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not many people my age are named it which is why i used to hate it as a kid, but i've grown to love it. precisely because it's not "fitting" for my age practically everyone in my life calls me nicknames, which are fun and silly, but are also NOT my name, so it can get tiring sometimes lol. i honestly adore it now and when someone close to me (so professors/academic figures/etc. don't count) uses it i kind of percieve it as a sign of respect, even an act of love. it's intimate, really. i'd love it if people used it more :').
Jun 8, 2024
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it kind of sounds like a spell or like a distant european tongue or something when you say my full and middle names... i used to get bullied for my name but now I love it
Jun 12, 2024
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I don't think we realize how important nicknames are to our society. When I was a wee lad I thought my name was un-nickname-able and my hopes and spirits were crushed. Years later I have earned a nickname so well that it has replaced my actual name. I think everyone deserves to feel the joy of having a nickname. The community and bonding attached to giving and receiving a nickname is unmatched. Truly a life altering experience.
Mar 3, 2025
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For some odd reason as a kid i HATED the letter Y and I resented the fact that it was in my name. but I like it now. people always tell me that it’s a cool unique spelling and call me “Ethyn with a Y.” my friends tell me they absolutely cannot picture me as an “Ethan” lol. my father wanted to name me after my uncle and grandfather, a very traditional name, but my mother insisted on something “new age” lmao. but it honestly surprises me how often people can’t pronounce it. I don’t think it’s that crazy.
Jun 8, 2024
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you native speakers just don't get the struggle. thanks urban dict for saving my ass so many times.
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it may be silly, but you can find cheap, light hammocks that don't take too much space in your bag and they add a special something to your rest/chill times! great for reading, great for a nap, if you're camping somewhere with fairly good weather, it's a nice addition :)
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