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[Lazuli]

I thought about this as I was creating a Skype account. I've never liked my name. EVER. Too common and popular. Had several of them in my class up until high school. Nothing too special and very limited on suitable nicknames. What does come to mind is pretty...well...predictable. Ashley nn Ash. Several years back, I started a new job and I went by "Anna". I know, I know. It's a pretty common name too. But, there was special meaning behind the name. And, until this day, the people I worked with know me as Anna. Well, I was thinking about trying to go by a new nickname. Especially with school starting soon. You think it's too late to introduce a new nickname?

[Madi Wolf Princess <3]

Family is used to calling you by your name however you could say to new people you meet "My name is Ashley, but I'd prefer to be called _________." Then maybe it'll catch on. Idk, at least you'd have some people calling you by a name you like. :-)

[NikitaJade]

I don't think its too late. I think lee or leya might be cute nicknames? As long as you don't go too far from your name or some people might get confused. <3

[Sierra Eleanor]

I think introducing it at work may be a bit late, but starting school you can go by something new for sure!

[Remy Hadley]

I think you can do it! I introduce myself as Remy and thats what most people know me as. Coworkers normally call me my real name because its a professional environment. But on an every day bases I go by Remy. You can always explain it later on if anyone asks. Anna is really cute though! If you love that, you should use it. You could go by A. Or your initials? I don't remember your middle name Or really, anything you want. Its your decision

[Riley_Jane]

I have never liked my name either it's always mispronounced or spelled. It's Alicia. Recently a friend of mine wrote my name down and the 'c' ended up looking like a 'v', so now they call me Alivia. A small change, but I like it much better. It's not to late if you start introducing yourself as your new name. At school just be sure to tell teachers what to call you and it will probably catch on. I had a kid in my class that switched between his first and middle name every year until he decided which one he liked. Shouldn't be to hard to start! As someone with similar personal experience, Good Luck!

[Lazuli]

Thanks everyone. I'm not looking for something completely out of the norm. Something that you can pull from Ashley. I like Ally.

[PaperHeart]

I think Ally works great as a nickname for Ashley. I remember Ashleigh used to use it.. not so much any more!

Ally is lovely.. and seems to have more of a connection to your name than Anna does (Though I LOVE Anna!)

Plus, allyofthevalley is a great new username.

[Lazuli]

That is right, huh? She did go by Ally!

I promise I will not switch it again! I like allyofthevalley because my birth flower is lily of the valley and a reference to where I live. plus, it flows!

[Remy Hadley]

I love the new username!! Am getting confused on all the change though girly!! haha. But I really love it. And I think Ally really does work for Ashley!