Names I go by

I like going by as many names as possible. These names aren't ordered by preference- if there's a certain name you like most, call me by that. I like when people switch it up, but I'm okay if you only want to stick to a few.

This list also features etymology, backgrounds, and links on all of these names, as well as personal background information on why I chose the name. If you want to read more of my thoughts on names, I also have a page of this site dedicated to names, which includes names that I particularly enjoyed but that I don't want to go by for one reason or another.

Søren

Also spelled Soren or Soeren

This name is Scandinavian in origin. It is derived from the Latin root severus, which means strict or stern. I was first exposed to the name by the character Soren featured in the 2005 video game Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, however, I didn't choose the name out of adoration for the character in specific, though I do like him. To me, this name is green, and reminds me of wind.

Image: A picture of Soren from Fire Emblem 9 and 10, taken from his Fire Emblem Heroes sprite.

Dion

This is considered my legal name, and is what I am called by those unfamiliar with my list. This name is Greek in origin, as it is a short form of Dionysos. The name means "of God" though it also alludes to wine and revelry due to the god it is derived from. I don't have anything to say on my "discovery" of this name, as it was not given to me by myself. To me, this name is violet-blue, and it is strong, but a little playful.

Dima

This name is Russian in origin. It is a diminuitive of the Dimitri. It's root comes from the greek goddess Demeter, goddess of the earth and growth. I heard this name and thought it was nice sounding, though I don't care for it's full form, Dimitri (not for myself, at least.) To me, this name is royal blue, and reminds me of a low hum and a warm drink.

Ambrosio

This name is Spanish in origin. It's derived from the word Ambrosia. I got this name from Ambrosio O'Higgins, The father of Bernardo O'Higgins, a Chilean independance leader. To me, this name is reddish-orange, and reminds me of happiness.

Townshend

This is a surname of English origin. It literally means "town's end," and indicates that the bearer lives on the edge of town. Though it is a surname, I like to use it as a first name. I got it from the Protagonist of Silent Hill 4, Henry Townshend. To me, this name is grey-blue, and reminds me of cats and water.

Staminan

This one's pretty silly. This is not a name at all, but a reference to the healing item of the same name featured in Ryu Ga Gotoku video games. There's some background context to how I got this name, but to put it simply it was a funny nickname that caught on, and I now like it quite a lot.

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