We all were given a name at birth we were required to accept. You occasionally hear of a name change but it usually has some significance other than just wanting to be called something different. The reason might be a gender change, a parent who deserted them, to get out of a contract, or for show biz because…”There’s no business like show business like no business I know!”
But I had an epiphany when Zava brought his Zen-like wisdom to AFC Richmond and inspired Goalkeeper Thierry Zoreaux to call himself whatever he felt. Instantly Zoreaux became Van Damme! A goalkeeper to reckon with!
(*Note: If you don’t get the reference than you have not seen “Ted Lasso” on Apple TV. Get a free trial or spend $6.99 for one month and power watch the three seasons. It’s worth it. You might want to change your name!).
What name would inspire me to rise up and attain greatness or more greatness than I already have achieved, if that’s possible? So this is what I’m thinking:
- Master Po – My wisdom is sound, Grasshopper.
- The Artist Formerly Known as Fred – Why limit my possibilities with a name? It worked for Prince; maybe.
- $ – Replace my name with a symbol. A symbol worshipped by all! Again, Prince-like.
- Casanova – I do have a reputation of being well-schooled in the ways of love. (You heard that, right?)
- D.J. Deepak – I spin the latest wisdom for your dancing pleasure.
- George Clooney – I get mistaken for him all the time so I might as well be able to answer YES!
Perhaps I’ll stick with Fred. Not cool but very retro. And the paperwork to change it would be a nightmare.