What's in a Name?

[JSGeare]

Because I am a frivolous person with a shallow mind and the attention span of a Mexican Jumping Bean, I thought I would create a questionable diversion which may actually have some interesting results. I refer to our nicnames. Especially for those of you who have selected names with some cryptic or symbolic significane such as "greenlydia" or "TipToe Tulip" or "moonflower," or "nozmeg." Nozmeg?  Then there's "firehazardguy." Fireman? Insurance inspector? Something scary, maybe? And what about BARFER? The mind reels....

My nicname is singularly uninspired: JSGeare. Yawn. Its my name -that's all.

But for the others, how did you select it? What does it mean? Do you use it other places? (not really anyone's business and you don't have to say where). Was it truly a creative effort, or did you just sort of pull it out of the space around you, like "Mrs. Doubtfire?"

I find that I sometimes speculate on what those names mean, and wonder if my guess is anywhere near accurate. And I know that others also have wondered. So -just a note or two: how did you come up with your name? Thanks!

[barfer]

Take a look at my profile and you will see why I picked my name.  At first, it was an embarrassment and frankly, sometimes it still is especially since it probably takes away from any credibility I might have.  On the other-hand, it has become somewhat amusing in that people have made the assumption that I am a man because what woman would ever consider calling herself Barfer!  I would like to change it but then who knows, I could end up with something even worse.  I do have a sense of humour about it seeing as, I'm not male, don't drink, 55 years of age (so not young), a mother and married to a retired executive...not quite the profile you expect, right?!

[RubyWitch]

I'm in the rather unimaginative group as well. Greenlydia.............because green is my favorite color and politically I lean towards the Green Party, actually, I'll "lean" towards ANY party as long as the bar is well stocked!
And "lydia," well now.......is there anyone here old enough to remember a rather obscure singer from the 60's named Steve Goodman? Sang sort of Arlo Guthrie kind of songs, story songs, if you will. My husband and I really liked his stuff and we sang along at the top of our lungs on our honeymoon across the Yukon, top down on the jeep, scaring the wildlife to death.........I'm sure there are still moose (mooses? moosi?) running for their lives from the racket! Steve sang a great song about a guy and his gal called "Donald and Lydia." Steve passed away from cancer just about the time I got my first computer. Greenlydia was born the first time I was asked for a "username." It just kinda flew out of my fingers on the keys without any thought.
So...........there you are. And here I am. Greenlydia
  

[xanweaner]

I'm so sorry to read about the loss of your husband - your story brought tears to my eyes, as when I was reading about your honeymoon story, I could imagine it....then your story turned so sad when I read about his passing....again, I am very sorry.

Thanks for sharing this with us...

[xanweaner]

My nickname was inspired by my weaning off of xanax - just a little play on words. As I'm still in the process of tapering down, I am so thankful for finding this forum when I was researching xanax withdrawal....it led me here.....I

I've "met" so many great people and have found the support I desperately need to push forward in my struggle to remove this med. from my daily schedule...

Thank goodness for medhelp...and thanks to any of you have reached out to me with your support, kindness, and prayers...

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

my name frome having pacs so bad i just wanted them to go away, they have gone for the most part of it , but i dont want to change my name no one will know me. wait that could be a good thing lol. ok great question. have a great night all. oh real name Barbara

[liv4now25]

I chose "liv4now25" because I think we should live in the "now" and I like the number 25.