My son changed his name?

My son recently told me that he had changed his name, both his first and last name. When I asked him why he did that, he told me that his old name was stupid, and I need to deal with it. That really hurt my feelings, because I was the one who named him in the first place. Is it normal for him to do that?

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Comments ( 26 )
  • PurpleHoneycomb

    Some people just don't like their name. It's why you're legally allowed to change it in the first place.

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    • Cuntsiclestick

      Pretty much. Once they're adults parents have no control over this type of thing and need to let it go. XD

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  • bigbudchonger

    I always thought it would be a massive insult to my parents if I changed my name.

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    • 1WeirdGuy

      Especially with your dad if u changed the last name

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    • Somenormie

      same here bigbudchonger.

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  • Clunk42

    Your son sounds like a petty jerk.

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  • ZREBELX

    I changed my entire name, fuck my family. Hopefully he isn't now claiming to be you daughter though. Haha.

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  • jodi1955

    if he is an adult it is his legal right to do so. be glad he is being open and honest with you,

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  • It is normal but I can understand your feelings.

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  • olderdude-xx

    It's his right, and it may well be for the best.

    I suggest that you encourage him to use his new name to build a new and better future...

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  • GuvnorsOtherWoman

    I renamed myself after someone in the public eye I admire.

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  • BleedingPain

    People go through an identity crisis all the time. From your vague description, it sounds like teenage angst and you should follow up with why he chose the new name and what he didnt like bout the old one.

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  • Lusty-Argonian

    So me and my family are about as white as it gets. So what does my brother do? Names his child something you would see on a Latina or something. That kid is going to bullied mercilessly over her name. My parents gave me a fuckwad name as well. I changed it as well

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    • SkullsNRoses

      What did it used to be, if you don’t mind me asking?

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      • Lusty-Argonian

        Svea
        The rest of the name gets worse but for obvy reasons I won't share that

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        • SkullsNRoses

          I actually quite like that, but each to their own. I suppose going through life with an unusual name would get tiring sometimes.

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          • Lusty-Argonian

            Yea but we are northerners names here are like Steve, Bill. Etc. Basic common names. Idk it's a cute name sure but I think it's putting a target on her back during school

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  • hauntedbysandwiches

    It's weird because you get used to it. I'd feel like a liar if I changed my name because it's who I am

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  • GuvnorsOtherWoman

    The dirtiest trick ever played on me was played by my own mother because she named me. Hated it so I changed it.

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  • RoseIsabella

    What was your son's old name, and what his new name now.

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    • Harris -> Jake

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      • Voray

        Harris is more of a last name than a first one, so I can see why.

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        • But that doesn't automatically make it bad

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      • SkullsNRoses

        What’s his new last name?

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      • RoseIsabella

        If it were me I would have changed my name to Angus.

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  • 1WeirdGuy

    Id be pissed because my son is named after me

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