "Sharon" and then knowing she is now an "Alexandra"? I also know she really didn't give it much thought, it was just a reaction to hating her father I have been doing Genealogy work the last year, and found out my first ancestor to hit America 9 generations ago changed his last name right off the boat, that very day. From the day I learned that, I wondered what it would be like to change it back __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,517 Trading: (133)	Re: Changing my name.... e-man67 told me that he is no longer going to be called Eric. He now wants to be called Erica.

07-27-2010, 09:17 AM	#12
galaga Just call me Slappy. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,832 Trading: (3)	Re: Changing my name.... Well congrats Tyr and forgive me for not putting the ' over the y. BTW, you forgot one of Hoffmans best films.............Little Big Man. __________________ I may be easy, but I'm sure as hell ain't cheap....

07-27-2010, 09:25 AM	#13
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Changing my name.... Congrats, I am sure many people want to do this but very few have the guts and persistence to follow through. Life is too short to not like something that you hear several times every day.

07-27-2010, 09:40 AM	#14
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,568 Trading: (37)	Re: Changing my name.... Technoviking says "Tyr, god of combat, you da man."

07-27-2010, 09:50 AM	#15
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: Changing my name.... Congrats on the choice. As others have said it takes a lot of stones to do it. My wife and I spent considerable time picking our childrens names, but in the end it is the person who has to go through life with the name and personality and events of your life obviously effect if your name works. I wanted and fought like hell to name my son Broody. My wife thought it invoked images of a drunken screaming southern frat boy. In the end I lost the fight and settled on Micah my second choice. That said it was what I wanted not my son so I dont know if in the future he wont like his name. I am thinking people will be calling you Tire though. As a whole most people dont seem to read peoples names very carefully.

07-27-2010, 09:55 AM	#16
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Changing my name.... Mike, I've had to correct a few people at work already. The majority seem to get it right upon first glance but a few go the "tire" route. Its fine w/ me, like I said people can still call me Dustin and I'll be fine w/ that too. Adam, red X instead of Pic but I can use my imagination on Techno viking LOL. You know, I never really thought of changing my name as something you'd have to have the stones to do. I'm not sure how much courage it takes but it always seemed like a natural inevitability to me so maybe that's where its coming from. Even when I was younger my parents knew that I didn't care much for my name, hence me always going by nicknames. Thanks for being supportive everyone.

07-27-2010, 10:05 AM	#18
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Changing my name.... I think the BABOTL guys will tell you, I don't care what your name is I'm gunna call you 'dude' at least 20 times during the herf. Congrats btw.

07-27-2010, 10:06 AM	#19
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,218 Trading: (17)	Re: Changing my name.... Congrats T. I'm glad you didn't pick Seven. I know you would have pissed off George Costanza. You will always be the Mod formerly known as Dustin to me. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

07-27-2010, 10:17 AM	#20
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Changing my name.... If I was gonna change my name, I'd make it Harv Murray. I love that name. Congratulations, my brother!!! __________________