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[ Ash has been thinking a lot lately. Sometimes, it feels like all he does is think. But between his conversations with D33 and Chauncy, he feels like maybe he could use more input. And as this request is very personal, he posts under his own username rather than using the anonymous function. ]

Hi Network.
I'm looking for some advice on names.

The name I use, the only one I've ever been given, belongs to someone else. I used to try to be that person, but now I'm trying to be my own person instead.
And so, I've been thinking about using a different name. The only problem is, I'm not sure how to come up with a new one.

Do you have any advice on how to name yourself?

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[yol8]

Use a generator.

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[ Alright, that's an idea... ]



I don't think I like any of those... Maybe Irish names?



No, that's not right either.

[yol8]

Uh

Maybe a different generator?

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[justbeingknife]

Try and pick one that speaks to ya, because you're the one who's gonna be stuck with it.

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How do I know when a name "speaks to" me?

[justbeingknife]

Kinda hard to explain. But if it were me, I'd pick something close to the original. Easier to get used to people callin' me by it, and I like the one I got already.

But you wanna be someone else, right? That bein' the case, how about picking a name that reflects that?

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[d33tached]

[D33 has exactly zero advice on how to name himself or anyone else, but he is intrigued by Ash's post all the same, especially due to how familiar the story sounds, paired with a lack of anonymity this time around...]

Is it you that I spoke with regarding this topic on my last network post?

permaprivate

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Yes, that was me. You're part of the reason I made this post.

[d33tached]

Is that so?

another one of Liam's characters that knows nothing about proper names

[versusseeker]

wuts ur fav color?

[I mean.]

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Green.
Why?

[versusseeker]

use that

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[am_i_a_monster]

Pick a name that has meaning for you. Or you could even pick a meaning first and then look for names with that meaning. You're trying to be your own person so maybe look for names that mean independent or free.

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Someone else suggested looking at meanings of names. I think that's a good idea.

Maybe Freeman as a last name? Or Newman, as I'm trying to be someone new.

[am_i_a_monster]

I like both of those last names.

Maybe you could call yourself New Freeman? Or Newton Freeman to sound more like a name?

[photophobic]

None of us choose our birth names. If you are choosing a name to demonstrate rejection of the past, find one that signifies the new direction you have chosen.

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I don't necessarily want to reject the past. Just move on from it.

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[fettering]

oohh this is a really good idea! [ .. he says, completely unaware of the irony of encouraging this while also continuing to use a name that technically isn't his. ]

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Is it? I'm glad you think so.

[fource]

I don't think there's anything wrong with using the name you're used to, just because someone else also went by it! If you don't like it that's one thing, but don't feel like you have to use another name in order to be your own person.

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Maybe, if the name didn't come with a set of behaviors and protocols, I wouldn't want to give it up. But it's more than just a name. It's a whole separate person who I don't want to be anymore.

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[viced]

Well, I don't know much about normal names, but... when I was choosing my superhero moniker, I went with something important to me. Every name has a meaning, Maybe try looking through different names, and looking for one that exemplifies something important to you?

permavoice

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[ Ash laughs lightly for a second. ] You're a superhero? What's your superhero name?

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[perfectible]

A book of baby names?

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I'm not a baby, but that's not a bad idea.