Dear anonymous reader
You could use a nickname that’s more common than your full name. I don’t know your name, so I can’t suggest a specific one, but here’s an example so you’ll understand what I mean: a long, unusual name can often be shortened into a short, easy nickname.
Lots of luck
— A reader
I have a friend whose name isn’t strange, just rarer. Once she told me her name was weird and she was embarrassed by it. It made me laugh, because it wasn’t true – she was really exaggerating. I gave her examples of several girls and women I know with the same name. She was surprised, because she really thought she was the only one. Maybe you’re wrong too, and your name isn’t so unusual – you just think so because it’s less common than the usual names.
— A reader
Dear reader,
I don’t understand you at all, because I’m in the exact opposite situation – I have one of the most common names there is. Almost every children’s story has a kid with my name. It bothers me and makes me feel like my name is ordinary. My dream is to have a less common name. Being different doesn’t mean it’s bad – you can call it unique. You have a special name, not a weird one. You should be happy about it, not sad.
— A reader
Dear reader,
Let me tell you some good news: you have a big advantage over people with common names – there’s no way people will forget you! I have a friend with an unusual name, and he’s always proud that everyone remembers his name. You’re an unforgettable kid!!!
My parents taught me to always look at the good side of life. I recommend you do that too – then you’ll appreciate your name and won’t be embarrassed.
— A reader
I know a kid who’s named after his grandfather and has a really unusual name. (Maybe yours 🙂 ) When I first met him his name sounded strange to me, but when he told me his name he was very confident and happy with it, so the name immediately fit him. Once I got to know him I forgot his name was unusual, because he’s such a nice, friendly guy. Today I think no other name would suit him. Don’t be embarrassed by your name, and then you won’t be embarrassed in front of others.
— A reader
Your parents didn’t choose your name by accident – they thought about it carefully, so it’s probably the name that suits you best. A person’s name carries a lot of meaning. It’s not just something on the outside. If you treat your name the right way, you’ll learn to appreciate it.
— A reader
Dear reader with an unusual name,
First of all, I totally understand you, because I also have an unusual name, and sometimes I also see that look in people’s eyes. But I don’t pay attention to it – I even tell people around me my name when I don’t have to. I’m named after my grandmother. I didn’t know her, of course, but I’ve heard lots of stories about her. She was a special woman, and I’m proud to be named after her. If you’re named after your grandfather, ask your parents and uncles and aunts to tell you about him. That way you’ll feel connected to your grandfather and to your name, and you’ll feel better about it. I did this, and it really helped me.
Good luck.
— A reader
Maybe talk to your parents about it. If it bothers you that much, you could ask them about using a middle name or a nickname you like.
Good luck
— A reader
