what do people say?

[feelslike-2day.livejournal.com]

As I'm one of many Jennifers, no one ever really says much when i introduce myself or anything, but when my Aunt is out with my cousin named Lydia, she always gets compliments on her name.

What do people say about your/your children('s) name(s) when you go out?

Comments

[elemmennope.livejournal.com]

I know exactly what you mean.

My name is Jennifer too. It *is* a pretty name but because it's common, I don't think I've had a single compliment on it in my life. I definitely want my kids to have names that receive compliments.

this is usually how the conversation goes...

[kimber-leigh.livejournal.com]

on the phone
me: "hello, this is kimber"
caller: "hi, amber.."
me: "no, it's kimber"
caller: "ginger?:
me: "kim-ber"
caller: "like a tree in the forest? TIIIIMMMMBBBEERRRRR!!"
me: *facepalm*

in person
me: "hi, i'm kimber"
them: "nice to meet you, kimberly"
me: "no, it's kimber"
them: "oh, ok.. kim"
me: *facepalm*

[jojodancer77.livejournal.com]

Well my name is Jordan. And when ladies that come into my work as me my name they always say "thats such a pretty name"

[in-the-starlite.livejournal.com]

My name is Kiersten and I always get:

"That's such a pretty name."
"That's unique."

I had one guy tell me he'd never heard the name before.
Some people look at me like I'm not really sure what my name is.
"Kiersten? You mean, with a K?" No with a Z, jackass...

And 80% of the time I'm repeating myself and then giving up and answering to "Kursten" "Kristen" "Kristy" "Kristine" or whatever my genius customers come up with.

I do love my name. I just wish people wouldn't act like I'm teaching them an ancient language when I introduce myself.
Me: "Hi, I'm Kiersten."
Idiots: "Kristen?"
Me: (with more enunciation) "No, Kiersten."
Idiots: "Kursten."
Me: "No. Keeeeeeeer *pause* Sten."
Idiots: "Keeeeeer" *pause*
Me: "Sten."
Idiots: "Keeeeer *pause* Sten. Oh, Kursten."
*rolls eyes*

[oni85.livejournal.com]

My name is Alysha but I go by Ally

I get that my real name is pretty and that I should go by it. but its forever being pronounced wrong so Ally is easier. :)

[memorymaze.livejournal.com]

Heehee, I have a friend who's name is Molly and she has a sister named Margaret. Must have gotten confusing.

[omgzits--tam.livejournal.com]

Whenever I say my name, people always have to do a double-take, and then they either ask,

How do you spell that?
Or,
My what a beautiful name! (I think this is what they feel is obligatory).

[sandtree.livejournal.com]

I've never gotten any comments on my name. The only thing anyone ever asks me is, "One L or two? Are there any y's in there?" if they need to write it down.

[theravenflower.livejournal.com]

I've never gotten comments on my first name (Stephanie)... just wondering if it's spelled with an F or a PH. I have gotten compliments on my middle name (Rochelle), though.

[its-cutie-meli.livejournal.com]

My name is pretty common (Melissa) so I've had people tell me they have a daughter/niece/granddaughter with my name. An older gentleman told me once that he thinks its the cutest name. His granddaughter is a Melissa too.

[raptorgirl.livejournal.com]

People have told me my name is pretty. I suspect I would think so too if it wasn't my name.

For some reason, though, people get the stupid compulsion to call me "V." I hate that! My name is not that hard to say! It's not that long! People are just lazy.

[tryyingtoevolve.livejournal.com]

Hahahaha, this cracked me up. Especially with the "Oy." hahahahaha.

[tryyingtoevolve.livejournal.com]

Most people don't comment on my name, but I've been told that my first/middle (Lindsay Rebecca) is really pretty. And I agree; I like it.

[tryyingtoevolve.livejournal.com]

What's your name?

[lneef.livejournal.com]

People ask me how I spell Lindsey, and then tell me how the Lindsey they know spells it.

[tryyingtoevolve.livejournal.com]

...and people can't pronounce it? LOL. Oh man.

[raptorgirl.livejournal.com]

Nah, they can pronounce it. They just feel like it's too many syllables or something. Lazy, I say!

[tryyingtoevolve.livejournal.com]

That IS lazy! lol. My friend's aunt is named that and we call her Ness, which I've always liked:)

[tryyingtoevolve.livejournal.com]

Hahahahahaha I get that sometimes, too! (I spell it Lindsay, btw)

[cherrysorbet.livejournal.com]

Don't usually get many compliments, perhaps a few, but I'm shocked at how many people spell Louise "Lousie"!

[ouronlylight.livejournal.com]

I'm Beth, which is rather plain, so I never really get compliments or comments on it. Sometimes people will ask me if it's short for Elizabeth or if it's just Beth, and then I have to explain that it's neither, that it's short for Bethany, but that's about it.

