Having a unisex name can be great. I love the fact that it gives a unique twist to my personality and that no one ever has the same name on their cup at Starbucks. However, there are a few things that I hear over and over again that only girls with unisex names hear.
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“Let’s do roll call. Mr. (insert last name here), are you here?”
There is nothing more embarrassing than when a person mistakes a Ms. for a Mr. Trust me, I know.
2.” I knew you were a girl! You spell your name the girl way!”
I did not know there was a certain way to spell my name that defined my gender as well! Groundbreaking.
3. “My dad/brother/boyfriend/male dog’s name is (insert your unisex name here.)”
I am so glad that you think of your dad/brother/boyfriend/male dog when you say my name.
4. “I thought maybe you were a guy because your name is (insert your unisex name here.)”
Yes, someone actually said this to me once. Naturally, I laughed it off.
5. “I love that name for a girl! It is so unique!”
Sometimes having a unisex name can have it’s perks. Overall, I love my name despite the ridiculous things people may say to me.