Would it bother you to have a common full name?

Yeah, I think that about mine too :( boring! There are way over 500 with my exact name! I'm more arty than musical, and yes, having a common name sucks! It's just so flat and boring, agreed! Cannot wait to change mine :D

I don't envy your position, but your mother did give you a name she loved. She had no control over the common last name. Your challenge, now, is to make yourself stand out from the other "Sara Smiths" in the world. As a musician, you could even choose a new stage name for yourself, if you find your given name too much of an obstacle. As far as naming children, more people need to consider the viewpoint of the child; another common problem is giving kids names that are too unusual and get them taunted and questioned for the rest of their lives. Put your experience to good use, and remember that your mother loves you and meant well.

I can see where it would be bothersome to have such a common name -- but to say your mom didn't put any love into choosing your name is pretty harsh. Assuming Smith is your father's last name maybe the name "Sara" was picked even before your father -- so it may not have intentionally been a plain name. Why not ask your mom how/why she chose your name -- it will probably put a better perspective on things. Maybe she always wished she had a name that would blend in and thought she was doing you a favor.

Your name is a beautiful name. Honestly from your mom's perspective, I'm sure she thought she was picking an amazing name for her daughter. When I think of naming my baby, I think of how the name will look on a resume. How will my child be perceived in the future. Will anyone make fun of this name or will is sound classic and strong? I would never punish my child with a strange or unique name that will go right out of style. People are being outrageous with their baby names now days.

I would choose a classic name like Sarah because it's strong and never goes out of style. No one will make fun of her. Her name is cute as a child, sophisticated as an adult, and classic as an older woman. She'll be able to find neat little trinkets with her name on them... etc etc...To me the parents that pick the strange names or strange spellings are doing a dis-service to their child. To me your mom loved you more because she gave you such a beautiful name.

If it bothers you because it is so common you have several options.

1. Go legally change your name to something you prefer.

2. Pick a fun nickname and go by that.

3. Hope that you will marry someone with an uncommon last name

Hope it helps. I'm sorry you feel this way. The name doesn't make you unique, you make the name unique. Your personality can change the "common" name.

I don't think it would make me that upset. I mean I do have a common first name but I've never met anyone with my median name and now it's even better with my new last name=) But Sara Smith is soooo common that I can see why it would bug you. Have you ever thought of changing it?

while i think sara smith is a lovely name, you do have a point and i can sympathize with you. have you got am middle name that you could use instead of your first??......you don't say how old you are. would it be possible for you to use both the surnames of your mother and father as a ......double-barelled surname?? sorry if i'm not being much help but this is a tricky one. in the uk, you can, once you are 18 call yourself by whatever name you wish although to formally change your name it needs to be done by deed poll.

good luck.

You don't even know the half of the other side. Want to know what my name is? Yeah. Sagal. It absolutely sucks. I was supposed to be named, Sarah (with an H at the end!) but my mom decided to be unique, and name me that instead.

I absolutely hate it.

I call myself Randy sometimes, just so people won't bug me. You don't know how awkward it is when they say your names in school spelling bees, and they manage to make it sound like a product from Wal-Mart. You ought to be really happy you're not one of those unique kids. I know I hate it. And

i have a very common full name - i wont say what my full name is but it is very very overused - my first name is common - Nicola, so is my middle - Marie - and my surname is very very common - just as much so as Smith.

I dont feel unloved cuz of it, kinda annoyed cuz i could have been given a much nicer name - i've always wanted to be called a nice name like Emily, Lilly, Amelia etc

Maybe u shud think about changing ur name by deed poll?

It would bother me to have a common full name. Like if I married a man with the surname Smith I would never name my children Emma or Jake....since those are super common. However if I married a man with a super long name like Lozowski then I would possibly use a simple common name.

It would annoy me very much. My last name is confused with the sound.. Gamache (Gah-mah_shh) Not Gah-match-ee. Jillian Gamache.

You could always change your name.. or go by a nick name.. my friends parents and grandparents do that.. You could by something funny like im Jilly-bean or some other name you have Always liked..

But maybe they named you that for a reason...? Like it was your grandmas name or an actress they liked?