[raptorgirl.livejournal.com]

I can see how that would work for some people. I have bad associations with Ness/Nessie/Nessa, though, so I can't stand being called any of those things.

Plus, shortened versions of my name just don't suit me. I really AM the full version in all its prissy, wordy glory. :)

[raptorgirl.livejournal.com]

It is pretty! It's not a name combo I would've thought of on my own, but hearing it, I like it.

[scintillated.livejournal.com]

I usually get "Wow, I've never heard that before" or "That's really unique."

[minga13.livejournal.com]

"Hi, my name is Martyna"
"Hi Martine/Martini"
"Um, no, it's mar-tee-NA"
"That's a cool/pretty/unique name! Do you play tennis?
"No."
"Why not?"
"Because I don't. o.O"
"Were you named after the tennis players?"
"No. It's Polish. It's spelt with a 'y'"

And i always automatically make sure people spell my name right when they write it down, as they either spell it Martina or Mitina

[feelslike-2day.livejournal.com]

yeah it tends to be "Oh another jennifer, what will we call you?"

Re: this is usually how the conversation goes...

[feelslike-2day.livejournal.com]

oh my goodness! that is terrible!

[feelslike-2day.livejournal.com]

LOL! I love the name Kiersten!

[feelslike-2day.livejournal.com]

haha, I probably do that, and never noticed. That's awful. *makes a mental note to never do that again*

[feelslike-2day.livejournal.com]

LOL! I don't like the name Ashley anymore either, known too many annoying ones.

[satunian.livejournal.com]

People usually say it wrong when the meet me. even when I say it for them. And I don't have a hard name.

Hi, I'm Diana
Nice to meet you, Diane.

Who's Diane?

I've now taken to saying "I'm Diana, like the princess"

[catchstars.livejournal.com]

People unfamiliar with my name do this -

Them: That's spelled with an A, right?
Me: No, it's Erin with an E.
*repeatedly facepalms as they spell it Aeron, Earon, Aarone, or Aaren*

People familiar with 'Erin' as a girls' name do this -

Them: What's your last name? Do you have a nickname? We already have a few Erins here.

Re: this is usually how the conversation goes...

[0o-faerie.livejournal.com]

me: "kim-ber"
caller: "like a tree in the forest? TIIIIMMMMBBBEERRRRR!!"
me: *facepalm*
That made me laugh so much =P!
But yeah, it must be very annoying ;)

[jordle.livejournal.com]

I'm Jordan and I get one of two things almost everytime someone hears my name. I either get "Oh, I thought you'd be a boy (or Oh that's a strange name for a girl)" or "Oh I love Jordan for a girl"

I get two completely different comments but I always get a comment. It sucks.

[lneef.livejournal.com]

Eh, it's not that bad. I prefer that to people who just guess and then get it all wrong.

[chibiaichan.livejournal.com]

no complements.. just have to tell people "one L!" cuz it's spelt Daniele. people sometimes say its interesting ^^*

[sloane-hd.livejournal.com]

My name is Sloane, it's not a typical Belgian name. I'd say I'm probably the only Sloane in the whole of Belgium. Therefore people can't pronounce it right and tend to forget what the hell I was called again.
When they see my name written down they usually call me Slow-annuh. And then I tell them: 'no it's SLOANE.' So every other schoolyear has been the same.
When I'm visiting my family in the UK people give me compliments on my name, especially when I'm in London, because of Sloane Square.

[sloane-hd.livejournal.com]

I know how you feel!

[kyo-o.livejournal.com]

My name is Charlotte and people allways tell me it doesn't suit me. Apparently I look like a Hannah =/.

[decembermalice.livejournal.com]

My name (Stacy) makes people think I should be a cheerleader.

[decembermalice.livejournal.com]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your name. :)

[o-honeybee-o.livejournal.com]

how is it pronounced? Like Al-leeesh-ah? If so, i love it!

[decembermalice.livejournal.com]

How would you say it? I can't tell from the spelling. I would first think A - lish - uh, but then I would like A - lee - sha.

[feelslike-2day.livejournal.com]

LOL do people ask if you're Irish? That would be my main concern in naming a child something a bit ethnic, always being asked if they were of that ethnicity, it would be annoying i imagine.

[feelslike-2day.livejournal.com]

that's cute, now everyone will think of you as a princess!

[oni85.livejournal.com]

yeah. most people think it's Ah-lish-ah but it's A-lee-sha

[ouronlylight.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! ♥

[neverstarsburn.livejournal.com]

people usually either A) mispronounce my names (Denise) as Dennis, B) don't say anything C) say "but thats a black girl name" (what? its a french name), or D) hate it.

but i have one male friend who loves it so much he wants to name his soon-to-be-born baby girl Denise and I've had two boyfriends, who upon meeting me, were like "thats such a pretty name!"
very strange.

i've never liked it much.