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This is a joke, right? No 24 year old is named “Gertrude.” If so, I agree that you should change it.
You honestly believe there isn't anyone 24 years old named Gertrude? There's probably several hundred and most were probably named after a family member.
What's next? Doubting there's s 13 year old named Hazel? Oh byyythere is! Julia Roberts named her daughter Hazel 13 years ago.
I am getting my name changed and my mother does not like it. Ever since I was really young I hated it, the name being Gertrude, yuck (sorry to any Gertrudes out there). My mother has been trying to guilt-trip me from doing it, saying things like "But I picked out that name just for you" "You should be happy with it" "That's selfish thing to do" etc. etc.
I have always hated it and want to change it to something better like Allison, or Samantha. Am I being selfish?
Changing your name is selfish, that is the point of changing your name. If it were not personal you would not do it.
My only concern is the money it may cost you or other unforeseen problems. If you can wait until you get married (if that is something you would do) and change first and last name at the same time.
Changing your name is selfish, that is the point of changing your name. If it were not personal you would not do it.
My only concern is the money it may cost you or other unforeseen problems. If you can wait until you get married (if that is something you would do) and change first and last name at the same time.
I completely disagree that it's selfish to change your name. When you get married, you can only change your last name. Why wait until you get married? If you ever get married.
I can't judge if the mother is selfish or not, but I am glad my name is not Gertrude.
When I picked names for my children I did it with much thought, and one that would be easy for them to learn to write when they started first grade. I chose common short names for them that sounded good and they never had any problem liking their names.
If any of my 3 girls had wanted to change their names when they became adults, I would have fully supported their decision. I love them that much to want them to be satisfied and happy with their name.
I am getting my name changed and my mother does not like it. Ever since I was really young I hated it, the name being Gertrude, yuck (sorry to any Gertrudes out there). My mother has been trying to guilt-trip me from doing it, saying things like "But I picked out that name just for you" "You should be happy with it" "That's selfish thing to do" etc. etc.
I have always hated it and want to change it to something better like Allison, or Samantha. Am I being selfish?
Its your life so if changing your name makes you happy, do it!
I have always hated it and want to change it to something better like Allison, or Samantha. Am I being selfish?
You're an adult, you can be called anything you want and rightfully insist on it. But I think it'd be easier to just pick an alternative name to be called (I have a friend named Christian who is known as Ernie, which is NOT a middle name ~ just something he chose to go by). Chances are your mother will insist on calling you Gertrude, at least at first, but it may be less shocking to just keep the name.
I am getting my name changed and my mother does not like it. Ever since I was really young I hated it, the name being Gertrude, yuck (sorry to any Gertrudes out there). My mother has been trying to guilt-trip me from doing it, saying things like "But I picked out that name just for you" "You should be happy with it" "That's selfish thing to do" etc. etc.
I have always hated it and want to change it to something better like Allison, or Samantha. Am I being selfish?
Your mother sounds like some piece of work. Tell Mom to get a cocker spaniel and name it Gertrude, but you are changing your name.
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