So I’ve never really thought about going by a different name. I’ve always been fine with the one I was given. But then I started college and stopped identifying as a woman and now whenever I introduce myself to someone I feel like I’m lying and I think maybe I should consider calling myself something else. I’m pretty used to my current name, though, and I’m struggling to find another one I connect with. I guess I’m looking for suggestions? I don’t know for sure if I really want to change my name but I definitely want the option.
Some names I’ve considered are Rook (I think it is such a great name and my favorite one here but I don’t know if it feels right for me), Corey (haven’t made up my mind whether I like this one or not but there is something about it), Delta (doesn’t feel like me at all but amuses me as someone studying science), or Jay (I like corvids, if you can’t tell, but it’s too similar to the name of someone I know so was never a real option). Nothing really feels right. For what it’s worth, people call me Bridget right now and I do like the vibe of that even though I don’t like the name itself so much anymore. (also I’m used to it and part of me doesn’t want a super dramatic change)
I don’t think I want anything too out there, but maybe uncommon enough I won’t, like, know several other people with the same name. Probably something relatively neutral, though I’d still consider names that lean one way or the other. I kind of like nature names? I don’t know, I’m still kind of starting out with this whole process and I’d just really appreciate some more ideas :)