Kind of an odd question, I think..

[piamon.livejournal.com]

but it is name-related.

For those of you who have legally changed your name - how did your parents take it? Were they supportive of your decision, or offended that you didn't like the name you were given?

Or, same question to the parents in the situation. If you've had a child change their name (or express the desire to change it), what were your thoughts about it?

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[missinfinity.livejournal.com]

Heh, I'm just about to post about this! :) I'd really like to know what others' opinions are...

[http://users.livejournal.com/-glass-/]

I haven't changed my name yet, but I'm planning on it when I get married.

My name is Elyssa Aileen. I'm planning on changing Aileen to Elaine (I know El- El-, but it's a middle name, whatever.). They have the same exact letters, but I'm changing it to Elaine after the woman who raised me. Aileen is after my maternal grandma, but I never knew her or that family at all.

I haven't discussed it with anyone but the namesake, and she's ok with it. I imagine everyone else would be ok with it, seeing as the woman who named me hasn't been in my life at all. I'd become the fourth Elaine, as well. :)

[ironqueen.livejournal.com]

I used to want to change my name because I haven't spoken to my father for like eight years. My family was fine with it, but I decided against it because it was too much work. I'm hoping to get married in a few years so that'll solve the problem. I do go by a stage name, however. (I'm not famous -- it's just community theater lol).

Nice icon btw. Good luck with your decision! :D

[piamon.livejournal.com]

Thanks~ and I like your icon too x3