Is it normal to be angry at my parents for naming me this.

If your name was what caused the bullying, then yeah, it's understandable why you'd feel that way. I think that Echo is sort of a cool name, though.:D

I like the name Echo, but if it bothers you I can understand wanting to change it. What about your middle name?

I hate my name. It's so common. Trade?

If they make fun jus look@ em like they stupid

That's a HOTT name!

You've every right to be angry, but I think your anger woul be better directed at the ignorant bullies. Congrats for changing schools, an using a less, say, unique name, which I think is cute, btw.

You most likely got bullied due to the name being different. I think the name Echo is a unique name, so it is it different in a good way. I think the name echo sounds amazing.

I think you'll like it eventually. School age kids are mean, but its a very unique and pretty name that lots of people would actually admire, especially once you're older. In the mean time, there's no problem with using Erin as a nickname.

My name is Teddi and 20 years ago when I was going through school it was very unusual to have an 'odd' name. I got bullied and called name. Back the. I longed to be called something different and even started to call myself Tammy. Now in older and unusual names are more accepted I love my name. I love having a different name to everyone else and it makes you special. Embrace being different :-)

Echo is a cool name and I like that name. It's not your parents fault that you've been bullied by kids at your school. Those kids are the problem here.

You have to be of legal age to change your name, and it's very expensive.

That's SUCH a cool name! I'm actually jealous lol..

If you don't like the name you can legally change it.

I like the name Echo. I'm curious, did they name you after the nymph, Echo, in greek mythology or did they just name you after the word? It's understandable that you hate it due to the way you've been unfairly treated over it. Some parents don't think of whether or not their child could be potentially bullied when picking their name. Most parents probably just see the beauty in it and nothing else.

I've been bullied for my name as well. I agree it sucks, but in a way it sort of helps you build thick skin. Personally though, I think you have a cool name.

Echo Athena... it sounds really pretty to me!!

Maybe the problem is your own insecurity and not your name? Try not giving a flying horse-shit about what a few jerk-offs say, hmmm? ^_~

It's expensive to change your name...$300 or something, roughly. My friend changed her name, and I remember her saying it was timely and expensive. But, it's certainly doable! And you have a valid reason for changing it (bullying). However, you do have to be of legal age, so until then you can always ask your teachers and others to call you something else less unusual.

The dirtiest trick ever played on me was played by my own mother because she named me! The name in question was popular when I was born and I was never bullied over it but I hated it because it wasn't exotic enough and I don't like the meaning. I changed it when I was 22 and have been using my 'new' name ever since.

Athena sounds so strong! I like it :)

Echo is an awesome name, and those kids are just jealous. don't let them get to you so much that you change something about yourself every time something like that happens. Kids are mean, plain and simple, just don't let it get to you, and if it does, don't show it. once you grow up, no one will say anything bad about your name, and if they do, well just laugh at them on the inside because they aren't going to get far in life.

I think it is normal not to like your name. Younger people that lack the brains to respect non-common names and only accept names such as Michael, Chris and Jennifer are simply missing out. I'll be honest though, Echo Athena is very attractive~ I wish I'd meet someone my age with a name like that, I do know someone whos first name is Athena though. I also find that quieter people end up having much better personalities compared to the more outspoken ones. However if you truly don't like it then wanting to go by something else is completely okay, I have a friend who did that simply because most can't pronounce his real name.

While creative names are unique and probably accepted better to older people, I do think that careful planning is required to make sure your situation doesn't happen though. I heard of a girl named something that sounded like "my ear" and you can imagine how that went.

Like the PHP command to output a string?
Echo 'Athena';
>Athena

There was a New Wave Rock band called "Echo and The Bunnymen" Check 'em out on You Tube

I think Echo is a nice name. It really stands out. But since that name has given you troubles in school, I can understand why you wouldn't like that name. I think I would be angry with my parents as well...I don't think you should change it though. That name is very unique. But if you decide to go ahead and change it then go ahead; it is your choice.

Oh and having Athena as your middle name is simply awesome.

Hey don't put the blame on your parents! Well, maybe I'm in the same boat as you unless I was never getting bullied at school because of my name (Evo) and yes i'm a girl. I think it sort of cool and not mainstream!

Both your first name and your middle name are bad ass and unique. Why would you want to change it to the bland, overused names so many people have today? Be proud of your awesome name, it makes you stand out in a good way, people just tease you because they're jealous.

I think it's a nice honest. Well there is no argument that it is different and individual. However I do understand that for shy people an unusual name can cause its problems and make you stand out when you may not want to.
Far from teasing or bullying people about their given names I am always curious as to how people are given their names or how their parents chose them.xx

Is this that girl Echo from that show Dollhouse? XD

I was almost given a very odd name and I'm glad I wasn't (it really was a horrible name). But yours isn't. I really like it. I know people are idiots who will bully for the smallest difference but I see your difference as a positive thing. You may even come to think it yourself too. Eventually, at least.

I think it's not that bad name but I'm not sure how to pronounce it.

I would like to call your name out in a big empty hall. Lol!!!

I can understand you, my name is pretty different too and thus, got me a lot of crap from the kids at school when I was there and it's normal to hold a bit of resentment towards your parents for it.
Though, I really think Echo is a pretty name.
I new this guy, and his full name was literally "Timothy Timmy Timmis" everytime i think of my name, I thank god my parents didn't hate me as much as that kids parents did.

I've been bullied for my name before (surname, not first name), but not as badly as you. I'm considering changing my name, but I'm still unsure. For one thing, what to change it to?

I think you have a good name, but I can see how it would attract bullying because kids tend to like to bully anything that's different, whether it be good or bad. If I ever have kids, I'm naming them something normal. And they can take the mother's surname, not mine.

I would sure as hell be angry. When you turn 18, I'd suggest changing your name to either "Edward" or "Emma." That way you have a normal name but it's close enough that it will be easy to get used to.