How can I legally change my last name in Texas without it being due to marriage or divorce? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Planning to change my last name, which isn't a common thing for men to do. Not sure what reactions to expect from colleagues and peers. How can I best deal with potential social stigma and explanations of reasoning involved? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 31, 2009 - 15 answers

I am getting married in a month. I'm not keeping my maiden name or taking my husband's name, but choosing something entirely new (although somewhat rooted in tradition). I am absolutely dreading having to explain this to 150 guests at my wedding in 150 conversations with each one. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 13, 2009 - 40 answers

I'm changing my last name. Should I do it now or wait until I get a new place of residence? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 14, 2009 - 6 answers

I am becoming a U.S. citizen -- I'd like to know from people who checked the box to change their name. Should I, or not? Problems abound. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2008 - 3 answers

What is the best way to have people I know change the way they pronounce my name? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 21, 2008 - 32 answers

My cousin is changing her first name, but if I had a girl I always wanted to name her my cousin's old name...how do I broach this? I'm happy for her choosing a new name, but I'm wondering is her old name off the table for my own (not yet conceived) child? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2008 - 16 answers

I noticed a well known food related domain name is available. What's the deal if I register it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 3, 2008 - 14 answers

There's a name mis-match between my social security card and my W-2. Can I still file my taxes and get a refund? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2008 - 7 answers

A client asked a bunch of extra work of me, which I did on good faith, and is now shafting me on extra payment. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 27, 2007 - 17 answers

If someone who knows your name greets you by not using your name, is that rude and/or disrespectful? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 18, 2006 - 41 answers

How can I erase an ex's name (or more to the point a series of name-oriented terms) so that I don't inadvertently use them in my current relationship? [+] [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 28, 2005 - 17 answers