problems you face if you have a unique name
15 Problems You Face if You Have a Unique Name
Having a hard time explaining your name to people? We totally feel your pain. It feels nice to have a unique and uncommon name, especially when you stand out from the crowd; however, there come many struggles and problems along with it. In this Buzzle article, we present a list of problems that only people with unique names will relate to.
"It ain't what they call you, it's what you answer to."
So, it seems that you too have a unique and uncommon name. Welcome to the 'People with unique names' club! Having an unusual name can be both, a blessing and a curse. Of course, who doesn't feel proud and happy to know that they have a unique name among all their peers! But as soon as some people start pronouncing your name, it all goes downhill from there. It paves the way for everyone else to follow them, and before you even know it, you yourself forget what your actual, special, unique name was! You are tired of fighting the useless battle of correcting your name every time, and have never succeeded. You've accepted your fate as a person who is always called by different and crooked versions of your name. It's okay; you're definitely not alone in this. I too have gone through the same things since my childhood. Therefore, I totally get you. So, for all you people out there with unique names, here's a list of things you will definitely relate to and feel better. After all, there's at least someone who gets you, isn't it?
― W.C. Fields
Struggles of People with Unique Names
#1. You get mini panic attacks whenever you are asked for your name at a restaurant
#2. You have to repeat your name many times when introducing yourself to someone new
Whenever you meet someone new, you automatically start spelling out your name and repeat it again and again in the hope that they will get it right. Sigh! The same thing happens when you have to say your name over the phone. You actually don't even bother to pronounce your name and start spelling it out, using the NATO phonetics like T as in Tango, A as in Alpha, N as in November... Also, you are used to hearing 'What?' 'Pardon' 'Come again' after you tell your name to someone for the first time.#3. You automatically raise your hand during rolls calls just before your name is called
#4. People make their own versions of your name
No matter how hard you try and teach the proper pronunciation of your name to some people, they will still get it wrong. Always. Not only will they get it wrong, but also bring out their own versions of your name. Why? Because it's easier for them to pronounce. They still ask you if they can call you by some 'generic' name, to which your reply is a plain, straight NO in capitals!#5. People still get your name wrong on social media sites
#6. Your name is often misspelled in official documents and e-mails
The worst nightmare strikes when your name is spelled wrong in official documents, like a passport, driving license, etc., as if the long lines and ages of processing time was not enough to make you want to pull your hair out! Some even go to the extent of calling you a Mr. instead of Ms. Moreover, your name is always a spelling mistake on your phone and Ms Word. Thanks to autocorrect for all the weird suggestions and versions!#7. You actually feel happy and excited when a stranger pronounces your name correctly
#8. You never find any souvenir with your name on it
Personalized key chains and other accessories were always an attraction for some. But you never find any key chains, mug, T-shirts, or any other accessories that has your name on it. And if you happen to stumble upon one, you either buy it then and there, or at least click a picture of it to show it to the world.#9. You are always asked the story behind your name
Some more problems that you would relate to...
#10. People actually ask if you've misspelled your own name. Seriously, why would anybody even do that?
#11. You've actually considered saying a different name at a restaurant or even changing it, but didn't because you kind of like your name, or even love it.
#12. You're tired of correcting people and simply respond even if they pronounce it wrong.
#13. When you meet someone with another unique name, you don't know whether to feel happy and be best friends with that person or indulge in a verbal battle of whose name is more unique.
#14. You take extra care while pronouncing other people's names, and make sure that others too get it right.
#15. Even after so many struggles, you still love your name and are proud of it. You sometimes thank your parents for giving you such a wonderful name that nobody else could think of. At least for now, before it gets common.