Name change as an adult?

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] everyone, I’m new on here :slight_smile:

I’ve always loved and had such an interest in unusual names, and have always resented my parents to an extent for giving me a “boring” name (no offence intended!) in comparison to my siblings’ beautiful and unusual names! My first and middle name is [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Louise[/name_f]. I like [name_f]Sophie[/name_f], but have never been keen on [name_f]Louise[/name_f]… 90% of Sophies that I have met have the middle name [name_f]Louise[/name_f], and that’s quite a lot of Sophies! My grandmother’s name is [name_f]Luella[/name_f], and it’s a name I have always loved. After spending my entire childhood with my head in books, I came across a name that I have also always loved, and that’s [name_f]Persephone[/name_f]. I’ve told my parents that I’d love to change my middle name to [name_f]Luella[/name_f], as it still begins with the ‘loo’ sound like [name_f]Louise[/name_f], and it’s also a nod to my lovely grandmother, and luckily it’s something they’re both happy with. I’d also love to add the name [name_f]Persephone[/name_f], so the full name would be [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Luella[/name_f] [name_f]Persephone[/name_f] - I do really like it, but I don’t know if it sounds or looks okay? I’m open to any other suggestions of lovely and uncommon/unusual names that would flow well!

Thank you in advance :slight_smile:

S

I think It’s beautiful! What a great combination.

I think it’s a fantastic combo! It works beautifully, really takes [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] out of the ordinary, and both the middles have a connection with you. A win on all counts!

It’s wonderful!
The names flow together really well, [name_f]Persephone[/name_f] has that amazing flair to it, [name_f]Luella[/name_f] has a great family connection, and [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] is still wonderfully approachable. Perfect!

Well, I am not a huge fan of [name_f]Persephone[/name_f], but the combo works and has a nice flow.

I like [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Louise[/name_f] better than the other names you said. I think it would be silly to go through the hassle of changing your name if you’re only changing your middle name as most people go by their first names anyway.

I think it’s gorgeous! [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_f]Luella[/name_f] [name_f]Persephone[/name_f] is an excellent combo choice, and I love the connection with both your grandmother and your own personal interests. If you’re willing to put in the effort of changing your name (believe me, it’s a hell of a process), I think you should go for it!

It’s great! As someone who’s changed their name, it is totally worth it if it makes you happier and you feel like more of yourself :slight_smile: