2007-01-29 23:55:52 · 21 answers · asked by Learner 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
i wouldn't cause people just need to deal and get over that that is your name. your parents must have struggled to find a perfect name and if u change it all the fights they could have been in where a waste
2007-02-02 17:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by beach_gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a very personal decision that will remain with you for the rest of your life. Why don 't you make a list of the good and bad things about changing your name? That will help you decide.
Here's some good information I found on the web:
I just don't like my birth name and I want to change it. Can I choose any name I want?
There are some restrictions on what you may choose as your new name. Generally, the limits are as follows:
* You cannot choose a name with fraudulent intent -- meaning you intend to do something illegal. For example, you cannot legally change your name to avoid paying debts, keep from getting sued or get away with a crime.
* You cannot interfere with the rights of others, which generally means choosing the name of a famous person with the intent to mislead. For example, most judges will not approve your renaming yourself George Bush or William (Bill) Clinton unless you have a convincing reason not related to the famous politicians.
* You cannot use a name that would be intentionally confusing. This might be a number or punctuation -- for example, "10," "III," or "?."
* You cannot choose a name that is a racial slur.
* You cannot choose a name that could be considered a "fighting word," which includes threatening or obscene words, or words likely to incite violence.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-03 18:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by risa_rific 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can ask your lawyer to do the changes or revision but it will take a long legal process because all your documents from your birth have to be changed. My simple advice is just stick to your beautiful name, what is important is the man/woman behind the name
2007-02-05 09:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by P Ni Ka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one it coast to much money and to much time. If I really did not like my name I would just use my middle name or something that sounds like my name. I could never change it because I just think thats wrong to your parents may hurt their feelings and i dont wanna do that ever.
2007-02-04 21:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Amy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I added names to my name when I got divorced and changed my last name back to my maiden name. I looked on line and got a deed poll company to do it for me, now my chosen name is officially the one I changed it to.
2007-01-30 09:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An attorney is needed to legally change your name. Consult with him or her first. Then, to honor your parents and heritage, discuss this with an elder in your family.
2007-01-30 08:04:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's too much trouble and you always end up with people calling you the old name anyway
2007-01-30 08:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by The Wrong Girl 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If my name was someting considered ridiculous in the society in which I lived, I would definitely change it.
2007-01-30 08:38:59 · answer #8 · answered by kmur4kits 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Love my name, although you can't find it engraved or embossed anywhere like other names
Cherilyn
2007-02-05 17:19:26 · answer #9 · answered by momof3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EITHER CHANGE IT OR GO FOR A GOOD NICKNAME OR GO WITH THE MIDDLE, OR WHATEVER YOU LIKE AND WANT TO BE CALLED.
2007-02-02 16:12:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