Changing my name (Yes I'm serious)

[thiosk]

Porny McSchnitzelburger

Its got everything you need in a name.
And everything you could ever want.

(this. is. a. bad. idea. don't. do. it.)

 

[Galletea]

This all seems like a silly idea to me. It might seem like you've been thinking about it for a long time, but it doesn't look much like you've considered the implications of changing the name you were given, to something nerdy. At least pick a name that is actually a name, of a person, and not a title or a tree. Don't call yourself Darth, it's like telling prospective employers to instantly dismiss you, if you have to, be obscure, but likely.

 

[CriticalMiss]

This has bad idea written all over it. I will suggest some equally silly sounding names as the five in the original post are pretty...well dumb.

Lobsang Dibbler
Chesty McPleaser
Ronald O'Donald
Kim Jong Un
The Artist Currently Known As Prince
Zeus: Slayer of Titans
Organic
The Elder Scrolls Online (maybe they'll give you a free copy)

 

[someonehairy-ish]

This is a fun idea. Err.

Legato is a musical term and it has a nice ring to it, so I'd go with Legato Kaiba. And you could make Vegeta your middle name. Do eet.

But yeah, otherwise I'd just change my surname if I were you. Cruxis would make a good one.

 

[tautologico]

You should go with Prince Vegeta, then in a few years time if you get fed up with it being named after a cartoon character, you can change your name to a random symbol and be known as The Regional Manager Formerly Known As Prince Vegeta.

This is amazing, you should totally do that.

EDIT: one more reason in favor of Prince Vegeta.

 

[Zen Bard]

Related question, how do you pronounce Yggdrasil? I'd say go with number 5, unless you can't pronounce it.

I'll let our Nordic Brethren and Sistren keep me honest, but I believe it's pronounced "YIG-drah-zil"

 

[ninjaRiv]

I can't give you any opinion on the actual names. I guess Vegetta is pretty cool, but none of them sound awesome to me. That's assuming you're not joking, of course. But hey, if you are serious then cool.

But people here seem to forget you can just change it back if you regret it. I honestly don't know why they give a fuck. I mean, they're right when they say employment and love life will be horrible for ya, but still.

I think I understand it. After reading into it, it seems likely that he just wants to enjoy filling out forms with his new name, but at first glance, it looked like he wass planning a desperate grab for attention that says, "Look at me! Check out my nerd cred!" On the internet, trying too hard to stand out (emphasis on "trying") does not sit well with most people.

Unfortunately, you're probably right... If that's the case, I still think people should not give a fuck and just carry on. if the guy is just trying for attention, he's getting it.

 

[Goofguy]

If you don't like your name that's fine, just don't let the internet choose your new one for you. Do you need strangers' validation? Pick something you like that has meaning for you and go with that.

 

[FallenMessiah88]

1st choice: Seifer Almasy
2nd choice: Legato Kaiba

 

[Spider RedNight]

Sure, those names are great. I'm big on the nerdiness too so I'll just pick a pretentious name like Orihime Chobits; I don't care what people say about me, I already have "Grey Warden" tattooed on my arm and a Doc Holliday quote on my back. I mean, how bad could it be? Would I rather accept my inability to find a lifelong partner first or the fact that I already have a job with equally nerdy friends so they can't judge me for my individuality, man?

Even big nerds aren't gonna pay attention to you because of those names. xD I mean, no matter why you're doing it, you're raking in all the attention you want by even suggesting you'll change your name to Prince Vegeta. I'm more fond of the name Yuri Lowell myself - At least there's already a Yuri LOWENTHAL. xD


Then again, Orihime Chobits is too mainstream. I'll go with something like Beavis Butthead. Or maybe even Chell Baggins. CROSSOVER PAIRING NAMES, HO~ -marches on-

 

[JasonKaotic]

Seifer Almasy.
If your name becomes Seifer Almasy you will become my favourite person ever.

I don't think I need to say why.

 

[Tomas Ferrara]

I'd go with Seifer Almasy as that's the one that seems the least likely to stop you from getting a job ever.

