RE: Changing my name
April 19, 2011 at 4:06 pm
(This post was last modified: April 19, 2011 at 4:07 pm by Cinjin.)
(April 19, 2011 at 4:03 pm)BeoTurtle Wrote: Well although my name is Aaron, its not really my official name (long story), and I've been planning on changing it for some time now by deed poll. I have some names in mind in which I would love to have, however, all of them have religious historical backgrounds to them, including 'Aaron' itself.
I know that probably a large number of Atheists will have names like Christian, or David, or Jacob, with the etymology of the names being religious in nature, but would give no regard to it, though I'm sure the majority of the names were names given to them by their parents (although I guess some parents probably don't even know the background of the name).
I think what I'm concerned is that I'm consciously knowing to change my name to one which has a religious background, even though I like the sounding of it. I don't know if I'm being a fusspot about this, but meh, I would like peoples thoughts on this. Should I choose the name I like even though the etymology of the name is religious, or should I keep looking for a secular name I like the sound of?
Thank you
P.S sorry if this is in the wrong topic area.
yeah uh, it would help us make an informed suggestion if you told us the name you're considering. Cause quite frankly if it's Jesus ... I highly recommend a different name!