Whether changing your name as you dislike your old one, have got married, or want to embrace a new identity, why not tell everyone in style? Here are three ways to celebrate and announce your new name…
Changing your name could be a simple way to end constant mispronunciation or a significant way to embrace your new identity. A lot relies on a person’s name. It won’t be an exaggeration to say it’s a part of their personality, something that’s weaved into the fabric of their very being.
Often people who are transgender choose a new version of their given name or a new name altogether to signify their transition. For a person who’s transitioning, calling them out by their birth name is harmful and insensitive. What’s in a name? Well, deadnaming a person is disrespectful and invalidating.
When changing names holds such importance, it’s certainly an occasion that deserves to be celebrated. This celebration is also an excellent opportunity to inform your loved ones and the world about your new name so there’s no confusion. Did you recently change your name? Here’s how you can mark this momentous occasion.
Combine It With Your Birthday or Anniversary
Most people are named before or after just being born. So technically, your old name has been with you since birth. What better occasion than your birthday to announce your new name to your loved ones? If you have the budget, then go all out and throw a birthday party to reveal your changed name.If you’ve decided to take up your spouse’s last name after marriage, you can celebrate legally changing your name on your wedding anniversary.
At the end of the day, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a special occasion. You can choose any date you want and celebrate it every year as the day when you officially changed your name.
Send a Simple Email
It’s not necessary to go all out. If you like to keep things low key, you can simply inform your friends and family in an email or text message. Just write that you’ve decided to legally change your name and you would like to be addressed with your new name from now on.
Sending an email is also a good idea for professional settings. This is a good way to inform your coworkers and management about your name change.
Announce It on Social Media
Do you like to give updates about your personal life on social media? The easiest way to let the world know about your new name is to announce it on social media. You can draft a whole message explaining your reason for changing your name or choose to just inform your followers. News travels fast on social media. So if you are looking for a quick way to let everyone know, social media announcement is the way to go.
Are you friends with or related to someone who has changed their name? It’s important for you to make them feel accepted, validated and comfortable. Being their support system, they expect nothing other than your unconditional love. Firstly, don’t go about saying that you like their old name better. The person has probably taken the decision after thinking it through. Your casual disapproval will do more harm than good. Show your support by addressing them by their new chosen name.
Secondly, don’t make a big fuss about how difficult it is to remember their new name. It’s okay to take time to adjust to the change and if you accidentally call them by their old name, you can always apologise and move on. Implying it’s a huge inconvenience is simply insensitive.
The Bottom Line
When newborns get to have a naming ceremony in different cultures, then why can’t you have the same as an adult? This new beginning is meaningful and should be cherished.
