Emma. Noah. Olivia. Lucas. These are just a few of the most popular names to name your newborn of 2017. They're easy to pronounce, not hard to read, and aren't misspelled. When the person at Starbucks asks for your name, they have no trouble hearing it or writing it on the cup. When you meet someone new and they ask for your name, they don't question how to pronounce it and in the end, they remember it better. All of these qualities have something in common: they're not what someone who has an unusual name can relate to.

1. Keychains with your name are nonexistent.

When you enter a gift shop, or really any store, you don't bother looking through their key chain collection for your name.

2. Not caring what people call you anymore.

You used to correct people on mispronouncing your name or calling you something else, but now you just don't care what people call you.

3. Having to pronounce your name several times upon meeting someone new.

About 3 to 5 times is the average.

4. Going by a different name when they ask for your name at a restaurant.

Something easy to spell and understand...preferably once syllable.

5. Feeling shocked when you meet someone with the same (or similar) name as you.

I thought I was the only one!!!

6. Asking your parents why they decided to give you such a complicated name.

Do they not know the struggles you have to deal with on a daily basis?

7. That sense of dread on the first day of school when it's time for roll call.

Unless you've had the teacher or professor before, your new instructor could very well butcher your name.

8. But feeling a sense of gratitude and relief when someone actually pronounces your name right for the first time.

9. And receiving compliments from people on how much they like your unique name.

Know that I appreciate your kindness and that you've completely made my day.