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[–] Nuke_the_whales@lemmy.world 11 points 3 months ago (3 children)

I wouldn't say anyone would take it out on them. But I can imagine growing up and hating your own name. I sympathize because I hate my first and middle name equally.

[–] Matt@lemdro.id 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I can understand Nuke, but what do you have against The?

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 4 points 3 months ago

It’s got no Russian translation

[–] Persen@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Well, we found the Donald Hitler.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Why do you hate your first name?

[–] Nuke_the_whales@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

It's just an ugly name, too ethnic for my liking too. Nobody ever pronounces it properly, or I'm constantly correcting or spelling out my name. It's a pain in the ass. My middle name has the exact same issue.

I just wish I had a neutral and easy name if not a cool one. I made it a point to give my kid a good name because of it. I was named after parent's relatives who I never knew. I just hate my name.