Changing My Name- Advice Needed

Hello! [name_f]Hope[/name_f] you all are having a lovely evening / day / night, wherever this post may find you. I posted on Reddit’s forum already but I thought it would do better here.

So, I’ve wanted to change my name from a young age, and now I finally have the opportunity to do so :slight_smile: I’ve always despised my given name. There are many problems with it.

My first name is a family name, despite the fact that my family is toxic and I’ve cut all contact with them. I grew up in a bad home, and have no desire to be reminded of it. I have two middle names, that are literally the names of my parents. One of the names is very masculine, and the other is extremely dated.

It’s a very common dog / pet name. [name_u]Ever[/name_u] since my childhood, I’ve always been told “That’s my pet’s name!” It’s hard for me to get taken seriously. It’s the type of name that would be cute on a baby or a puppy, but no one else. I get raised eyebrows whenever I tell people my name.

My name just doesn’t suit me in general, sadly. I’ve seen a lot of websites telling people to change use nicknames, but there are no options for nicknames because my name itself is already a pet name.

Some names I like but aren’t “the one”:

  • [name_f]Jessamine[/name_f]

  • [name_f]Solveig[/name_f]

  • Léontine

-[name_f]Raphaelle[/name_f]

  • [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]

  • [name_f]Apolline[/name_f]

  • [name_f]Lilith[/name_f]

If you could give me some suggestions, that would be wonderful. Thank you so much.
P.S- Let me know if you need me to add any more information

Thank you so much! Your response means a lot to me. I love [name_f]Morgana[/name_f] and [name_f]Elodia[/name_f]!

As for personality and interests- I love movies, fashion, photography & really all forms of art. I live in the city and love exploring new places and trying new things. I am introverted and quiet normally, but open up once I get to know people. I try my best to be kind to whoever I meet.

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this is enough, if you have any more questions don’t be afraid to ask.

I’m sorry there’s so much that’s toxic associated with your birth name, and I hope your search for the name is going well!

I absolutely love @elenajeanine’s suggestion of [name_f]Morgana[/name_f] and wholeheartedly second it!

A few other suggestions:
[name_f]Silke[/name_f]
[name_f]Bryony[/name_f]/[name_f]Briony[/name_f]
[name_f]Phaedra[/name_f]
[name_f]Delphine[/name_f]
[name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]
[name_f]Briar[/name_f]
[name_f]Eleanora[/name_f]
[name_f]Isadora[/name_f]
[name_f]Cressida[/name_f]
[name_f]Rhonwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Rhiannon[/name_f]
[name_f]Rowena[/name_f]
[name_f]Ceridwen[/name_f]
[name_f]Cressida[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]
[name_f]Theodora[/name_f]
[name_f]Ekaterina[/name_f]
[name_f]Katell[/name_f]
[name_f]Anthea[/name_f]
[name_f]Corisande[/name_f]
[name_f]Zephyrine[/name_f]
[name_f]Nimue[/name_f]
[name_f]Apollonia[/name_f] (although I know you’ve ruled out [name_f]Apolline[/name_f])
[name_f]Arianwen[/name_f]
[name_u]Yarrow[/name_u]

I hope you’re well during this difficult time!

Here are some suggestions : )

[name_f]Josette[/name_f]
Magnalene
[name_f]Bronwyn[/name_f]
[name_u]Remington[/name_u]
Magdalin
[name_f]Rosalind[/name_f]
[name_m]Berkeley[/name_m]
[name_f]Romilly[/name_f]
[name_f]Elowen[/name_f]
Ivalynn
[name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_u]Auden[/name_u]
[name_u]Holland[/name_u]
[name_u]Ivory[/name_u]

Thank you for all of these! :slight_smile: I love [name_f]Rosalind[/name_f], [name_u]Remington[/name_u], and Magnalene!

These are all so beautiful, thank you. I especially adore [name_f]Silke[/name_f], [name_f]Delphine[/name_f], [name_f]Rhiannon[/name_f], & [name_f]Theodora[/name_f]!

Names I feel like have a similar vibes to yours [name_f]Ilaria[/name_f] , [name_f]Chiara[/name_f] , [name_f]Iris[/name_f] , [name_f]Viola[/name_f] , [name_f]Elena[/name_f] , [name_f]Serena[/name_f].