Why would his name prevent him from getting a job? That's what the tattoos are for .

OT: mithos yggsadril . That's an awsome name . Hell if homer simpson can change his name to max power ...

Now THAT'S what he should change his name to. MAX POWER!

 

[Lionsfan]

Change it to Trash Boat, then you'll get into a fight with a time traveling rock and roll has been named The Urge, who's upset that your name has taken all of his fame.

I'm a little upset that it took 6 pages for someone to bring this up.

Also, I can't help but think that the first part of that episode is exactly how things are gonna play out for the OP. Although I suppose the second part could happen too

 

[Madgamer13]

1. As far as jobs go, I am already Regional telecommunications manager, I love my job and JB HiFi (my employer) aren't ones to discriminate.

I vote Prince Vegeta, for one very important reason. I want to see JB HiFi's Regional telecommunications manager for your particular region to be a Dragonball Z reference.

Go for it! It's not like your real name matters anyway. :3

 

[Celtois]

Would you be opposed to something like: Vegeta Saiyan, it sounds a lot better than Prince Vegeta.

 

[Chicago Ted]

1) Darth Cruxis

2) Prince Vegeta

3) Seifer Almasy

4) Legato Kaiba

5) Mithos Yggdrasill

I'm just going to cut the crap and say this. If you introduced yourself to me with any of those names, I would respect you less as a person, and get a horrible first impression from you. Picking your name from a bunch of references to different animes or bits of pop culture is just ridiculous, and would give the impression to me that you have not matured as a person past 16. On top of that, if you ever have kids, think about what their life would be like for them growing up with the last name Vegeta or something absurd like that. Also, it's a damn hard slap in your face to your family to abandon your name like that. Changing a first or middle name I wouldn't have an issue with as a parent, but changing your family name to something different would make me think that you are no longer part of it. Not to mention giving a point system for people to vote on to change your name is another bad idea. This is your identity, one of the most core parts of who you are, you shouldn't be treating something like this so lightly. I mean for gods' sake, Vegeta was a pun on the word Vegetable.

In short, each of these I see as horrible ideas, and my advice to you is to really sit down and think this over. Don't make it a pop culture reference that no one will remember in a decade. Seriously consider the name, say it to yourself a thousand times, have someone else say it to you a thousand times, research the meaning, and see how it fits you as a person, instead of using it to prove how much of a "super nerdy" person you are.

 

[Evil Smurf]

look man, don't do this. You will be picked on and laughed at, you'll never have sex and people will think you are crazy.
If you are going to fuck up your life, go for option 5, Mithos Yggdrasill. Although people will ask "how the fuck do you spell your name?"
http://www.unbrokensky.sweet-redemption.net/gifs/bbt-shld-thumbsdown.gif

 

[Lucem712]

Gods, the hate in this thread is sickening me... I mean, if it was a teenager I could understand, warn them and make sure they know the risks, and even though most of the posters tones would be out of line. But this guy is old enough to have tattoos and a well paying job, don't fucking talk down on him like he was a child. He has clearly thought about all this, and he wants to change his name.

Good on him I say!! Good on him!!

I agree, adults never make mistakes!

OT: Why not just use Vegeta or whatever as a middle name? You could still go as that privately but have a more socially acceptable name for your records and such. Regardless, good luck and all that jazz if that's what you really want.

 

[Imperioratorex Caprae]

I can't express how much of a stupid idea this is. Its one thing to be a fan of things, its another to change your name and become the ultimate fanboy, a title no one in their right mind would ever want. I would like to be nice about this but in the history of bad ideas, this is one of the worst. Its an insult to your family (which if you don't like them, fine but still), its also showing how immature you really are.
Even if you have a great job secured, I doubt you're going to pull this off without getting ridiculed so heavily you may not want to return to work at all. Friends may lose respect for you, I don't care how nerdy they are this is beyond Comic-Book Guy nerdy. Worst idea ever. Don't go through with it because you'll spend a lot of money on something you may want to retcon later and find out even if you do people will still ridicule you mercilessly for it.
Don't, just don't.