Does a Name Matter to you?

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    Specifically, does it matter when it comes to making judgements on another person - for whatever reason?

    Personally, I know a person's name doesn't define them and I shouldn't act according to how I feel about their name. But their are some names I really, really don't like.

    On the contrary, there are some names I hear that instantly make me like and/or appreciate a person more.

    All in all, the objective side of me thinks this is dumb. But the instinctual part takes over.

    How aboot you guys? ^^
     
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    I've never really passed negative judgment on anyone because of their name, but I have noticed a lot of my crushes have had the same name, if that counts for anything

    I've heard it is a real issue though, employers place a lot of weight on the names of their applicants, which is kinda sad.
     
    I never base someone on their name, you could literally be named "Shitbucket", and although I may laugh trying to call you that, it won't change how I look at you, and I won't judge you until I get to know you.

    There are some names I hate (I'm sorry if some of you are named things like this, I won't judge you on it I promise and I don't mean any harm, I just hate these names.)
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    And then some names I love
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    I would never make judgements based on their names alone. I won't lie in the fact that there are some names where I've met several people of the same name with generally the same personality that I don't like, but I wouldn't instantly dislike someone just because they have said name. Because each one of us is different so it would just be unfair.
     
    if anything that's one of the things i wouldn't dare base my opinions of someone on. the name given to you at birth comes from your guardian(s) not the name holder.
     
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    I never base someone on their name, you could literally be named "Mukbucket", and although I may laugh trying to call you that, it won't change how I look at you, and I won't judge you until I get to know you.

    There are some names I hate (I'm sorry if some of you are named things like this, I won't judge you on it I promise and I don't mean any harm, I just hate these names.)
    Guys:
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    Girls:
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    And then some names I love
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    I have a list like this too I keep loosely in my head - mostly of names I do like. Generally it just means I warm up to a person quicker.

    Thankfully I can say I don't outright hate or dislike a person because of their name alone. But I would say instinctively I feel less attached to a person if they have a name I just don't like?

    I feel like I may have not gotten my perspective out in the right manner. And the example I used was a hyperbole (other things had transpired) so I apologize for sending out the wrong vibes.

    It may be more appropriate for me to have said how quickly I'd grow attached or by okay with detaching myself from said person? Even though that is indeed still pretty shallow. x_x
     
    Really never cared too much about names. And I've definitely never judged anyone for their name.
     
    The only way I could think twice about a name is if it's really weird. I mean, the parents who named their kids Orangejello and Lemonjello have to be insane.

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    I just remembered some poor fellow named Shithead (pronounced Shi-heed).
     
    Really hate the name Emmett, don't like two people I have met named Emmett too.
     
    I surely would if I had a Death Note, but since I don't I'll say I just don't mind, pukuku.
     
    Your name doesn't define who you are, your personality does. I've never judged someone by their name and I never intend to.
     
    I don't think I've ever taken anybody's name into consideration when I'm judging them. The most I'll be is maybe like "oh, that's a cool name" if it happens to be a name I think is neat, but there's really no inverse thing for me, there aren't any names I hate in any sort of capacity.

    I dunno, I just never really gave much thought to this. :P I'm far more interested in how a person is than how they refer to themselves.

    Talon said:
    I never base someone on their name, you could literally be named "Shitbucket", and although I may laugh trying to call you that, it won't change how I look at you, and I won't judge you until I get to know you.

    There are some names I hate (I'm sorry if some of you are named things like this, I won't judge you on it I promise and I don't mean any harm, I just hate these names.)
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    :( My full name is one of those listed under the girl names there. Sadface. Although to be entirely fair, I'm not the fondest of that name either lol. There's a reason I don't use it too much.
     
    okay obviously you wouldn't consciously judge a person by their name, but I feel like someone's name can sorta influence your perception of someone in a very subtle way. names carry moods, and moods affect perception. hell it's why certain book/movie characters are named the way they are.
     
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