Friday Five - 2 days late again
Sunday, September 14th, 2003 21:07![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kittiwake1. Is the name you have now the same name that's on your birth certificate? If not, what's changed?
Exactly the same.
2. If you could change your name (first, middle and/or last), what would it be?
Well that has changed a lot over the years, so if I had ever changed my name I would probably have regretted it and wanted to change it again and again and again. But apart from thinking about using my middle name, my most consistent favourite has been Cassandra.
3. Why were you named what you were? (Is there a story behind it? Who specifically was responsible for naming you?)
I know that I was nearly named Charlotte, but I don't know how my parents came up with that or with the names they eventually chose instead.
4. Are there any names you really hate or love? What are they and why?
I love mythological names and have always wanted to be called something unusual that no-one else I know is called. I hate tend to hate names either because there is someone I dislike who has that name (either in real life, or in a book or TV series), or names that the parents have invented or decided to spell some totally nonsensical way. Please people, do not call your son Dominyc just because his mother's name is Karyn with a 'y'. As somone who constantly has to spell out all three of her names for people, I can tell you that he will resent it, and will probably change his name to Dominic by deed poll.
5. Is the analysis of your name at kabalarians.com / triggur.org / astroexpert accurate? How or how isn't it?
I believe in this as little as I believe in any astrology. But just in case you are interested:
My real name:
Your name of Xxxxxxxxx makes you easy-going and refined, but detracts from your physical vitality. You desire all the finer things in life--lovely clothes, home, furniture, and environment. However, procrastination is your worst enemy, and you find yourself lacking the ambition to make your dreams a reality. People are inclined to take advantage of your sympathetic, tractable nature. You naturally attract people with problems who seek your understanding and advice. You can give good advice although it is unlikely that you would follow it yourself. You would be most successful in situations where you can use your skills in diplomacy in handling people, but where you are not under pressure or required to carry responsibility and make decisions. It is difficult for you to be individual and make your own decisions, for you lack self-confidence.
If my parents had decided on Charlotte:
Although your first name of Charlotte has created an expressive, fun-loving nature, it has not produced the qualities necessary for a full and complete life. You have always been a happy person, and, desiring to see others happy as well, you strive to inspire others, which you do most effectively through an engaging sense of humour. You are fond of surprises and are quick to respond to spontaneous invitations which promise a good time, particularly when they relieve you of a boring task. Your dislike for monotony and routine, often means that you do not finish the things you start. A natural rhythm, a sense of colour harmony, and creative ability contribute to a flair for composition and artistic and musical expression. Expression comes easily to you; in fact, you should learn to control it and discipline your expression. You are not practical where money matters are concerned, your theory being that money is there to be spent. You are kind and generous, and will fill a need when you see it; at times, others take advantage of your generosity. The most serious drawback of the influence of this name is in the strong emotional feelings that it produces, which are difficult to control and create lack of stability in your thinking or in your affairs.
Exactly the same.
2. If you could change your name (first, middle and/or last), what would it be?
Well that has changed a lot over the years, so if I had ever changed my name I would probably have regretted it and wanted to change it again and again and again. But apart from thinking about using my middle name, my most consistent favourite has been Cassandra.
3. Why were you named what you were? (Is there a story behind it? Who specifically was responsible for naming you?)
I know that I was nearly named Charlotte, but I don't know how my parents came up with that or with the names they eventually chose instead.
4. Are there any names you really hate or love? What are they and why?
I love mythological names and have always wanted to be called something unusual that no-one else I know is called. I hate tend to hate names either because there is someone I dislike who has that name (either in real life, or in a book or TV series), or names that the parents have invented or decided to spell some totally nonsensical way. Please people, do not call your son Dominyc just because his mother's name is Karyn with a 'y'. As somone who constantly has to spell out all three of her names for people, I can tell you that he will resent it, and will probably change his name to Dominic by deed poll.
5. Is the analysis of your name at kabalarians.com / triggur.org / astroexpert accurate? How or how isn't it?
I believe in this as little as I believe in any astrology. But just in case you are interested:
My real name:
Your name of Xxxxxxxxx makes you easy-going and refined, but detracts from your physical vitality. You desire all the finer things in life--lovely clothes, home, furniture, and environment. However, procrastination is your worst enemy, and you find yourself lacking the ambition to make your dreams a reality. People are inclined to take advantage of your sympathetic, tractable nature. You naturally attract people with problems who seek your understanding and advice. You can give good advice although it is unlikely that you would follow it yourself. You would be most successful in situations where you can use your skills in diplomacy in handling people, but where you are not under pressure or required to carry responsibility and make decisions. It is difficult for you to be individual and make your own decisions, for you lack self-confidence.
If my parents had decided on Charlotte:
Although your first name of Charlotte has created an expressive, fun-loving nature, it has not produced the qualities necessary for a full and complete life. You have always been a happy person, and, desiring to see others happy as well, you strive to inspire others, which you do most effectively through an engaging sense of humour. You are fond of surprises and are quick to respond to spontaneous invitations which promise a good time, particularly when they relieve you of a boring task. Your dislike for monotony and routine, often means that you do not finish the things you start. A natural rhythm, a sense of colour harmony, and creative ability contribute to a flair for composition and artistic and musical expression. Expression comes easily to you; in fact, you should learn to control it and discipline your expression. You are not practical where money matters are concerned, your theory being that money is there to be spent. You are kind and generous, and will fill a need when you see it; at times, others take advantage of your generosity. The most serious drawback of the influence of this name is in the strong emotional feelings that it produces, which are difficult to control and create lack of stability in your thinking or in your affairs.
