Hey, I'm Puneet. Aren't names awesome?

Yea, I thought about that. But I think that despite disliking the name, they still identify themselves with it. That is probably the reason why they hate it.

@nickc2007
I’m astonished that you knew what book I had read it in.
Anyway, I see what you mean, Nick. I’ve always been bad with names. But I now that this is because I usually didn’t care enough sometimes. (Other times I just really am horrible at names. I just re-visited my old university and forgot the name of someone who i have known for 2 years. I know who he is and have all the memories of us hanging out, but for a few minutes I was completely lost for what his name was.) I should really try to put the extra effort into it.

@zeitro There have been three synchronicities in this small thread alone. It’s uncanny how the universe has a way of making so many coincidences. I’m no believer in the supernatural, but I love how puzzle pieces usually end up coming together in front of our eyes.

@crossingtheeventhorizon It’s not that our name is unique that I am talking about. One of the first things most people learn about their names is that it is NOT unique (most of the time at least). I mean that the name takes an important position in our minds. Regardless of whether you like it (I believe), your name is YOU represented in language. I decided to write the first post after looking at my name and realizing and that each letter and the whole together represented something about me. It wasn’t a tangible or coherent connection. I just know that when the letters of my name are arranged so that they spell my name, the word changes into something that is wholly familiar and Me. I really can’t describe it.

But yea, I really think I am going to pay more attention to people’s names. It’s a small task that goes a really long way. I just have to get rid of my habit of not paying attention to names. I have always thought that naming things takes away from them. I.e. how the chem physics and bio are all basically the same subject, but they hold different positions in peoples’ minds just because they have different names. But I guess it is really different with sentient beings. I wonder how long names have been around. Did it really start with the beginning of our species? Like some form of recognition? Idk, its really interesting to think about it. Have any of you ever noticed similar effects with names of exes, currents bfs&gfs, and family? When the letters are arranged into their exact name, they produce the emotional response that I usually pair with the actual person. Even if I were to scroll down a page really fast, I would be able to notice their name on some list or somewhere on the page, because of a momentary emotional response. Food for thought I guess.

Yea, its a great series. Back when I first saw Eragon, I remember loving the line about it being better to ask for forgiveness than permission lol. I can’t recall if it was in the book as well, though.
But my favorite quote, (lol I memorized it when I first read) is “The sands of time cannot be stopped. Years pass whether we want them to or not… but we can remember. What has been lost may yet live on in memories.” It’s simple, but it really shows a crucial part of life: that time is the most valuable thing. Well. I think so at least.

@jameslarson13, Yea, I agree. It is just easier to say a name than explain yourself lol. And as for pet names, I feel like that they may occupy a certain level of intimacy as well, but more likely for your than the other person. Unless, they get accustomed enough to it. Like calling someone named Jessica, jess instead. Melissa –> mel. It all depends on which one the person defines themselves as.