should I, or should I not, change my name to davy jones.

I really want to, I thought it was just because I was manic and obsessing over pirates, but I really really want to.

their's the slight setback that davy jones is a man's name, and i'm a woman, but apart from that, I mean, it's not exactly something they can refuse

should I?

[Wild Coyote]

It's a very individual decision. give it plenty of consideration, including any/all official documents you may need to change, etc.


WC

Do you mean as your name name or your forum name?

Originally Posted by Innerzone

Do you mean as your name name or your forum name?

my main name.

I don't plan on changing my forum name anytime soon

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

It's a very individual decision. give it plenty of consideration, including any/all official documents you may need to change, etc.


WC

thanks for the response.

you're right. I need to think about it properly, but it's something I like.. have to do

like my calling

x

[cryingontheinside]

Think about it alot before you decide xx

[Sunflower123]

You might want to take some time to really think about this. You have the rest of your life to be Davy Jones so thinking it over carefully won’t hurt.

[WildcatVet]

I legally changed my name when I turned 21 and have never regretted it for a minute... I didn't...and don't...need any association with the family name.
Lots of girls have *boy* names...so what??

Originally Posted by WildcatVet

Lots of girls have *boy* names...so what??

Hmmm, yes, that is true, and as soon as I read it something else popped to mind. Another way to go with it could be to make it with an "i" or "ie" instead of a "y" if that felt like an issue. (Ie. Davi Jones or Davie Jones). Just a thought.

[Guiness187055]

Think long and hard about it.

My vote is no - I think it will make people question you.

Maybe wait for a down cycle and see how you feel.

[~Christina]

Give it 6 months and if you still want it then start the long process of paperwork

[Woolly Bugger]

I always think of the Monkees when I hear the name Davy Jones...

Originally Posted by WildcatVet

I legally changed my name when I turned 21 and have never regretted it for a minute... I didn't...and don't...need any association with the family name.
Lots of girls have *boy* names...so what??

apart from the obvious acceptions (chris, alex, frances, george), I can't think of anyone with a boy name

Originally Posted by Woolly Bugger

I always think of the Monkees when I hear the name Davy Jones...

well, I am a bit of a monkey!.

lol

[WildcatVet]

Your name doesn't define you. If you're Davy/Davi/Davie Jones, then so be it. Go for it. Changing your legal name isn't difficult at all.

Originally Posted by WildcatVet

Your name doesn't define you. If you're Davy/Davi/Davie Jones, then so be it. Go for it. Changing your legal name isn't difficult at all.

where do I even start.

I can't believe i'm even asking this

but I am, so

[emgreen]

Originally Posted by WildcatVet

Changing your legal name isn't difficult at all.

It seems it would bne a real hassle, changing social security cards, birth certificates, driver licenses or state I.D.'s, etc. Sounds like a lot of hoops to jump through.

[greentires4me]

Depends which country/province/state you live in. Also in some places requires lots of paperwork and government agencies. It also requires other things as well like money for instance.

My friend has been trying to change his name for the last 8 months but keeps running into roadblocks it's really sad and disheartening to see!

I just hope that you don't run into any roadblocks trying to do this!

[UpDownAround]

Originally Posted by emgreen

It seems it would bne a real hassle, changing social security cards, birth certificates, driver licenses or state I.D.'s, etc. Sounds like a lot of hoops to jump through.

I have two kids changing names; there is a lot gender fluidity (fluidness?) going on at my house. At age 17, they are treated like adults. Long drawn out process with fingerprints sent to a couple of different agencies to make sure you aren't trying to get away from legal trouble or a record or whatever, magistrate appearance, personal references and $150 fee. It takes a couple of months just to get the legal name changed and then you have to get the SS card, driver's license, bank accounts, etc.

[scatterbrained04]

I think I'd sit on it awhile and see if you still feel the same way in a few months.