Ask whoever named you why they picked the name that they did. It may turn out you are named after a lost family member or a famous celebrity. If your name is a nickname of your full name (for example, your name is Jacqueline, but you go by Jackie), inquire as to how you got your nickname. Just finding out what inspired your name could make a huge impact on the way you feel about it.
If you don’t like your name because it is too short, you can try come up with a longer nickname for yourself. For example, Lily could become Lilliana.
There are nicknames abound for “time tested” names. Marilyn can be Mazza, Edith can become Eddie, Manfred becomes Manny, and so on. Nearly every common name has a variation.
If your name is Maria, and you hate a classmate also named Maria, keep in mind that when you graduate, you will never have to see each other again. As well, you will both grow become individuals, with different values and interests and perhaps you will hardly ever see each other. Though it may feel like it, remember: you will not be in school forever!
