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Names and why we choose them?

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Big Shaz

Big Shaz Report 1 May 2006 21:39

My name is Sharon and I have some really Wee Auntie's. I have been taller or as tall as them all since I was 10yrs old and one of them labelled me Big Shaz and it stuck so I am Big Shaz everywhere... email address, usernames on other sites etc. x

Len of the Chilterns

Len of the Chilterns Report 1 May 2006 21:35

I was baptised Leonard although I am not generally known by that name as family and friends always use my middle name. At one time I also included my surname but was traced through 'People Finder' and received a call from a twisted individual (who soon wished he had not bothered) after which I dropped the surname in favour of where I live. Len

Unknown

Unknown Report 1 May 2006 21:32

Cos I used to be a Line dancer and I am born, bred and living in Derbyshire. Did change my name on Friday when I renewed, to Derbyshire Daffodil, but got loads of pm's telling me that they knew who I was and preferred Dancer .... so even though I don't dance at present, thats who I will stay as until Xmas ... ( Cutie Kissy Toes ) Can't stand the name Elaine either ! another reason ! Elaine ;-)

Many N's

Many N's Report 1 May 2006 21:31

Many n's is a nickname my friends hubby gave me as he said I had too many in my name - Dianna Tree is another nickname given by a friend who says I'm always wearing green and brown - this was before I met hubby whose name's Tregenza. So the nicknames stuck now x Changed from real name as there are lots of Dianas, Dianne's and Deannas here so trying to keep from confuddling peeps x

Bec

Bec Report 1 May 2006 21:28

Mine changes depending on my mood but always includes 'Bec' which is my nickname :0) xx

Borobabs

Borobabs Report 1 May 2006 21:25

Mine is Babs my name and Boro because as most know I live in Middlesbrough and support our brilliant team;;;

Saints Alive

Saints Alive Report 1 May 2006 19:32

Cos I support the mighty Saints (Southampton) and I'm glad to be alive :-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))0

Unknown

Unknown Report 1 May 2006 19:30

rosie coz its my name and posie coz it rhymes plus posie was better than dosie or nosy lol :-)

Lilly the flower

Lilly the flower Report 1 May 2006 19:27

Lilly was my mum's name, and is also my granddaughters name...the flower came from the fact my grandmother loved flowers so much, she name all four daughters after flowers, sweet ah! lol......Lilly

ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 1 May 2006 19:24

I came on with the name Daisy Maisie (from two mad aunts of mine) but as there was already a (lovely!) Daisy, I changed it to Buttercup. Well it made sense at the time! lol BC

Mauatthecoast

Mauatthecoast Report 1 May 2006 19:19

Because I live near the sea,first name that came to mind. Mau X

KEITH H

KEITH H Report 1 May 2006 19:17

not chelsea again they must have won something

☼♥Missy

☼♥Missy Report 1 May 2006 19:13

Because my initials are L F and I live in Durham - errm - bit boring but that's it! Lorrainex

PinkDiana

PinkDiana Report 1 May 2006 19:12

Pink cos it was a nickname given by a late divine GR member and loving Chelsea cos this weekend we took the premiership title!! xx

Denise

Denise Report 1 May 2006 19:11

Hmm your right Christine, think i`ll stick with what I got.

Raven

Raven Report 1 May 2006 19:07

Denise, You have what ever you like. It is your name. Anne

Denise

Denise Report 1 May 2006 19:05

What about Dirty Dancer

Denise

Denise Report 1 May 2006 19:01

Cause I couldnt think of anything that went with Denise except, dead, dumb,dreary,drunk and dozy.

Guinevere

Guinevere Report 1 May 2006 19:00

Mine's a nickname from school - derived from my real name - Gwynneth

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 1 May 2006 18:58

Had lots of trouble sussing out how to change my name on here,but,after lots of tries I finally 'got the hang of It'. So thats me- Shirley I,ve getting the hang of it!!