So for the last two years I worked at a job where the standard is to call eachother our last names. I’ve come to much prefer being called my last name to my first, since I’ve never liked my first name all that much. [name_f]My[/name_f] last name isn’t really a good first name, though.
[name_f]My[/name_f] middle name is [name_f]Megan[/name_f], which is fine. [name_f]My[/name_f] first name is [name_f]Sarah[/name_f], which is pretty but feels like someone else’s name. [name_f]My[/name_f] last name starts with a C and rhymes with Town.
I’m moving to a new city where I only know 2 people soon, and both will call me whatever I ask them to. I’m thinking about asking people to call me [name_f]Meg[/name_f]? I love it, and its a little more uncommon and distinctive.
Alternatively, I could just go by my last name which is not a first name traditionally but that feels much more like “my name”
Any thoughts? Is [name_f]Meg[/name_f] a good name for a 20 something professional, I’m pale, brown curly hair, green eyes, super Irish looking, all that jazz if it matters.
Edit: now I’m very strongly considering Sadie after yours suggestion, which would you think fits the description of me better? I know it doesn’t matter but I’m curious
I think [name_f]Meg[/name_f] fits you perfectly based on your description! It definitely works well for a 20-something professional.
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I like [name_f]Meg[/name_f] for you a lot! I think that if you really like your last name, if you feel comfortable with people maybe you can ask your friends to call you by that and [name_f]Meg[/name_f] can be your professional name!
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I think going by [name_f]Meg[/name_f] probably requires less explanation than an unusual surname used as a first name (but also still your first name). Any [name_u]March[/name_u] sister gets a 10/10 from me. I would love to go by [name_f]Meg[/name_f]. Unfortunately it’s not the best time to be out and about “testing” the name (coffee shop, etc) but maybe you could let a close friend know and ask them to call you that for a few days? [name_m]Even[/name_m] if it’s just over a phone conversation? So you can try it on a couple of times and make sure you feel committed. You are in such a lucky situation to be able to pick a new variation of your name.
If it doesn’t work, I’ve heard [name_f]Sadie[/name_f] as a nickname for [name_f]Sarah[/name_f] as well. Or you could use [name_u]Sasha[/name_u]. Or [name_f]Mae[/name_f]. But [name_f]Meg[/name_f] feels like the most intuitive and is just lovely.
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My granny went by her middle name from the time she started school. She hated her first name. When she moved to the state she would reside in for the rest of her life (and the house as soon as it was built) when she was 35, she was well into going by her middle name. She met her pastor that resided over her memorial when she was 48 yo. While officiating her memorial, the pastor took a moment to express his shock. He had known her 40 years and never knew her 1st name wasn’t Jëᴀnnë. Her full name was Lᴀuяᴀ Jëᴀnnë, and for any paperwork and official documents she used L. Jëᴀnnë. Otherwise, she was quite well known as Jëᴀnnë throughout her life.
All that to say, if you love your middle name and its diminutives more than your first name, go for it. It is more worthwhile to be called by a name you love than to be called by something you feel isn’t your name. As your moving to a new area, it will make the transition that much easier. [name_m]Just[/name_m] remember to stress it with your family and current friends so there won’t be any confusion when your family and current friends meet your new friends.
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I like the suggestion of [name_f]Sadie[/name_f]! I wish I was able to go out and about and test them out and see which one I like the fit of better. [name_f]Sadie[/name_f] and [name_f]Meg[/name_f] both are slightly more unique than [name_f]Sarah[/name_f] but are still recognizable as a normal given name which I like. I also like that they are both a little more punchy and have an almost quirky feel. It might be easier to mentally transition to being called [name_f]Sadie[/name_f] as it is a diminutive though, so I have a lot to consider!