Changing my first and last name. Your opinion and advise.

[LeoYourKingParticipant 225]

My name is a uncommon Hispanic name and hard to pronounce that is why I want to change it form a Hispanic name to an Americanized name. ‘yep I am willing to go that far.’ In the next days I will be applying for USA citizenship and I will have the opportunity to finally change my name. I want to heard your opinion about this, pros and cons. I do not know any one personally, who has changed his first and last names completely and any advice will be good.

[Anonymous 24]

I would keep my name under the circumstances you are describing. It is not an issue. I have however contemplated changing my name because I would just rather have a different name… From what I have heard it is not all that hard to change your name in the U.S. anyhow… Though I have not looked into it.

[Anonymous 1]

well unless you are i don’t know, Idelfonso, rigoberto, or even a prehispanic name (?), (I had a friend called Itzcoatl, we always called him coa, even in spanish was weird) if it’s not too much trouble to do it, then yeah why not?? but just my opinion..

[HitmanParticipant]

Ah..thousands of immigrants came through Ellis Island and had their names butchered. .what’s the difference in the long run. .you do what you like! I would do it if I had the chance.

[hmskl’dParticipant 6406]

I would tend to keep the names just the way they are. My two nephews both have Hispanic first and last names that were totally new and unknown to me until recent years. Imho, if a name is somewhat uncommon, I think it makes it distinctive .. and that also makes it very neat to have.

[Warrior-MonkParticipant 21]

I’m also going to change my name, when I’ll move to America from Russia and apply for citizenship. Not only because my current name is hard to pronounce for English-speaking people, I also want to manifestate that I became a completely different person. And by the way, it’s so boring to live you whole life with the same name, I believe… In ancient history, people changed their names quite often, in order for the names to reflect their individuality. That was the right thing to do.

Non Progredi Est Regredi - Not to Advance Forward means to Fall Back

[Anonymous 1]

by the way where are you from if I may ask?? i think i’m the only latin american guy in here with 5 or 6 more guys whom I don’t know yet.

[RusskyParticipant 13503]

Go with “Chad” or “Kyle” – two names that will surely make her panties wet

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[RusskyParticipant 13503]

Warrior-Monk wrote:

I’m also going to change my name, when I’ll move to America from Russia and apply for citizenship. Not only because my current name is hard to pronounce for English-speaking people, I also want to manifestate that I became a completely different person. And by the way, it’s so boring to live you whole life with the same name, I believe… In ancient history, people changed their names quite often, in order for the names to reflect their individuality. That was the right thing to do.

How are you going to apply for citizenship? for a man it’s almost impossible
Stay where you are, there is nothing to see here.

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[Warrior-MonkParticipant 21]

Russky wrote:

How are you going to apply for citizenship? for a man it’s almost impossible
Stay where you are, there is nothing to see here.

Are you also Russian? For how long do you live in America?
You know, I have certain plans, and some business can be accomplished in the USA only. The branch of science I study and am fond of – in Russia it just doesn’t exist. There is a couple of ways to apply for citizenship suitable for me, I know the process.

Non Progredi Est Regredi - Not to Advance Forward means to Fall Back

[RusskyParticipant 13503]

Warrior-Monk wrote:

Russky wrote:

How are you going to apply for citizenship? for a man it’s almost impossible
Stay where you are, there is nothing to see here.

Are you also Russian? For how long do you live in America?
You know, I have certain plans, and some business can be accomplished in the USA only. The branch of science I study and am fond of – in Russia it just doesn’t exist. There is a couple of ways to apply for citizenship suitable for me, I know the process.

I’ve been here since 2000. Scientists are a dying breed here. And all the imaginable business has been established for centuries here – it’s hard to find a niche. I have friends who grew up here, but now moved back to Russia, so think twice and prepare yourself to be disappointed
P.S. you can direct message me if you want (not sure if you can or not)

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[Faust For ScienceParticipant 22521]

LeoYourKing wrote:

My name is a uncommon Hispanic name and hard to pronounce that is why I want to change it form a Hispanic name to an Americanized name. ‘yep I am willing to go that far.’ In the next days I will be applying for USA citizenship and I will have the opportunity to finally change my name. I want to heard your opinion about this, pros and cons. I do not know any one personally, who has changed his first and last names completely and any advice will be good.

To prevent problems. Given your legal name is deeply tied into your citizenship papers. I suggest instead of changing legal your name. Just pick out and go by a nickname. That tends to work fine in most situations.

[Warrior-MonkParticipant 21]

Of course, for now I have plenty of time to make the choice. People who moved there seem to have different impressions of America, some say it’s hard to adapt, others are really fond of the country. I think it’s worth trying, at least nothing prevents me from returning back home if I want.
Also, you long-time emigrants often tend to overestimate the benefits of living in Russia. Back in the year 2000 it was still hope for a better future, and now our country is desparate, to say the least. But about that I guess we could argue for hours, which is pointless. Thank you, if I’ll have some more questions I’ll ask you directly.

Non Progredi Est Regredi - Not to Advance Forward means to Fall Back

[RusskyParticipant 13503]

But I would keep my last name if I was you, it is your link to your family, your father and ancestors, your heritage, Change your first name to something easy to remember, write and spell but keep your family name, because like I said it is your link to who you are, and it will name make a difference everybody in America have a funny last name.

I agree with importance of the last name. Unless you came from a very dysfunctional abusive family you want nothing to do with.

BTW – It always makes me cringe when women shy away from using their last name on FB and instead repeat their first name twice or do something similar. I sense right away she’s a piece of s~~~ who’s ashamed of her husband/ex or her blood relatives. Or the last name sounds goofy, but she wants to portray herself as somebody else.
Therefore, I don’t think this is the greatest idea, but don’t listen to me and go your own way

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[uchibenkeiParticipant 7965]

Here is a list of good names.

Brock Landers
Hugh G Rection
Ben Dover
Phil McCracken
Mike Hawk

I bathe in the tears of single moms.

[AscendedParticipant 698]

Do it like you did when registering here.
Leo?
Go for it.

Pick your (nick)name 😉 It’s all yours.

"We are free to follow our own path. There are those who will take that freedom from us, and too many of you gladly give it. But it is our ability to choose – whatever you think is true – that makes us human. There is no book or teacher to give you the answers, to show you the path. Choose your own way! Do not follow me, or anyone else."

[StargazerParticipant 12505]

I have legally changed both my first and last names. It was easy. I happened to be moving to a new town at the time so when I arrived, I simply told everyone I met my new name.

The only time I ever have to show my ID is to security personnel and they don’t give a s~~~ what my name is.

I operated under this new name for about six months before starting the process of changing it officially. I filed a document with the clerk of the court in my home county, paid the fee for same, filed a notice in the local registry newspaper for three weeks, appeared in court, got my name change approved and there you go.

I received notarized copies of the change and sent them to my credit card companies and anyone else who had an official interest in my name change, then. Brought a copy with me to the DMV to get an updated drivers license.

To date, I have never had an issue with the name change and the only people who know about it have been totally supportive of it.

Don’t, stop! Be Lee, Ving! Hold on to that fee, Ling!

[RoyDalParticipant]

Kings of England for first name, or else something that connotes success, like Victor.

I had a friend who made us call him “Duke.” He never told us what his real name was, except that it was too embarrassing to mention.

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[LeoYourKingParticipant 225]

Thank you for all the positive support. After reading all your comments I took a decision. I want my new name to represent my new life in this country and all my successes. Thank you again to all of you. !!!MGTOW Brotherhood!!!

[RusskyParticipant 13503]

Just get a massive tattoo to represent your new life in this country, but keep your heritage and your name

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