For today's A to Z Challenge post, let's talk about names.
First names. My parents named me Jennifer (a popular name in the early 1970's) and I'm lucky that I like my name. It's easy to spell and provides instant familiarity with all the Jennifers I meet. Jen is an easy nickname (I'm not a Jenny though!) There are some downsides to the popularity of my name--another student in my small college class had my exact same name and constantly got all my emails. Same thing with the large medical system where I work.
How do you like your first name? Why did your parents choose it?
Middle Names. My middle name is Elaine, and this name is fine with me too because it reminds me of the wonderful character from Seinfeld. (I hope I dance better than her!)
Do you have a middle name(s)? How do you like it?
Last Names/Changing Your Name. Psst! "Lane" isn't my surname. One cool thing about being an author is choosing a pseudonym I liked for my last name. (It would be strange to have the name Jennifer Elaine Lane ha ha).
I've never married but if I had, I'm not sure I would've taken my husband's name. I've worked hard to develop a solid professional reputation and my dad had three daughters, so I think I would've kept our family name. And what if I married Mr. Snugglywump?
Have you ever thought about changing your name?
I'm headed to the Romantic Times Convention tomorrow in Chicago, yay! I hope I can keep up with the challenge while I'm gone. Thanks for dropping by.
First names. My parents named me Jennifer (a popular name in the early 1970's) and I'm lucky that I like my name. It's easy to spell and provides instant familiarity with all the Jennifers I meet. Jen is an easy nickname (I'm not a Jenny though!) There are some downsides to the popularity of my name--another student in my small college class had my exact same name and constantly got all my emails. Same thing with the large medical system where I work.
How do you like your first name? Why did your parents choose it?
Middle Names. My middle name is Elaine, and this name is fine with me too because it reminds me of the wonderful character from Seinfeld. (I hope I dance better than her!)
Do you have a middle name(s)? How do you like it?
Last Names/Changing Your Name. Psst! "Lane" isn't my surname. One cool thing about being an author is choosing a pseudonym I liked for my last name. (It would be strange to have the name Jennifer Elaine Lane ha ha).
I've never married but if I had, I'm not sure I would've taken my husband's name. I've worked hard to develop a solid professional reputation and my dad had three daughters, so I think I would've kept our family name. And what if I married Mr. Snugglywump?
Have you ever thought about changing your name?
I'm headed to the Romantic Times Convention tomorrow in Chicago, yay! I hope I can keep up with the challenge while I'm gone. Thanks for dropping by.
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Kyra Lennon is not my real name, unfortunately! I don't mind my real name, but for writing, I wanted to have something more memorable and fun!
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Thanks!
And J is for JACK too!
Now on to names - you know how much I love the nickname Jen (not Jenny!) ;)
My original middle name was Lynn, which I didn't particularly like & it had no meaning, so when I got married I changed my middle name to my maiden name. The new last name worked out well, since that's what my pen name is derived from.
Have safe travels, Elaine Lane!
Michelle is good and makes a great middle initial.
Gardner is my married name.
It's not just the name that makes one memorable.
HMG
But even more ironic is that my disabled daughter is, like you, Jennifer! But in fifth grade she decided she was Jen. And she hates Jenny, I mean HATES it. Steam comes out of her ears if someone calls her this! But she has no middle name. I like the name Elaine. Yes, ha ha to Jennifer Elaine Lane! I would never go to something like that for a child!
I'm here from the A to Z Challenge, but I think I've been here before. I recognize the "red" you! Hope you enjoy the Romantic Times Convention. The way my month is going, I would never have been able to do the challenge if I hadn't drafted every post last month!!
Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs
Hi Alyce rhymes with peace. I bet your married name is catchy.
Roland, WOW you have an entire story behind your name! Sounds like you were born to be a writer.
Annalisa, I haven't seen your name before that I recall. I like it a lot! Psychologists are all into privacy, so I definitely wanted a pen name.
Nicki, I know many people with the middle name Lynn. Glad you got one with more meaning for you! And I'd love to bring a copy of Streamline to dinner. Can't wait to meet ya!
Holy guacamole Ann, that's a lot of names. You chose a good way to shorten it. What's better than best? There are nights I wished I would've written advance posts but I haven't missed one yet *crosses fingers*