I’ve been wanting to change my name for a long time. I am estranged from my family and have never felt connected to my name. It’s a very popular name, my mum thought it was unique but it was the second most popular girls name the year I was born! I want to change my name within the next few months so that I can get my degree in my new name. I wanted to change my name years ago when I first moved out but ended up not doing it because people thought it was weird. But now I’m older and I don’t care quite as much, I’ve decided it’s really important to me.
I have tried a few names but they haven’t felt right:
Eleanor
Alice
Rose/Rosalie
Elisabeth
Rain
Beatrice
Betony
Winter
Annabelle
Isabelle
Violet
I like vintage names, nature names. I want something a little different but not super unique. Recognisable to most people but not very common.
I have been brainstorming names and trying out different ones for months now and feel like my brain is stuck on finding the perfect name that suits me perfectly. I think I need some outside input!
I’m okay with diminutive/nickname names. My real name is a nickname name and I live in the UK where we don’t really see it as unprofessional or whatever. I’m okay with being Lizzie instead of Elizabeth for example but I’m also okay with longer names with nicknames.
I’ve linked a photo of myself below because I often feel like I don’t suit the names I’m looking at.
I would love any suggestions/advice on name changes/feedback if you have a minute!
Looking at you, the following names spring to mind:
Beth
Annabeth nn Beth
Bethany (yes, string Beth vibes)
Helena nn Leni
Bryony
Vera
Erin
Holly
Jane
Ruthie
Ida
Felicity
Ellen
Bridget
Fiona
Carly
Autumn
Marnie
Virginia
Rhiannon
And you could wear Elizabeth nn Lizzie (or Elsie or Beth, lol) really well!
I think something tailored, “academic” and pretty. Good luck! 
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I also think Frances would really suit you. It’s the nane I wish I’d been called (nn Franny or Francy, not a Frankie fan). Alex/Alex/Alexie (and Alexandra if needed) would suit you too. As would Penelope (Penn/ Penny/Polly). Once you have done more replies, please let us know if any appeal. 
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[name_f]Elise[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Polly[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Summer[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Coral[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Nora[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Sally[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lillian[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Verity[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Maude[/name_f]
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The first names that came to mind when I saw your picture:
[name_f][/name_f]
[name_f]Bryony[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Cecily[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Anneliese[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Corinne[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Marnie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Gabrielle[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Alba[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Ocean[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Astrid[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Anya[/name_f]
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[name_f]Laurel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lorelai[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Dulcie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Petra[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lavender[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Greer[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Christiana[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Justina[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Celeste[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Mara[/name_f]
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[name_f]Liana[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Katia[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Wren[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Jasmin[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Chloe[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Fern[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Isla[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Gemma[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Piper[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lisa[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Raya[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Annette[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Reece[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Rachel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Leona[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Riley[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Maisy[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Linnea[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Cassia[/name_f]
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You are so pretty! [name_f]My[/name_f] first thought when I saw your picture was [name_f]Elise[/name_f], I see you’ve tried out [name_f]Alice[/name_f] and [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] already though.
[name_f][/name_f]
other suggestions:
[name_f][/name_f]
[name_f]Grace[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Laney[/name_f] / [name_f]Lainey[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Suzy[/name_f] / [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Faith[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hadley[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Willow[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Quinn[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Autumn[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Fawn[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Robin[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lily[/name_f] / [name_f]Lillian[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Cora[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Meadow[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Greta[/name_f]
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This is so tricky I think because you probably feel the pressure of the time crunch! I also think we really tie ourselves to our name as our identity, so by changing your name, you change your identity.
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Have you considered taking the name you have and going for something similar [name_f][/name_f]- that way it still feels like you without being tied to your family?
[name_f][/name_f]
Ex. Your user name here is Ladywinters [name_f][/name_f]- so let’s say your first name is [name_f]Lady[/name_f] and your middle name is [name_m]Winters[/name_m]. A few ideas from that:
[name_f][/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f]- [name_m]Winters[/name_m] as your first name, new middle
[name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Winnie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Snow[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Tara[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Leonie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Lassie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Lara[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f]- [name_f]Daisy[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f]You can move the middle forward, try things that sound similar, contain similar letters etc. [name_f][/name_f]
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[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps!
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To me, you look like you would have a name beginning with an H!
[name_f][/name_f]
[name_f]Harriet[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Henrietta[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hattie[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Helena[/name_f] / [name_f]Helen[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Heather[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hazel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Harmony[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Heidi[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Hope[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Holly[/name_f] or the unisex [name_m]Hollis[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Harlow[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Honora[/name_f] or just [name_f]Honor[/name_f]!
[name_f][/name_f]
Others:
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Adelaide[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Marianne[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Catherine[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Beth[/name_f] [name_f][/name_f]- or any name with prominent -eth sound! You’d suit [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] so well.
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Leonore[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Juniper[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Darcy[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Ines[/name_f] / [name_f]Inez[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Fleur[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Colette[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Luella[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Sasha[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Margo[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lilibet[/name_f] / [name_f]Lilibeth[/name_f]
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From your list I love Rose/Rosalie, [name_f]Elisabeth[/name_f] & [name_f]Violet[/name_f].
[name_f][/name_f]
What about
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Alexandria[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Bernadette[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Calypso[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Eleanora[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Heather[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Jewel[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Lorelai[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_m]Morgan[/name_m]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Rosemary[/name_f]
[name_f][/name_f][name_f]Whitney[/name_f]
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