Hello! I haven’t been on Nameberry in ages! But I knew just the place to ask for advice on changing my name. I’m nearing the age where I can legally change my name. Almost everything about my birth name will go (all except my current first name which will become my first middle name).
I’m set on two things. My first name and my first middle name (obviously), which will be…[name_f]Pandora[/name_f] [name_f]Kirstin[/name_f] …
However, after that I’m kinda stuck. For a while I decided I wanted to change my last name to [name_f]Rosa[/name_f]. However, I also like the name [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]. They both have very deep meaning to me . But I feel like [name_f]Rosa[/name_f] would be better as a last name for many reasons (it’s shorter, easier to spell, pronounce, etc).
However, I really don’t want to lose [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]. 
So I’ve been thinking about possibly using it as my second middle name? Would that be weird?
That would make my name [name_f]Pandora[/name_f] [name_f]Kirstin[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] [name_f]Rosa[/name_f]. Lol Kind of a mouth full I know.
I keep rationalizing that I won’t be saying my middle names often, but I keep going back and forth on it. [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] and [name_f]Rosa[/name_f] are obviously very closely related in both look and sound.
Sigh. So anyways, my dilemma. Would having my name as [name_f]Pandora[/name_f] [name_f]Kirstin[/name_f] [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] [name_f]Rosa[/name_f] be too weird? Would you question a person’s sanity or intelligence if they told you they willingly changed their name to this?
Thank you for in advance for replies. 
PS. I’m not worried about the flow or length of my name by the way, just about the [name_f]Rosa[/name_f]- part being a problem.
Honestly, I don’t think [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] works with the last name [name_f]Rosa[/name_f]. It’s too repetitive, and in fact the full name is just plain too much for my taste, I’m afraid.
I wouldn’t question a person’s sanity or intelligence for choosing to change their name to this, but I might wonder if they’d made an impulsive decision when (sorry if this sounds judgey!) they were quite young.
Obviously, you’re well within your rights to change your name when you reach the legal age to do so, but I do think it’s worth taking the time to make sure you’re 100% happy with your choice. If this [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]/[name_f]Rosa[/name_f] issue is something that’s come up quite recently, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to think it over and try out all your options for a while before you commit. Try the full name out on a CV, say it out loud like at your graduation/wedding, do the Starbucks test - whatever. [name_m]Just[/name_m] make sure it’s something that will fit in all situations and serve you well for life.
I 100% agree with @katinka
I definitely encourage you to do the Starbucks, Back Porch, etc tests. You can shorten it on a resume but at a college graduation or on any professional certifications the whole name will be there. Before you make a legal change be sure this name is something that you will be content with throughout the entire course of your life. There is no rush in making the change, take your time to make sure you are certain. My brother changed his name when he was 18 and now wishes he had weighed his options a little more carefully as it didn’t end up being the right match for his life down the road and he is faced with changing it again or living with his decision.
While the [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f]/[name_f]Rosa[/name_f] combo seems a bit repetitive and like a mouthful to me. However, if you put a lot of thought into it and are sure it will suit you and bring you joy the rest of your life then you should go for it! It is your name after all.
I’m changing my name too! 
First of all I love [name_f]Pandora[/name_f]! And I think if you love [name_f]Rosa[/name_f] and you don’t really care about how things flow, then I don’t see a big problem with having [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] [name_f]Rosa[/name_f] in your name, especially if it’s important to you. And like you said, how often do people say their full names or even use their middle names? But if you’re too worried about it then I think either would make a nice last name. Maybe use [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] so you can kind of have them both in there? I don’t think it’d be too hard to pronounce or spell.
I hope this helped, good luck!
Since you love [name_f]Rosa[/name_f]/[name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] so much, would you consider using [name_f]Rosamund[/name_f] as your first name, and that way you could be called [name_f]Rosa[/name_f] for short? [name_f]Pandora[/name_f] [name_f]Rosa[/name_f] though quite elegant, seems like it should be switched to [name_f]Rosa[/name_f] [name_f]Pandora[/name_f].
Most of the women in my family have ended up changing their name. It’s Always a hard thing to get people to start calling you something different. It’s a hard concept for people in the States at least. So the more unfamiliar a name is, the less people will take you seriously. I’d recommend staying within certain familiarity to your given name or go with something more familiar mainstream to make the transition work.
I went from [name_f]Karen[/name_f] to [name_u]Wren[/name_u]. Very few people from my past call me [name_u]Wren[/name_u]. But those who have only known me as [name_u]Wren[/name_u] get irritated for me when others call me [name_f]Karen[/name_f]. They know [name_u]Wren[/name_u] fits me much much better, and [name_f]Karen[/name_f] seems so out of place for my personality.
That’s what you’re going for. To make sure your new name fits you better than the old. 
[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps. Good luck!