I wonder if I should change my username

[Carla]

There was a thread in chat that got me thinking. I would kind of like to have a meaningful handle like some of you on here. Sulis...firefrost...Winterchild...things I can't figure out like Polyhymnia... I really love other people's usernames, but whenever I join something, I've always just put my own name, Carla. I think it would be nice to have a more expressive name...

What do you think? Any point in changing names? I'm posting on Spirituality because for me this would be an expression of my spirituality. If I can come up with a name that captures it. Which at the moment I can't think of anything...but I'm toying with the idea of doing it, and this impulse must come from somewhere.

I'm wondering if it might be an idea to get the perspective of others. Those who have seen lots of my posts, might have observations of me that I can't see myself, might give me a good perspective on the kind of name to choose for myself. I know it's a strange thing to ask, but I'm asking anyway.

I also wonder if this wanting to change usernames might be a signal that a new spiritual name or witch name, or secret name, or whatever it is you might wish to call it, is brewing in me...and if maybe I should just hold off on revealing anything. Not sure.

 

[Padma]

Go with your gut, Carla - Woooohoooo! Running with scissssssors! Lol! just kidding why shouldn't you change your name? I want to - I know that. Therefore I solidly encourage you to go for the gusto. Live the dream. Be whomever you want to be....Just, be real.

 

[Carla]

Go with your gut, Carla - Woooohoooo! Running with scissssssors! Lol! just kidding why shouldn't you change your name? I want to - I know that. Therefore I solidly encourage you to go for the gusto. Live the dream. Be whomever you want to be....Just, be real.

Awww, Lotus. I rather like your name. It does make me think of Queen Amidala, a little bit, but that's because my husband is a total Star Wars geek and it's my conditioned response.

 

[missy]

I agree with Lotus, that you should go with your gut, whatever that may be!

I had a dear friend named Carla, and real names are wonderful on forums as well, so it is up to the person what they prefer.

If something in you is desiring a change, then maybe that is something to explore? Why you are wanting it, and what kind of name you are searching for? I hope you find your answers.

 

[Milfoil]

Although I admit, I do love the honesty of 'Carla', I also understand the pull towards a name which expresses something about us. There are lots of cultures where several names are given (earned) at different times in life. Some used openly like our birth name and others reserved for spiritual or ceremonial use.

Have you asked your allies what name would be suitable and if there is anything you need to do?

(Please, please, anything but the ubiquitous 'Silver Wolf Moon Raven' stuff one tends to encounter at every pagan gathering. . .)

 

[Carla]

Oh I really don't fancy names like Silverwolf Moonraven! I never understood why anyone would choose such a name, but that's for them to know and me to wonder about (or shake my head at).

No, I want something that expresses where I am in my path. Or the direction my path is taking. I don't think a goddess name would suit. And I don't want something that is purely romantic, like Moonglimmer and such. I also don't want anything self-aggrandizing. There is a name I'm attracted to, mostly for the sound. And also because a writer I like uses it as her assumed name. I looked up the creature/being it actually stands for, and I do like its association. So I will think on it a bit more. At present I have no spirit guides or allies. That is an experience I have not yet chosen to explore. I could, I suppose, put the petition to the universe at large.

 

[Winterchild]

Names

I have had some strange names given me..... when I lived in the UK I was on an online photography group, (well still am!), and I am not sure why but I was named GSOD...which stood for The Great Snowball of Death... (don't ask..I have no idea!!!!). Anyway when I moved to NZ the same guy informed me that I had been renamed Timpoa..... I asked what this stood for and why he changed it.... he said the snowball melted and now I had transformed into The Incredible Mud Pie of Awe......

I still use the name Timpoa 8 years later.... wonder what would happen if I returned to the UK?!!!

 

[ThunderWolf]

I'm wondering if it might be an idea to get the perspective of others. Those who have seen lots of my posts, might have observations of me that I can't see myself, might give me a good perspective on the kind of name to choose for myself. I know it's a strange thing to ask, but I'm asking anyway.

Well, here's a strange thing to answer with. LOL I haven't been around here long at all, and I really can't say why this comes to mind. It just does for some unknown reason. But there just seems to me that there is something about your personality (or at least online persona ) that makes me think of butterflies.

 

[wildchilde]

I actually enjoy seeing the honesty of "Carla" as well. However, Milfoil and Winterchild make a very important point...a spiritual name is earned at different stages of life and given by the People (your community). Timpoa is a pretty awesome name, and what's better is the story behind the naming (and name changing).

So, if you truly want a new name, perhaps we should hold a Naming Ceremony for you!!!?

I must admit, I am partial to a play on Lotus' suggestion: Runzwithscissors LOL but I could be serious about it if you really want to go there. The trouble with having a spiritual name (any name) is living up to the responsibility and the potential it implies.

 

[Carla]

Well, here's a strange thing to answer with. LOL I haven't been around here long at all, and I really can't say why this comes to mind. It just does for some unknown reason. But there just seems to me that there is something about your personality (or at least online persona ) that makes me think of butterflies.

Butterflies. LOL Well, I am an air sign.