I tried to make a groupchat earlier with some of my friends from different parts of my life and it really made me realize how many different names I use. [name_f]My[/name_f] name is [name_u]Sydney[/name_u] [name_f]Magnolia[/name_f]. At school, I go by [name_u]Sydney[/name_u] or [name_f]Maggie[/name_f]. At home, I go by [name_f]Maggie[/name_f] or [name_f]Mallie[/name_f]. At my Synagogue/when I’m with my extended family, I go by my Hebrew name. It’s kind of exhausting having to keep track of who calls me what and what name I should introduce myself as (cause I don’t want to confuse anyone, but like if I’m with my family I’m going to introduce myself as [name_f]Mallie[/name_f], y’know, but if it’s a Synagogue person or someone from school they might have already been told my name is [name_f]Shayna[/name_f] or [name_u]Sydney[/name_u], and then you just have to explain and it’s complicated).
Any similar experiences? Suggestions? I’ve honestly never really thought about this before.