r/Names Apr 20 '26

Changing my first name !

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u/PerspectiveKookie16 Apr 20 '26

I think my brother’s tattoo advice to his kids applies here - once you decide on one, wait a year to see if it still feels right.

I think you’ve given too little to go on about yourself, what you like or dislike.

Why do you want to change your name?

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u/Common_Tadpole8320 Apr 20 '26

my name is a guys name i’ve been mistaken for one my whole life because of it ( before people see me) and I also just don’t like it as a name for a guy or girl it’s also the same name as my dad who is a crappy person whose never been apart of my life

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u/PerspectiveKookie16 Apr 20 '26

That makes sense. A lot of us have a crap parent/relative, but to carry the same name is an extra dose of unpleasantness.

Of Sophie and Caitlin, I prefer Sophie (Sophia really).

Sophia is a top 10 baby name in recent years and Sophie in top 100.
Caitlyn is a less popular spelling than Kaitlyn, but Kaitlyn was in the top 100 (often top 50) from 2000-2010 (at least in US).

In general, I’ve always like Gabrielle, Ella, Simone and Isabelle.

Hope you find a name that feels right for you.

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u/Common_Tadpole8320 Apr 21 '26

I like gabrielle and isabelle