Changing my name....

LasciviousXXX · 07-27-2010, 08:34 AM

So I have been considering legally changing my name for the past 7-8 years. Its not that I hate my name, I just do not feel that it fits me. The reason that I have been pondering it for so many years, rather than getting my ass in gear and changing it, is that I've never found a name that I thought fits me. I've been looking for something relatively unique that fits my personality. I wasn't trying to go all Frank Zappa and name myself someting outrageous like "Dweezil" or "Moon-Unit", but something that isn't as common as my current name. Hell, I have a 2nd cousin named Zebulon so I was trying to steer clear of that far out in left field.

My name in and of itself isn't a bad name. It is just a very common name, albeit not as common as John or David. My mother named me after Dustin Hoffman. Ok, fine. A good actor who has done some amazing work in his career. I can dig that. However, she named me after him after seeing him in the movie "Tootsie". That's right, my mom named me after Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie. Wonderful! It couldn't be Kramer vs Kramer or The Graduate or hell, even Rain man (I realize this was filmed after I was born, but I'm making a point damnit!) At least she didn't name me after him in Midnight Cowboy.

So after many years of searching, I have stumbled upon a name which resonates with me. In more ways than one it fits my personality and my beliefs. So now all that is left is the almost insurmountable task of legally changing my name. An endless stream of phone calls, paperwork and dealings with government entities. Oh the joy and rapture of dealing with the DMV and Social Security Office. Be still my beating heart. If it weren't for the amount of time that I have been wanting to do this, the process of actually doing it would almost not be worth it.

So just wanted to let my CA family know that as of next week I will be changing my name to Týr. Feel free to still call me Dustin, I know a lot of people will, it won't bother me in the slightest. As I told my mother (who isn't too happy about it by the way) its more for me than anyone else anyway LOL. I'll answer to anything, except shorty... only Pnoon can call me that

Dustin (soon to be Týr)
XXX

massphatness · 07-27-2010, 08:38 AM

That's kinda' cool. I would not have the balls, so I applaud you following through with it: congrats!

And can you phonetically enlighten me, so when I finally have the opportunity to meet you, I know whether it's more like "tire" or "tear" or "terre" and not make an ass of myself?

LasciviousXXX · 07-27-2010, 08:40 AM

LOL, Vin you already have a cool name so no balls are needed HAHA!

Pronounced like /ˈtɪər/

timj219 · 07-27-2010, 08:40 AM

Right up to the end I thought you were changing your name to Lasciviousxxx

Don Fernando · 07-27-2010, 08:41 AM

Do you mind if I will keep calling you "hey boss, da plane"?

congrats on the name change

pnoon · 07-27-2010, 08:42 AM

Congrats, Shorty.

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Ashcan Bill · 07-27-2010, 08:44 AM

Congrats Bro. We only go around once (unless you're Shirley MacLaine) so we need to grab the brass ring whenever we can.

And since you're not using Dweezil, can I have it?

croatan · 07-27-2010, 08:44 AM

I know you've wanted this for a while, bro, glad to hear you're ready to do it. Of course, you know there's no way in hell I'm going to remember to call you anything other than Dustin

markem · 07-27-2010, 08:44 AM

You'll always be the "luscious" one to me, Tyr, lascivious one that you are.

LasciviousXXX · 07-27-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timj219

Right up to the end I thought you were changing your name to Lasciviousxxx

Now that would be fun to put on a job application

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Do you mind if I will keep calling you "hey boss, da plane"?

LOL, that's still one of my fave things from the Chat days

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Congrats, Shorty.

BigAsh · 07-27-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

LOL, Vin you already have a cool name so no balls are needed HAHA!

Pronounced like /ˈtɪər/

Thanks for clearing that up!!....Congrats

darkleeroy · 07-27-2010, 08:47 AM

Grats, Tyr as in the Norse God of War?

If I ever changed my name, it would definitely be Inigo.

LasciviousXXX · 07-27-2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

And since you're not using Dweezil, can I have it?

Frank Zappa's kid might be pissed but go for it!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by croatan

I know you've wanted this for a while, bro, glad to hear you're ready to do it. Of course, you know there's no way in hell I'm going to remember to call you anything other than Dustin

LOL, there was no doubt in my mind bro

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

You'll always be the "luscious" one to me, Tyr, lascivious one that you are.

I still like Luscious the best. Having grown men call me that though is sometimes unnerving HAHA!

Emjaysmash · 07-27-2010, 08:53 AM

Congrats!!

poker · 07-27-2010, 08:54 AM

I think you should change it to Tootsie

elderboy02 · 07-27-2010, 08:56 AM

So, it is pronounced like a car tire?

Eleven · 07-27-2010, 08:59 AM

Congrats on having the fortitude to think it over long and hard and get it done!

