I'm Korean(South! lol) and I'm 18. I need an English name for me--Help! (K)?

Question

hi im gonna go to school in CA soon and i need an English name--I like names start with T so I thought about Tricia(or Trisha) (and I don't want 'Traci' to be my name cuz I had a realclose friend named Traci when i was in the U.S. last year) but would you guys plz help me with my English name--****anything right for my look and NOT popular**** would do. lol um my Korean name is 'Younghwa' and it means glory&shine. but i think its too hard for you guys to pronounce--for I've seen my american friend trying(so many times..lol) but do you think i should keep it..hmm idk help me. I also thought about Gloria but my lil sister, Lana, hates it--she thinks it's too old-fashion. well help me thanks guys(L) :D

aww thanks guys! um so far i like the name Tasha or Tricia--well just so you know, I like to be called like-- 'hey yo T c'mon here for a sec' << um one more thing MY LAST NAME IS 'YOON' so if u guys come up with a name sounds kinda ok with my last name:) hehe thanks guys sososo much(L)
you guys made me think about keepin my korean name for real--hmm still dont know HELP! lol

Answer 1

I've always like the name: Tasha

Answer 2

you could always go with something closer to your own culture: сәуле (Saulye) is an Altaic name meaning shine. still I guess there'd be pronounciation difficulties there too unless it gets turned to Sally but then what's the point?
Western names all have a meaning to them as well but most are unaware of the meaning unless it's obvious like gloria which is old fashioned. What about Raya that's not at all old fashioned and still maintains the meaning.
Try something easily shortened, for gloria you can have Lori as well as various spin offs.
If your stuck on T stick to short names like Tash Trish Tammy Tess
But seriously stick to your own name if you can. If someone can't pronounce Younghwa there's something wrong with them. (True it probably does sound horrid in an American accent). All the Koreans that come over to Australia and a large amount that are born here use their Korean name. All the Koreans from california I've met use western names though, seems kinda wierd, maybe it's time california got with the times.
But yeah I'd go for Raya if you did want a western name.

Answer 3

Katherine Katerina Karen Kylie Kara Kathleen Kelly Kristen Kirsten Kirsty Keely Katrina Kelsey Kasey Kendall Kimberley Keira Kira

Answer 4

Tara, Tabitha, Talia, Tamara, Tessa, Tasha, Trixie, Tanya, Taylor, Tatiana, Trini, Tristan, Tyra

Answer 5

Well, I actualy like your Korean name, but if you are going to go with a western name, then go with Trish or Trisha... I married a Trish and we've been together for 21 years this summer, so I'm a little biased. ;)

And welcome to the US when you get here! I've been to CA pleanty of times and will eventually retire out there. Hate the occasional quake, but the majority of the people and the weather are GREAT!

Answer 6

I checked up with i village website and there is a unique girl's name I came across which means glory and brilliance.

Thorberta, a 3-syllable girl's name of Norse/Teutonic origin, means: Brilliance; Thors glory. But then again, you might not like this name since its too exotic.

While Trisha, a 2-syllable girl's name of Latin origin, means: Of noble birth.

Last unique name I found is Thalia, a 3-syllable girl's name of Greek origin, means: Blooming; to flourish; of comedy

Answer 7

If you want an English name, go with the one you have chosen -- Trisha or Trish are quite nice. Or, you could keep your Korean name and just shorten it to Young. That would help your friends with their pronunciation and keep you true to your family. Good luck, m'lady!!

Answer 8

Why not honor your heritage? If you feel that your name is too long, use another one with a beautiful meaning that is easier to pronounce?? Maybe the name of someone you honor greatly such as an ancestoral name or that of a teacher you admire?

Answer 9

Tammy, Terri, Tasha ... why don't you find a nice short Korean word beginning with T and adapt it. B

Answer 10

If your Korean name means shine, Sheena may work. That one isn't very common here in the states.

Answer 11

I've always liked the names Isabelle and Rebecca. For names that start with T, i dunno, Trixie, Tanya, Tabitha, Tammy, and I liked the ones you came up with. Or you could look up what English names mean the same as your original Korean name. Good luck:)