   Poll: Would you be willing to change your name?
  Yea or nay?In my case, my last name proves to be very difficult for some to pronounce (and to spell, in some cases).  It's only one syllable, but I often have to go through all the motions to explain to someone what my name is.  Instead of Heath, people say Health, Heef, Keith, Keef, Eef... it's pretty humourous.And yet, I like my name.  I can't imagine changing it regardless.  So what's your take?  Would you be willing to change your name if you've had any troubles with it?   
  my last name is "Van Eyck"... does that answer your question?   ;  Well, I've often wondered how Oluseyi and Michalson are pronounced.For Michalson, is it "Mickel-son", like Phil the golfer, or "Michael-son"?   ;  Heath is nothing.  Keep your name and realize that people that can't pronouce Heath are morons.   ;  "Heath is nothing. Keep your name and realize that people that can't pronouce Heath are morons."Agreed.  Now try to pronounce "Bourrie" correctly...;Quote:Original post by wendigo23Heath is nothing.  Keep your name and realize that people that can't pronouce Heath are morons.True, I have a complicated last name (also short, not long at all...) that people constantly mispronounce. But Heath... I can't imagine getting that wrong.   ;Quote:Original post by wendigo23Heath is nothing.  Keep your name and realize that people that can't pronouce Heath are morons.Indeed, Heath is nothing, but a lot of people who at first have trouble with my name are Latin (read: Mexican).  They're used to Spanish pronunciations.  Maybe I should use the Spanish form of it: Brezal.Edit: No.  Heath, it is.   ;  I'd like my name to be Evelyn the Great.  [grin]   ;  anybody who can't pronounce it needs to eat more candy.;  [lol]   