My aunt changed her name shortly after me and my cousin became adults. They of course all call her by her new name, but I never have. Just can't do it. 20+ years of calling your aunt "Sharon" and then knowing she is now an "Alexandra"? I also know she really didn't give it much thought, it was just a reaction to hating her father

I have been doing Genealogy work the last year, and found out my first ancestor to hit America 9 generations ago changed his last name right off the boat, that very day. From the day I learned that, I wondered what it would be like to change it back

MajorCaptSilly · 07-27-2010, 08:59 AM

A rose by any other name.....

MCS

elderboy02 · 07-27-2010, 09:00 AM

e-man67 told me that he is no longer going to be called Eric. He now wants to be called Erica.

MajorCaptSilly · 07-27-2010, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eleven

Congrats on having the fortitude to think it over long and hard and get it done!

My aunt changed her name shortly after me and my cousin became adults. They of course all call her by her new name, but I never have. Just can't do it. 20+ years of calling your aunt "Sharon" and then knowing she is now an "Alexandra"? I also know she really didn't give it much thought, it was just a reaction to hating her father

I have been doing Genealogy work the last year, and found out my first ancestor to hit America 9 generations ago changed his last name right off the boat, that very day. From the day I learned that, I wondered what it would be like to change it back

My dad has found that a few times in our family history as well. My maternal grandfather had a last name of Richard but if you go back a couple generations, the last name is Richards. Dad said it was a family feud.

MCS

07-27-2010, 08:34 AM	#1
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Changing my name.... So I have been considering legally changing my name for the past 7-8 years. Its not that I hate my name, I just do not feel that it fits me. The reason that I have been pondering it for so many years, rather than getting my ass in gear and changing it, is that I've never found a name that I thought fits me. I've been looking for something relatively unique that fits my personality. I wasn't trying to go all Frank Zappa and name myself someting outrageous like "Dweezil" or "Moon-Unit", but something that isn't as common as my current name. Hell, I have a 2nd cousin named Zebulon so I was trying to steer clear of that far out in left field. My name in and of itself isn't a bad name. It is just a very common name, albeit not as common as John or David. My mother named me after Dustin Hoffman. Ok, fine. A good actor who has done some amazing work in his career. I can dig that. However, she named me after him after seeing him in the movie "Tootsie". That's right, my mom named me after Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie. Wonderful! It couldn't be Kramer vs Kramer or The Graduate or hell, even Rain man (I realize this was filmed after I was born, but I'm making a point damnit!) At least she didn't name me after him in Midnight Cowboy. So after many years of searching, I have stumbled upon a name which resonates with me. In more ways than one it fits my personality and my beliefs. So now all that is left is the almost insurmountable task of legally changing my name. An endless stream of phone calls, paperwork and dealings with government entities. Oh the joy and rapture of dealing with the DMV and Social Security Office. Be still my beating heart. If it weren't for the amount of time that I have been wanting to do this, the process of actually doing it would almost not be worth it. So just wanted to let my CA family know that as of next week I will be changing my name to Týr. Feel free to still call me Dustin, I know a lot of people will, it won't bother me in the slightest. As I told my mother (who isn't too happy about it by the way) its more for me than anyone else anyway LOL. I'll answer to anything, except shorty... only Pnoon can call me that Dustin (soon to be Týr) XXX

07-27-2010, 08:38 AM	#2
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LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Changing my name.... LOL, Vin you already have a cool name so no balls are needed HAHA! Pronounced like /ˈtɪər/

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Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,904 Trading: (6)	Re: Changing my name.... Congrats Bro. We only go around once (unless you're Shirley MacLaine) so we need to grab the brass ring whenever we can. And since you're not using Dweezil, can I have it?

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croatan Missing Peter Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: James Location: la Vuelta Abajo Posts: 3,727 Trading: (6)	Re: Changing my name.... I know you've wanted this for a while, bro, glad to hear you're ready to do it. Of course, you know there's no way in hell I'm going to remember to call you anything other than Dustin __________________ Fumo ergo sum.

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Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Changing my name.... Congrats on having the fortitude to think it over long and hard and get it done! My aunt changed her name shortly after me and my cousin became adults. They of course all call her by her new name, but I never have. Just can't do it. 20+ years of calling your aunt "Sharon" and then knowing she is now an "Alexandra"? I also know she really didn't give it much thought, it was just a reaction to hating her father I have been doing Genealogy work the last year, and found out my first ancestor to hit America 9 generations ago changed his last name right off the boat, that very day. From the day I learned that, I wondered what it would be like to change it back __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,521 Trading: (133)	Re: Changing my name.... e-man67 told me that he is no longer going to be called Eric. He now wants to be called Erica.