Your Dating Profile Name
By: D. Glazebrook
One
of the great parts about creating a dating profile is that you get the chance
to recreate yourself. In a way, it’s like acting. You choose the
clothes and the roll and wander on stage to see who will pay for admission. Part
of the process is choosing a new name – an alias that other members on dating
sites you join will come to know you by. When choosing your handle, make sure
to keep the following in mind.
Get rid of the real
Never use your real name in your profile. Although unlikely, people could possibly
use it to find out other personal details such as where you live and what cereal
you like to eat it the morning.
Be creative
Choose something that will represent you in some way. People tend to ask why
you chose a specific name so be prepared to answer that question with whatever
name you pick. Also, you might just want to use the same name on every dating
site you join so make sure it’s unique enough that you can use it on many
without fear of someone else having taken it already.
Make it Memorable
You’re going to want people to remember your name. Try to pick one that
rolls off the tongue with ease and isn’t too hard to remember. Try to
avoid using a lot of numbers unless they somehow add to the charm. A name like
4you2love might be okay but cute4357 will certainly put peoples memories to
the test.
Ideas are clicks away
If you’re having trouble settling on a name, there are lots of ideas around.
There are plenty of websites that can help. Here’s one massive directory
put together by LowchensAustralia.com,
but it’s far more expansive than a simple list of puppy names. You can choose from lists of pirate names, fantasy
names, names from nature or gambling names and names of boats, angels and gods.
You can also choose from cultural names from the Chinese, Celtic, Roman and
French. There’re tons more so if you’re looking for inspiration,
that site will be a great place to start!
Your name will be a part of your online dating image. Choose
it carefully but be adventurous. With any luck, you’ll leave a lasting
impression on the man or woman of your dreams!
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