Would you ever consider changing your name?

I've dreamed of changing my name for upwards of five years now.

I'm somewhat distanced from my family and I simply don't like my surname at all. My middle name is my mother's first name and I don't like it much either. Im fond of my first name but it has Italian/German origins and the name just doesn't match my surname (which has mixed English/Scottish roots) and so I have two minds about keeping my first name because although I'm fond of it, it's a bit of a hindrance considering how foreign it sounds and how unusual the spelling is.

I'm now planning on moving out in a year anyway and once I've got a job after uni I don't really plan on going back to my small rural hometown at all. Im going to be doing a degree in politics with French at Glasgow and so it's likely travel would be big part of my career considering the languages part. A name change is something I've wanted for so long and I have some names picked out that I love. Ive got my heart set on two really nice surnames that I love and go really well with my first name if I decide to keep it. I plan on changing my name in a few years (my family might not react well at this stage of my life and I want to practice going by my chosen names so I'm certain they fit me) so I was just wondering if anyone else has either changed their name or has considered changing their name?

I'd really like people to know me as Big Moisty

personally, I wouldn't change my name. if you want to do it then do it. do what will make you happy (short and long term). however, if you decide to get married to someone, wouldn't your surname be changed (if you change your surname)to the man your going to marry anyways if you are a female but I guess it would be okay if your a male... also your last name is a history of you. your family. your dads last name and your dads dad last name and that dad's dad last name xD (do you get what I'm trying to say?) you should be proud to carry your family's name. alternatively, I guess its okay if you just change your first name.

I know a bit about name changing. It doesnt require anything special and you can change it instantly as long as the reason isnt dishonest i,e evading creditors. You cna either do it by deedpoll (£36) or with the aid of a notary by Deed if needed. I had my name changed when young, but i think its a good idea, although be aware you will still need to prove things like certificates in your previous name.

I've dreamed of changing my name for upwards of five years now.

I'm somewhat distanced from my family and I simply don't like my surname at all. My middle name is my mother's first name and I don't like it much either. Im fond of my first name but it has Italian/German origins and the name just doesn't match my surname (which has mixed English/Scottish roots) and so I have two minds about keeping my first name because although I'm fond of it, it's a bit of a hindrance considering how foreign it sounds and how unusual the spelling is.

I'm now planning on moving out in a year anyway and once I've got a job after uni I don't really plan on going back to my small rural hometown at all. Im going to be doing a degree in politics with French at Glasgow and so it's likely travel would be big part of my career considering the languages part. A name change is something I've wanted for so long and I have some names picked out that I love. Ive got my heart set on two really nice surnames that I love and go really well with my first name if I decide to keep it. I plan on changing my name in a few years (my family might not react well at this stage of my life and I want to practice going by my chosen names so I'm certain they fit me) so I was just wondering if anyone else has either changed their name or has considered changing their name?

I've dreamed of changing my name for upwards of five years now.

I'm somewhat distanced from my family and I simply don't like my surname at all. My middle name is my mother's first name and I don't like it much either. Im fond of my first name but it has Italian/German origins and the name just doesn't match my surname (which has mixed English/Scottish roots) and so I have two minds about keeping my first name because although I'm fond of it, it's a bit of a hindrance considering how foreign it sounds and how unusual the spelling is.

I'm now planning on moving out in a year anyway and once I've got a job after uni I don't really plan on going back to my small rural hometown at all. Im going to be doing a degree in politics with French at Glasgow and so it's likely travel would be big part of my career considering the languages part. A name change is something I've wanted for so long and I have some names picked out that I love. Ive got my heart set on two really nice surnames that I love and go really well with my first name if I decide to keep it. I plan on changing my name in a few years (my family might not react well at this stage of my life and I want to practice going by my chosen names so I'm certain they fit me) so I was just wondering if anyone else has either changed their name or has considered changing their name?

Meh marriage is something I'm kinda of iffy on. I mean if it happens it happens but I just don't see the point in spending thousands and thousands