Names
I'm sometimes curious about personal names on the Web.
How did the name "Kiyo" sound to you when you first saw it? On the Net, knowing whether you are a man or a woman is not necessarily a big deal. But I think it interesting that personal names more often than not imply males or females. My given name is Kiyoharu. If you were Japanese, you would know for sure it's a male name. But as for "Kiyo", it's subtle. As a real name, it's almost certainly a famale one, although it could sound old-fashioned now. As a nickname or a handle, it can go either way. Sounds a little feminine, maybe. When giving someone a nickname, we often take the first two syllables from their name. Thus, I'm called "Kiyo" by some of my friends and relatives. I ask people from other countries to call me Kiyo because it's easier to say and I feel comfortable with it.
I'm not particularly familiar with English names, but I know Darren is a male name. Incidentally, in one of the textbooks I use in class, a boy named Darren appears, and he kindly helps Linda to write invitations. Nice guy, Darren. And in the same way, I don't think Kurt and Greg are women. Neither do I imagine Jennifer and Jennifer wear stubble. Michelle is also a wonderful name. What makes me wonder is a man named "Michelle Miyazawa" appearing on Japanese TV as a football commentator. I think it's his real name. Oh, and Hiyoko is a lovely handle, isn't it? Meanwhile, I feel tatroyer sounds like a male name for no particular reason. Not that I see his face on his site. And I guess bcj. is an acronym. I understand it's a fairly common practice to address friends in the US. Right? Hey, I'm KH!
Phew!
Comments
tatroyer = (T)rent (A)lan Troyer or TaTroyer. It is a little strange, but the last company that I worked for had all our email address this way. I don't know why I kept it, I guess it was just easy.
Most people that I hang out with just call me "Troyer". I think it is because you don't find to many people around the Midwest with that last name.
And according to this website:
http://www.zelo.com/firstnames/find.asp
Trent Means: Dweller by the Trent (river in England)
Posted by: tatroyer | July 4, 2002 1:10 PM
When I started net, I didn't think much before I picked my handle "Hiyoko." My son was in Hiyoko (chicks) class in his kindergarten. As I got involved in the net more and more, I became kind of ashamed of this handle name. I'm not small nor fluffy nor cute. Rather, I'm tall, fatty and grown-up. Will somebody give me a better name? An elegant one, preferably?
Posted by: Hiyoko | July 4, 2002 5:59 PM
It's interesting to know the origins of people's names. I enjoyed the site. Thanks, tatroyer.
Hiyoko, your handle came from Hiyoko class! That's kind of surprise to me. :)
Posted by: Kiyo | July 4, 2002 10:46 PM
"bcj." is indeed an acronym. The answer's in my domain name, which is, in fact, my real name.
Pretty tricky, huh?
I use "bcj." to sign off all my e-mails for work and play, so it just stuck. Some people actually call me "bcj" because there are too many Brians in the world. I don't mind it so much. It's better than a lot of things I've been called in life!
Posted by: bcj. | July 6, 2002 1:58 AM
Hmm, that Darren sounds very nice! I'd like to meet Linda :)
I've got one for you to think about: "Jade". What do you think?
Posted by: Darren | July 8, 2002 5:54 AM
"Jade"...Is this for me, Darren?
Wow! It's lovely.
There is a place called "Jade Market" in Hong Kong.
Chinese people seem to appreciate jades, although I don't know how to choose a good one.
Can I use this name? Or was this for Kiyo?
Posted by: Hiyoko | July 9, 2002 6:58 PM
Jade is my sister's name! I thought it would be interesting to see who thought it was a girl's name or a boy's name. Some people say both - there are Jade boys, but I prefer it as a girl's name...
You can use it if you want ;)
Posted by: Darren | July 9, 2002 8:40 PM
Hey, Darren, I thought the name was what you suggested for Hiyoko's new handle, because you are so kind as to help Linda. ;) I've been thinking about her name in vain. Jade is a beautiful name. And can you think of some more good ones?
Posted by: Kiyo | July 9, 2002 10:57 PM
Michelle is in fact my middle name but it is the name that my parents chose to call me. Regarding a man with the name Michelle that is quite common in France although I believe that the men's version is most often spelled with one i, Michele. I could be wrong though.
Posted by: Michelle | July 16, 2002 2:00 AM
Thanks for nice information, Michelle.
Posted by: Kiyo | July 16, 2002 3:42 PM
On the name 'Michelle': this name seems to be more an English variation; in France they use Michel for boys and Michele for girls
Posted by: Orvo | August 1, 2002 12:17 PM
(for Kiyo): Actually there ARE guys named Jennifer (according to websites that list names along with their frequency); very uncommon but nonetheless they exist.
Posted by: Orvo | August 1, 2002 12:20 PM