Changing Your Name

[Chris25]

Hey everyone,

I haven't seen this as a topic, and it's been on my mind a lot lately so I'm looking for your opinions.

The basic idea of the question is should you change/modify your original name? A lot of artist do it obviously, and I've noticed a lot of writes also write under a pen name. In the past I've worked on projects where my name was not necessarily displayed as the creator, but now I'm trying to build on my name and display my future work on a personal website. ( I am not talking about a legal change, just about producing content )

My argument in favor of this is using a name that makes sence to everyone on an international level. A name that will be easy to remember/recognize.

My argument against it is possible complications with legal documents and general confusion of people that already know me.

What do you think?

 

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[Pauly-FL]

Personally, I see it as something that would be hard to keep up - unless you have already been doing it.

My example is my first name: it is Paul. But everyone in my family calls me Pauly. None of my friends or anyone at work calls me that, only family. I used it here in the FLF as I want to think of you all as family.

Would I use it for copywriting? Probably not as it is way too informal and would only resonate with certain folks in Brooklyn where my mother was born.

If your name is very common and you wish to stand out, then maybe insert a nickname in the middle? But it would have to be real honest to you - not some gimmicky sales thing.

example - John Smith = John "Roadmaster" Smith if you drive or haul freight.

Otherwise, be proud of your name - it helped form who you are.