what's in a name

[threebetrayals]

Sender: Anonymous
To: Everyone
Subject: Names

[Sorry, he's not going to put his "name" to something like this. It's awkward, and given that his "name" right now is just "Nameless Wanderer", he's pretty sure attaching it to this post would get people asking questions that aren't any of their business.]

Do you like your name? What does it mean? Who gave it to you? Would you change it if you could, and if you would what would it be?

I'm doing some research on names and why humans get so attached to them or don't.

Comments

[threebetrayals]

And yet people do all the time.

[multidisciplinary]

[ He's got her there. ]

That is the unfortunate truth, I cannot deny it.

[ A brief pause as she considers. ]

From one scholar to another, might I propose that you expand your research into more of a field study? Collecting data in person rather than remotely is a more effective way to observe the objects of one's study.

[threebetrayals]

I'm not certain I could ask people about their names face-to-face. People get testy, in person.

I suppose I could ask people I already know, however.

[multidisciplinary]

You could start with people you know, certainly. But I would still encourage you to reach out to strangers to widen your data pool.

[ And also because maybe Anon will get to meet some nice new people and be less lonely. ]

In fact, negative reactions are informative in themselves. Someone who is indifferent to their name likely will not react strongly; therefore, someone who becomes upset by your inquiry may have strong feelings about their name. Such individuals might be the most helpful subjects for your research.

[threebetrayals]

[What is it with people trying to encourage him to make friends!! Okay yes, he needs to, but still!!]

I see your point. I'll consider it [Maybe. He still probably won't do it without prompting, because he is antisocial.]