should i Change my name?

Question

here is a question for you all, my Name is Candida yes Candida
the question is at the age of 28 i am fed up with the jokes.
its not friends it is the people you meet and in my job i wear a nmae badge with full name and i meet about 15-20 people every day. if i here one more jokeabout cream or have one more leaflet left on my desk i am going to scream. or at least i want a name with new jokes.
why should i not change my name?
i do like a laugh but i am very very board with the jokes.

Answer 1

If it bothers you that much then YES by all means change your name, you need to feel comfortable with yourself image and being in a profession which you are required to use your name a lot, I would change it legally. Only the first name, keep your middle name and I would also try to change it to a new unique name that starts with "C" so that your initials and monogramming would stay the same and it would possibly keep your mother or whoever name you Candida happy.
Have you thought about changing it or shortening it to Candi. I know people who would make fun of that name too, but its better than the candida jokes you get now.
Chloe
Christa
Caroline
Carabeth
Cara-anne
Ciara
Cindle or Cyndle
Candace
Do what makes YOU feel comfortable & don't worry about what others may think from you changing your name, YOU are the one living with that name, if you want to change it, Go for it girl!

Answer 2

Dont change your name, its YOUR name. Shorten it by using Candi. Changing your name is going to result in alot of issues with your bills, credit, identity safety. When people start with the jokes put your hand up and say I have heard it all, its old please find a new hobby. Leave a note on your desk requesting that the leaflets be saved for better use because tree's are dieing in order for people to get a cheap thrill from an old joke.
I do know how you feel I am the third generation of "Hairy Crotch" because of my name....

Answer 3

Check out Brooke Medicine's Eagle's book, "Buffalo Woman Come Singing", where she gives a very compelling reason to choose your own name as an adult. You have to live with your name, and if you feel that formally adopting a new name would empower you (not to mention stop the "oh, boy, do you itch?" jokes), then by all means you should. In many cultures your childhood name is asigned but your real name is chosen. I would guess that if you choose well, people would be used to your new name in a matter of weeks. Brooke recommends you invite your closest friends to honor the change, by the way, and help make it feel more real. Good luck to you!

Answer 4

At age 28 there would be a lot to go through changing your name, including the challenge of friends, family, and acquaintances switching over. But there's certainly nothing wrong with changing if you want. I would probably just shorten it to Candi. Much simpler, and you wouldn't continue getting the old jokes from new people.

Answer 5

I don't know.. I mean, you're 28, and Candida has been part of your identity for your whole life- you've struggled with it, but you've made it this far... It's up to you. For all the jokers, brainstorm some snappy responses to keep yourself on top.

Answer 6

I don't get the Candida thing.... But...

If you do change your name, make sure you pick well. Your name is your identity.