whats in a name?????

[spanky0020]

have a new sub. taking segustions for a name for her
tired of trhe sam ole same ole
so im lookin for seggestions

 

[AngelicAssassin]

The smartass answer would be letters, occasionally a number, and once in a blue moon any other character possible in either the ASCII or EBCDIC character set.

The real answer lies in what your partner feels for you, and you feel for your partner.

Out of sheer cat claw curiosity, what prompts a need for a name change?

 

[h_i_s]

i've always had good luck in thinking up unique, interesting and creative names. Normally though, in order to arrive at an example of a fitting name, i'd know at least something about the person and their personality.

Like AngelicAssassin, i'm also curious to know why you feel the need to change your sub's name. Is the current name odd, or unattractive ... or perhaps simply too common, perhaps?

i'm glad my Master didn't set out to change my name. my given name is common enough, yet not TOO common. At the same time it's nothing repulsive, or far too odd either.

 

[Marquis]

*Thunder roars*

She shall be called:

Kunta Cunté

the only one less creative than yourself!

 

[Aeroil]

Zaeria

 

[bronntanas]

Out of sheer cat claw curiosity, what prompts a need for a name change?

I know, it's not my question, but one of the Ladies in my life gave me a new name so here's my take on it.

I've seen it happen a few times, I think it's some sort of ownership thing. One of the Ladies who torments me on a regular basis has a special name for me; She's the only One who uses it. She says it's much like wearing her collar; She gave me the name, and when she calls me that, it designates that for this space and time, I am Hers, and only Hers. It also is a way of enforcing my position in this relationship. I come to Her, nude ( I undress in the front hall of her home, before I am allowed into the house proper. My collar stays at Her house. She puts it on me when I enter.) wearing only my skin and the name She gave me, which She has the option of taking away. I feel a little odd until She uses it. I mean, She can say "Come on in, dear." when I knock and I get a little anxious. "dear" is a pet name, and it's rather sweet but it does make me nervous when She doesn't address me by the name She gave me.

It's evolved into a form of discipline. The worst, the absolute worst thing She could ever do to me is take away the name She has given me, leaving me more naked than when I am collarless. She's never had to do it, never even threatened to do it. (I'm such a boy scout that I guess I'm boring that way; I really work at not misbehaving.) But the thought that She could do it leaves me cold.

Spanky, in answer to your question. My name came to Her about a month into the relationship. She took the time to get to know me, and how my mind works before gifting me with it. It seems like such a personal thing that it does seem strange that you're asking total strangers who don't know you that well (either of you). It helps if you know the person better.

Incidentally, She gave me my name here. My usual on line nick was taken when I decided to delurk so I asked both of the Ladies I'm involved with for suggestions.

 

[graceanne]

I like grace.

But seriously, if you're intersted in the meanings of names here's a good site:

http://www.babyzone.com/features/content/default.asp?TopicID=30

Good luck!

 

[catalina_francisco]

This is one of those areas I feel does not include the choices or thoughts of another. I admit it may be a peculiar thing but IMO if a Dominant wants to give their pyl a name it should be from them and not a think tank invention from a bunch of strangers, and would hopefiully have some significance to the couple involved even if it only be a fantasy image. If not, than where is the significance in giving them yet another name which did not come from you?....they already have one of those.

Catalina

 

[Marquis]

Did anyone catch my reference?

 

[vacant]

Did anyone catch my reference?

Caught and thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

[Marquis]

Caught and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you, it only takes one.

 

[jasonlf]

Jason means healer.

So all you injured female subs, come see me. I'll make it all better. I promise

 

[Christina O. Leigh]

Why would you need suggestions? I think it would mean more if you could come up with one yourself.

 

[Aeroil]

Just a reccomendation either way,
Capitalize your name!!!
Seriously, half the names here, or anywhere aren't capitalized, and they look just plain awful, almost as bad as the names with a string of numbers afterwards, which are just a step up from the jumble-o-letters names, in my opinion.
Aeroil would look so lame I think if I had just left it as aeroil.....
Also, kudos to those who actually have decent names on here.

 

[vacant]

Just a reccomendation either way,
Capitalize your name!!!
Seriously, half the names here, or anywhere aren't capitalized, and they look just plain awful, almost as bad as the names with a string of numbers afterwards, which are just a step up from the jumble-o-letters names, in my opinion.
Aeroil would look so lame I think if I had just left it as aeroil.....
Also, kudos to those who actually have decent names on here.

Does this mean that i'm indecent?
i don't know about others here (or O/others, for the sake of this post), but from what i've seen of online BDSM/ D/s communities, discussion boards, et al, it seems to be fairly common protocol (oy, fucking protocol) for Dom/mes/PYL to use capitalized names, and subs/slaves/pyls to use lowercase names. Seems to me to be a fairly effective means of identifying which end of the whip one (err…O/one) is on.
Or that's my excuse, anyway, and i'm sticking to it.

 

[TaintedB]

We obstreperous sub-types always say "fuck protocol," don't we Aeroil?

