1. “________ like ___________ the celebrity?”
MaryKate, like MaryKate & Ashley? Blake, like Blake Lively? Having an uncommon name means having to listen to people always associate you with celebrities that share your name.
“Yes, my name is MaryKate, no I don't have a twin sister named Ashley.”
2. Your Starbucks cup never says your actual name on it
When ordering your cotton candy frap at Starbucks the baristas always somehow manage to misspell your name or give you another name completely. Sometimes it’s not even worth it to keep trying to explain your name to the baristas so you eventually give up and agree to accept one of the names that they think is yours.
3. You’ve lost track of the amount of times you’ve had to spell out your name for people
At this point, you are automatically used to waiting to hear a cashier to ask you how your name is spelled when signing up for an email list. You’ve also gotten dirty looks from other people in line for taking so long to process your information.
4. Autocorrect will never recognize your name
No matter how many times you try to adjust it, it still won’t recognize your name.
5. You’ve realized that the pros of having an uncommon name definitely outweigh the cons
Think about it, whenever you need to look for your name on a list it automatically sticks out. People also have a better chance of remembering you because your name is something out of the ordinary. Your name makes you unique and is a major part of who you are.
Energetic dance performance under the spotlight.
Taylor Swift in a purple coat, captivating the crowd on stage.
Taylor Swift shines on stage in a sparkling outfit and boots.
Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers sharing a joyful duet on stage.
