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dixiegrrrrl

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5. I told both my sons that they could change their first names

Reply to SummerSnow (Original post)

Tue Jul 22, 2014, 11:41 PM

Jul 2014

when they reached 21, if they so desired.
I was given a first name that I dislike and came to detest, but had no option to change early in life.
I always felt my kids should have that option.

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Wow oh wow, I was shocked but not shocked. [View all] SummerSnow Jul 2014 OP

You did the right thing. edgineered Jul 2014 #1

Good for her! Delmette Jul 2014 #2

I say good for her. I Legally changed my last name at 23 years-old. Laffy Kat Jul 2014 #3

I don't blame her for wanting to change her name. Terra Alta Jul 2014 #4

I told both my sons that they could change their first names dixiegrrrrl Jul 2014 #5

We only gave our children one first name each. And then we told them that if they want to add JDPriestly Jul 2014 #6

I love my own name because it's the same as an early feminist & the feminine version of Dad's name; IrishAyes Jul 2014 #7

Did you like your daughter's choice of new name? Moonwalk Jul 2014 #8

I love the name she chose. She renamed herself after my great grandmother.She was a good woman. SummerSnow Jul 2014 #11

It Can Be Done Easily For Marriage ProgressiveJarhead Jul 2014 #9

Sounds like your daughter defacto7 Jul 2014 #10