Would you rather have an unusual name or a common name?

If people couldn't pronounce your name (like 98% of people can't)... would you change it out of convenience? Also, if people asked about your background when they heard your name.. and it annoyed you.

Would you rather have an unusual name or a common name?
I would much rather have an uncommon name. It becomes part of your identity and it separates you from the rest of the pack. I don't see why it would annoy you to answer a few questions about your background. The only reason they are asking is because they are interested and want to know more about you. And when it comes to people not being able to pronounce your name because its uncommon, i know plenty of people that can't pronounce common names incorrectly. Such as people that say Micheal instead of Michelle. That annoys me more than anything else because it tells me that people can't read.
Reply:I have an uncommon name and growing up in grade school the kids weren't very nice. But I would rather have that name then an extremely common name like Mike or Jim. There is nothing wrong with being unique.
Reply:I had an unusual name and married a man with a common name. The common name is easier...I like it....
Reply:if it annoyed me, i would change it.


haha it sounds like this is whats happening to you.


sorry about that
Reply:Common name.
Reply:I don't mind it so much. It HAS been a pain to constantly have to spell it for people, though. I think you do your child a favor if you just name her Rebecca rather than Ribekka or Rebekhe.





I know people with even more unusual names and sometimes I feel like they have to "live up to" how fancy it is, whereas those with common names just make it their own.





I would honestly feel like I was striking out at my parents who named me if I changed it, but there are down sides to having a name that isn't "Jennifer."





It's an interesting question.

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