I don't even remember if my lit name is capatilized or not (and I sure as hell can't look while I'm in the editor) but it probably is. I usually cap, unless I'm going undercover for some reason, or forget.

Suggestions for name: call her "Tits." Or, if you make her shave her pussy, call her "Baldie."

 

[YinandYang]

Is this going to be a permanent name change? Or one for use in a scene?

Would be better coming from you and your imagination I would think.

 

[serijules]

Just a reccomendation either way,
Capitalize your name!!!
Seriously, half the names here, or anywhere aren't capitalized, and they look just plain awful, almost as bad as the names with a string of numbers afterwards, which are just a step up from the jumble-o-letters names, in my opinion.
Aeroil would look so lame I think if I had just left it as aeroil.....
Also, kudos to those who actually have decent names on here.

sheesh Aeroil, a tad judgemental are you?

I rarely cap my nickname, and if I do, it's because I don't have a choice and the program forces caps. If I'm using my real name, which I often do, I cap it because it's actually my name and has a proper way to be typed. It has nothing to do with the whole "Doms are caps and subs are not" crap, it's a personal preference. What's "lame" about that? Nicknames are fun because you get to do whatever the hell you want with them and there are no "rules" to follow. Lighten up

 

[serijules]

Does this mean that i'm indecent?
i don't know about others here (or O/others, for the sake of this post), but from what i've seen of online BDSM/ D/s communities, discussion boards, et al, it seems to be fairly common protocol (oy, fucking protocol) for Dom/mes/PYL to use capitalized names, and subs/slaves/pyls to use lowercase names. Seems to me to be a fairly effective means of identifying which end of the whip one (err…O/one) is on.
Or that's my excuse, anyway, and i'm sticking to it.

One that can realllllly backfire too if you shove everyone into the same mold. When I first joined the chatroom where I have made most of my friends and scene contacts over the years, I assumed that everyone followed this ridiculous rule, because that is what I'd been told. I ended up insulting just about everyone on there with that assumption.

I'll agree it is more common, but I'd advise against assuming anything. It isn't as effective as you'd think, especially amoungst those that are not "playing" at this. I find the caps rule is more common in players forums and groups than in those that actually live the reality.

 

[Aeroil]

sheesh Aeroil, a tad judgemental are you?

I rarely cap my nickname, and if I do, it's because I don't have a choice and the program forces caps. If I'm using my real name, which I often do, I cap it because it's actually my name and has a proper way to be typed. It has nothing to do with the whole "Doms are caps and subs are not" crap, it's a personal preference. What's "lame" about that? Nicknames are fun because you get to do whatever the hell you want with them and there are no "rules" to follow. Lighten up

hehehe, well, I was kidding as much as anything else, but personally I just think leaving your name all lower-case looks terrible, not so much a judgemental thing, I probably should have looked over that post beforehand.

 

[bronntanas]

Sorry that whole "I cap thee, oh great and Masterful One" is doesn't fly with me. There are better ways to show respect than capping or non-capping. I used to assume that caps meant PYLs and non-caps meant pyl. But in one week, I saw a slave get "punished" because some one assumed she was a Mistress and an On line Dom have a tantrum after I typoed his name. "How dare you NOT cap ME Boy!" It was an accident, for goodness' sake! There are some people for whom I do it as a sign of respect, but assuming that a capped name has some great and mystical D/s connotation gets people into more trouble than it's worth some days. I've no idea why I didn't cap my name here; most likely because it's not a "proper" name and it didn't occur to me.

 

[Aeroil]

Hehehe, I had Francisco get mad at me for mispelling his name once.
If it's a protocol thing then I can understand the caps, but here there really isn't any protocol, if someone is confused about someone then ask them or check their profile.
I like my Av though, makes it obvious lol.

 

[bronntanas]

But mispelling is different, and since it seems like we're all going by different grammar rules here... I should have added that I try to stick with the protocol where it's appropriate; the D/s room in Lit for instance. But I'm human. Somedays I'm gonna mess up. I just try to keep the damage to a minimum!

 

[serijules]

hehehe, well, I was kidding as much as anything else, but personally I just think leaving your name all lower-case looks terrible, not so much a judgemental thing, I probably should have looked over that post beforehand.

It annoys the fuck out of me when people cap my nickname, so I guess I'm not much different.

It annoys the fuck out of me when people don't cap my real name.

I'm easily annoyed.

 

[serijules]

Hehehe, I had Francisco get mad at me for mispelling his name once.
If it's a protocol thing then I can understand the caps, but here there really isn't any protocol, if someone is confused about someone then ask them or check their profile.
I like my Av though, makes it obvious lol.

Mention of protocol is a good point actually. My Domme requires that I cap her nickname when speaking to her or of her. We have an established protocol regarding it for personal reasons (nothing to do with the unspoken online "rule" out there). She doesn't require I do that to anyone else, nor does she require anyone else do it for her. The only people that have the right to set such a protocol for anyone regarding capitilization are those in relationships with one another.