I have an unusual, “made-up” first name. Nowadays it’s common ... but I’m in my 60s, so it wasn’t common growing up.

Some people are committed to originality. But is the fun you have coming up with an odd name worth the work the child will have to do to correct how people spell or pronounce it?

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I have an unusual, “made-up” first name. Nowadays it’s common for kids to have a uniquely spelled name, but I’m in my 60s, so it wasn’t common growing up. Related Articles Miss Manners: My neighbor’s ...

I only correct the pronunciation if I expect to see that person again. This way, I’m not constantly feeling rude by correcting everyone.

Many guests would think it rude if I excluded their spouses from the guest list. But I resent having to extend a party invitation to people I don’t know.

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