Pros & Cons of having an odd name




1)  An ice breaker –

Whats your name
Cassiopeia
(Confused face) Pardon? How do you spell it?
C-a-ss-i-o-p-e-i-a it’s Cassiopeia
Oh, interesting. May I ask what does it mean?
Cassiopeia is the name of a mythological mother who became a stellar constellation. Actually my parents wished for me when they saw a shooting star. And they liked the sound of Cassiopeia. So they named me Cassiopeia.
Oh wow. That’s nice. Very interesting. Nice name. I like it
*blushes* Thanks.
(Same story repeats whenever asked for your name)

2)  Congrats! You are unique!- Sometimes its good to be one of a kind. You are special. You are unique.

3)  Get away with situations- Common admit it! Your name is not easy to grasp. People may find it really hard to recollect your name if you meet them just once. Sometimes it’s easier to get away with a situation.


4)  Easier to get your desired username- Sometimes it gets irritating to find the username your looking out for. It’s all taken. With your one of a kind name, there is a great chance you can avoid funny/ complicated usernames.


5)  Your name is often misspelled or mispronounced- Yes, it does get on ones nerves when your name is not called out the way it is. Over the years you get used to it.


6)  Explaining your name again and again- One thing you cannot avoid that is having to explain the meaning of your name. Probably you can wear a board around your neck or carry a voice record explaining your name.


7)  Easily forgotten- Out of sight is out of mind. Having an odd name may not work in your favour every single time. The harsh truth: Yes, your name can be easily forgotten. But, yeah, incase you’re sad refer to point 3 again.


8)  Feel like a celebrity- You heard right! Top celebrities and several famous personalities have unique names. Don’t believe me? Google it!









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