Changing my first name.. anything wrong with doing it?

[Andrik]

Hey guys,

My real name is "Andrew ". I do not like my name, I've never liked my name. I like my last name, I like my middle name, but I hate my first name!

Christian-wise, is it "okay" (not some sin or anything) to change your first name, especially if it is a Biblical one like Andrew is? I just want to know, because if I decide to change my name it's going to be something permanent and I just want to know if there's anything wrong with it in Christianity.

Thanks,
Andrew

 

[Beautiful Fireball]

Not that I know of

 

[malckiah]

Hello friend, There is nothing wrong with changing your name Biblically speaking.....in fact in the Bible there were several men of God that had name changes....The Lord even gave Simon the name Peter! The only thing that could possibly make changing your name a sin is if you personally feel that it is a sin......for The Bible says that whatever is not from faith is sin. Hopefully this will help you my friend!

 

[Elijah2]

Hey guys,

My real name is "Andrew ". I do not like my name, I've never liked my name. I like my last name, I like my middle name, but I hate my first name!

Christian-wise, is it "okay" (not some sin or anything) to change your first name, especially if it is a Biblical one like Andrew is? I just want to know, because if I decide to change my name it's going to be something permanent and I just want to know if there's anything wrong with it in Christianity.

Thanks,
Andrew

Hi Andrew,

Before you change it, you need to know that it's a Greek name, and is listed in Matthew 4:18, and it means "a strong man".

 

[Mskedi]

I have never heard that it would be a problem. If it weren't such an inconvenience, I would change mine, too, without any hesitation as far as religious concerns are.

 

[wonderwaleye]

Dear Andrik

There may be a good reason you have this name. I have a grandson with this fine name.

I have also found others:

" Traits:

The name Andrew has two different images: a big, strong, jolly guy you can count on when the chips are down, or a smart but wimpy preppy.

Famous people with this name:

the biblical disciple Andrew; Presidents Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson; Britain's Prince Andrew; industrialist Andrew Carnegie; actor Andrew (St. Elmo's Fire) McCarthy; composer Andrew (Cats) Lloyd Webber "


Why must we pick on ourselves to find imperfections that don't even exist???



GIVE THIS TO GOD AND REMEMBER:





X Even though you can't see him, GOD is there!!! O
( click on the x and drag to the O ) ( then see who is with you ) steven

 

[Rhia]

Hello!

There is nothing wrong with changing your name, whether you want to change it to something Christian or not. Even if you want to be named Obi-Wan, it's your decision.

Which is exactly what I want to impart upon you, it needs to be YOUR decision. Choose a name that you like, that you think "fits" you, and maybe even reflects your heritage. Have fun with it, it's your name, and your life that you're affecting with this.

 

[silentpoet]

Yes it is wrong, ask Saul of Tarsus.

 

[w00dy]

i quite like Andy. its got that ageless quaility, suit a wee lad, a grown fella or an old bloke with out being out of place. which is always handy in a name. handy andy geddit

advice on the name your gonna change it to. think of every childish name call you can think of, seriously stuff that rhymes can be well funny at your expense (espically if your the one who thought it up). look at david bowies' son 'zowie', poor fella changed it to duncan. imean, 'zowie bowie' in a playground, thats like tatooing 'kick me' on his back

 

[w00dy]

Yes it is wrong, ask Saul of Tarsus



is that supposed to be ironic, seeing as hes more commonly known as paul? if not im not sure i understand

 

[silentpoet]

Yes it is called irony.

 

[cristianna]

I see nothing wrong with it. Personally though, I'd probably want to wait until I was a little bit older just to ensure the new name truly represents who I am.

Here's a good link to a radio show I listened to last night that talked about this: Leading the Way: His Name is Jesus. It talked about names, name changes and stuff. I thought it was pretty interesting considering I had read your post earlier that day.

 

[Controverse]

Just don't change your name to Lucifer.

Ark

 

[michaeljr5]

I don't see how there is a problem with it. But there has to be a reason why your parents named you what they did.

My full name is Michael Dennis Duell, Jr. My mother is Roman Catholic and believes the first born should be named after their father. Whatever... I don't mind it so much, but I got picked on mercilessly as a child for the name Dennis. Children can be SO cruel.

I wanted to drop it out and just use my other 3 names. But I found out that my Granmother's favorite name is Dennis. Well that changed my perspective A LOT. I love my grandmother very, very much. So, because it is her fvorite name, I chose to leave it alone.

I don't know if this helps, but Andrew is SO much cooler than Dennis. LOL

 

[Bshimmy]

Change your name if you want. My personal opinion is this...there is nothing wrong with it, but why do it really? I dont think that simply not liking your name is a good enough reason to change it. That name is a name your parents gave you, that is WHO YOU ARE! Personally. I think it would be insulting to your parents if you did that. I know I would never do that to my name. I am a female and I have a guys name.....I use to hate it. Now I love it! It is who I am and I now look back and wonder why I ever didn't like it in the first place. But it is up to you to make the decsion...but I think you should keep it.


oh and on a side note...who said my name was a boys name before it was a girls name? lol.... (and no im not telling my name)

 

[w00dy]

^ is it dave

 

[Controverse]

I desperately want to change my full name from Daniel H. to something else, preferably with "Ark" as my middle name. However, some Filipino names from my ancestry will fit as well.

Ark

 

[Angeldove97]

The Lord calls you by your heart, not by your name. I think if you'd like to change it find a good Christian name to replace it with.

 

[Krysstian]

Hey guys,

My real name is "Andrew ". I do not like my name, I've never liked my name. I like my last name, I like my middle name, but I hate my first name!

Christian-wise, is it "okay" (not some sin or anything) to change your first name, especially if it is a Biblical one like Andrew is? I just want to know, because if I decide to change my name it's going to be something permanent and I just want to know if there's anything wrong with it in Christianity.

Thanks,
Andrew

If the Lord is not convicting you and you prayed about it...then go for it! Its been on my heart to change my name....I don't know about making it legally

The Lord has changed my name for a new beginning..Just like Abram and Sarai...

That might not even be the name the Lord has for you...

 

[Missyjojo88]

I agree to pray on this, although its not a big deal whether you decide to change it or not. I also think that there is a reason for the name that we were giving, but at the same time, God has and will give his children new names to match their godly spiritual nature. I say pray on it and ask God for his input. After that its your decision.