Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Name Calling

I just can't refrain myself from blogging this time. Minutes ago, I found out someone in my class named himself with a rather uncommon English name (can someone enlighten me on the meaning behind the name 'Esmond'?)...and it kept me thinking, why would someone name oneself so....well, extraordinarily?!!

Remember the times when we were in primary school and we were teased and being called names? Then, we would blame our parents for giving us such peculiar names. The truth is our names are specially chosen for us and they are perfectly fine, pretty names. Kids are just creative creatures. They can make your name rhyme with almost everything in the world!!

I once named myself over some pop idol...and I find myself really, really stupid for doing that. I now realised that my birth name is the second best thing that my parents had ever given me (the first would be my birth, of coz), and I'm just so proud of it.

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So, to those out there who were or still are constant victims of name callings, try to appreciate your name given at birth...it is a luxury that some could not have. And to those who are adopting an English name, please choose a proper one so you will be my target for name calling.

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6 comments:

  1. Meanie...September 16, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    U r just mean...but i do look down on those ppl who gave themselves an english name...meaning those name wasnt in thier IC

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  2. Mr. CSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    ESMOND
    Gender: Masculine
    Usage: English (Rare)
    Pronounced: EZ-mənd [key]
    Derived from the Old English elements east "grace" and mund "protection". This Old English name was rarely used after the Norman conquest. It was occasionally revived in the 19th century

    That was from Google. But seriously, you are really mean la... =P He seriously won't check out your blog meh?

    From his point of view, he's just trying to get a very rare name, unlike names like Raymond, or etc. XD

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  3. Huan ChooSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    In fact, 'Ray Mun' is a very special name indeed. Rarely are there parents who will name their children with English-sounding Chinese names (sorry if I'm wrong)...

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  4. raymun cSeptember 16, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    @meanie: i think the reason they give themselves an english name is because it's easier to be pronounced by other ppl...chinese names are difficult to be remembered by non-chinese...and, it does sound more professional to introduce yourself as "Alex" than "Tan Ah Beng" =P

    @mr c: wonder if he has done the same research as yours...grace protection is meaningful indeed ;)

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  5. Li AnnSeptember 20, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Nicholas *cough*Tse*cough* Chan :P

    Never heard of Esmond before. Does it come from Desmond minus the D?

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  6. JusTinLowSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    sounds like almond..haha..but nice also ma..not much people with this name..and easy to call..

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