<p>So I have a weird ass indian name, should I change to an American one for college? Would it help socially? I'm just tired of people messing it up or having trouble understanding what I'm saying when I tell them my name. I just think it would make things much easier.
This wouldn't be that uncommon or weird, right?
Also, any name suggestions?! (I'm a guy, and I preferably would like a name that starts with "S" as mine does)</p>
<p>Are you legally changing your name or is this more of a nickname?</p>
<p>Sami.</p>
<p>It’s catchy.</p>
<p>@NightShift, definitely nickname.</p>
<p>Not Sami. It’s girly…lol :)</p>
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<p>It’s a man’s name. It’s Arabic in origin.</p>
<p>I too have a weird Indian name, and I don’t see what’s wrong with it. If it’s TOTALLY unique, hell, I’d think it gives you a bit of a boost at admission (wow, this Sekhdurbad kid’s got 2100 SATs! Oh and some Tom has a 2400…).</p>
<p>My name’s uniqueness has earned me EXTREME popularity with students and teachers. I once ran for class office and nearly won because everyone in the school just love chanting my name and putting my campaign posters on the backs of their shirts or on their books (I only lost cause my opponent was REALLY hot.). </p>
<p>So keep it bhaiyya, it’s what I say.</p>
<p>But if the OP is concerned of how it will sound in America…it’s on the girly side.</p>
<p>You should try to base it somewhat off your given name if you can. Popular American names: Sam, Sean/Shawn, Seth, Scott, Shane, Stan, Steven/Stephen, Steve</p>
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<p>Popular in 1988.</p>
<p>Seabiscuit.</p>
<p>It’s not unheard of, but I’ve mostly seen Chinese students do it. All the Korean, Japanese and Indian students I’ve met didn’t adopt an American name, but most Chinese students I met did. Huh. Go figure.</p>
<p>I don’t know if you’re even from India or Indian, but no, changing your name to an American one isn’t that weird. I doubt it would really help socially though, since your name isn’t going to change your personality or anything. Personally, I wouldn’t do it, but if it’s really a problem, go for it.</p>
<p>Just don’t do Steve.</p>
<p>keep your name!!! i’ve met a ton of people with unique names and it makes them very memorable =] plus yeah i feel a little robbed by my chinese friends not telling me their birth name =( I’ll get the pronunciation right eventually!!! Anywhoo keep your wonderfully memorable name :D</p>
<p>change your name to sexy.</p>
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This.</p>
<p>Of all the S- starting American names, I’d go with Steven/Stephen.</p>
<p>Joe Kerr
Ivana Mandic
Rick O’Shea
Hugh Jass
Willie Leak
Jay Walker
Jean Poole
I.P. Freely
Joe King</p>
<p>Or you could just go with Fabio or Butch.</p>
<p>Just imagine introducing yourself: “Hi, I’m Joe King!”</p>
<p>^Clearly Mike Wrotch is the best.</p>
<p>Seriously though, I think you should keep your name. It’s what makes you unique. What is your name though? We want to hear it!</p>
<p>I would also like to add:</p>
<p>Tess Steckel
Bob Loblaw</p>
<p>If you want to keep an Indian name, but want Americans to be able to pronnounce it, go with Raj or Apu.</p>
<p>One of my college friends is Indian and his name is Dilprit (pronounced dil-pree), but whenever he would go to a party, he would introduce himself as Antonio so people wouldn’t get confused and ask questions about his name. That was kind of our running joke for a while because we would laugh when people called him Antonio because he usually goes by Dilprit anyway.</p>
<p>Heywood Jablome
Mike Hunt</p>
<p>Starting with S? When I’ve seen people anglicize their names, they tend to find a name that sounds/is written somewhat like their birth names. The exception (in particular) is Chinese people, given the lack of similarities…</p>