Speaking of last names

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2003-09-03 05:05pm

LadyTevar wrote: *sounds out the possiblilties... *

Uhh... no. The names do SOOO not mix

So you tell Nitram to change his. I fail to see the problem-if your sig is any indication, you have plenty of leverage...

Damaramu · Post by **Damaramu** » 2003-09-03 11:33pm

Hamel wrote:I would not want to change my surname of Wing. Changing my first name would be nice since it doesn't match that well.

Could always change your first name to Gundam.

*runs away after telling bad joke*

Alyeska · Post by **Alyeska** » 2003-09-04 12:01am

If I was inclined to change my name, I would change my entire name to Alyeska. Do away with needless first, middle, and last names.

On a related note. I am thinking of starting a new tradition with the person I eventualy marry. Rather then use the old archaic tradition in which one lastname is overided in marriage, we shall pick a new last name and use our old last names to replace our middle names. That way we can be identified by the family we came from and we have our new mutual last name.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-09-04 12:03am

Alyeska wrote:If I was inclined to change my name, I would change my entire name to Alyeska. Do away with needless first, middle, and last names.

You want to be a diva? Niiiice.

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2003-09-04 12:04am

Alyeska wrote:If I was inclined to change my name, I would change my entire name to Alyeska. Do away with needless first, middle, and last names.

On a related note. I am thinking of starting a new tradition with the person I eventualy marry. Rather then use the old archaic tradition in which one lastname is overided in marriage, we shall pick a new last name and use our old last names to replace our middle names. That way we can be identified by the family we came from and we have our new mutual last name.

But then your first family names are forgotten....quoting: "When I die, and the people who knew me die, It will be as if I never existed." -Jack nicholson, About Schmidt.
Women have been doing that for CENTURIES! (Taking man last name) PLEASE don't take away our last shred of dignity!!!!

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2003-09-04 11:56am

Batman wrote:
LadyTevar wrote: *sounds out the possiblilties... *

Uhh... no. The names do SOOO not mix
So you tell Nitram to change his. I fail to see the problem-if your sig is any indication, you have plenty of leverage...

(quote Nit) When there's only 2 families by that name in all of the US? Are you InSane! (/quote)

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2003-09-04 01:45pm

LadyTevar wrote:
(quote) Are you InSane! (/quote)

Absolutely. Being portrayed-abysmally so- by George Clooney in an movie that manages to be much worse will do that to you.

(quote Nit) When there's only 2 families by that name in all of the US? (/quote)

Why not? The name would be even MORE unique if you did.

But it would no longer be his name, Master Bruce.

Well you can't have everything...

TWO families? Wow.
Do I get to know this incredibly unique name? (I will absolutely take no for an answer)

EDITed to fix typo
*glares at typo*
Just you wait till we're home...

Alyeska · Post by **Alyeska** » 2003-09-04 04:22pm

Chardok wrote:But then your first family names are forgotten

Not really. You retain that as your middle name.

Alyeska · Post by **Alyeska** » 2003-09-04 04:24pm

Zaia wrote:
Alyeska wrote:If I was inclined to change my name, I would change my entire name to Alyeska. Do away with needless first, middle, and last names.
You want to be a diva? Niiiice.

Huh?

aerius · Post by **aerius** » 2003-09-04 09:07pm

Alyeska wrote:
Zaia wrote:You want to be a diva? Niiiice.
Huh?

Divas are known for having a single name. For instance, Prince, Madonna, Jewel, and a few others I can't think of right now.

Enigma · Post by **Enigma** » 2003-09-04 09:20pm

I'd change my last name to Nigma and my first name to Edward.

Einhander Sn0m4n · Post by **Einhander Sn0m4n** » 2003-09-05 01:14am

Cox. Do I wanna change it? Hell no. It's a nice Celtic name too...

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2003-09-05 03:44am

Enigma wrote:I'd change my last name to Nigma and my first name to Edward.

Why am I not surprised?
Personally, I'd settle for a last name, period. As opposed to a first name posing as one.
And that's even if you don't believe the Batman spiel.

InnerBrat · Post by **InnerBrat** » 2003-09-05 04:56am

Alyeska wrote:
Chardok wrote:But then your first family names are forgotten
Not really. You retain that as your middle name.

But it's lost with the next generation.

Personally, I would discuss with the person I marry what s/he wants to do, and together decide to take which of our surnames we would keep. I'm rather attached to mine for sentimental reasons, but it depends on the other person.

Peregrin Toker · Post by **Peregrin Toker** » 2003-09-05 09:42am

Enigma wrote:I'd change my last name to Nigma and my first name to Edward.

If that's the case, I'll just change my name to Bruce Wayne.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2003-09-05 09:46am

Simon H.Johansen wrote: If that's the case, I'll just change my name to Bruce Wayne.

Hey!

Alyeska · Post by **Alyeska** » 2003-09-05 10:04am

innerbrat wrote:
Alyeska wrote:
Chardok wrote:But then your first family names are forgotten
Not really. You retain that as your middle name.
But it's lost with the next generation.

So? Women already loose their family names. Personaly I think the fairest way to go about it is for both to pick their new last name.

Personally, I would discuss with the person I marry what s/he wants to do, and together decide to take which of our surnames we would keep. I'm rather attached to mine for sentimental reasons, but it depends on the other person.

Why not compromise and just forgo both surnames?

InnerBrat · Post by **InnerBrat** » 2003-09-05 10:09am

Alyeska wrote:Why not compromise and just forgo both surnames?

Because you surname honours your family. By taking your husband's name, you join his family. By changing your name to something entirely new, you are forsaking both your families.

Darth Yoshi · Post by **Darth Yoshi** » 2003-09-06 01:12am

I happen to like my surname. Although people always misspell it with a "y" instead of an "i." I suppose it's understandable, since Choi (Cai if you're transliterating from Mandarin) isn't that common a last name.