Discussion Why did you choose your username?

[greyblue_bian]

Is there even a reason??? I'm always curious about everyone else's.

 

[sadscotsman]

Because I am:

1. Sad.
2. Scottish.
3. A man. (FtM trans.)

 

[Grimpoteuthis]

I like dumbo octopus and grimpoteuthis is its scientific name.

 

[Water-Lily]

I'm not sure. I used to be known as Mew here (and some other names)

I've been a huge fan of ATLA and related the most to Katara. So I wanted my username to symbolize her bending (water) and added lily to resemble a lily pad. This gif of her crying (after being betrayed by Hama) and how she reacted in her rage speaks to me so boldly

I love you sifu Katara

 

[Crono]

My name is from the character Crono from the game Chrono Trigger. I played this game when I was a kid.

 

[suicidalloser]

because it's all i am, always been

 

[firedancer232]

dave matthews band was my favorite growing up and their logo is a firedancer :)

 

[liljeep]

Lil Jeep by Lil Peep is one of my favorite songs by him.

 

[WorthlessTrash]

Because it describes the reason i will eventually ctb.

 

[FuneralCry]

It's named after my favourite piece of music Funeral Cry by Dark Sanctuary. The lyrics are about wishing for death.

 

[FormerlyFe(IV)]

I played Runescape and had a username with Oxo- in it, but much longer

People in the guild I was in called me by Oxo.
I think it's cute and simple

 

[Forever Sleep]

It's from Star Wars, Return of the Jedi- when Yoda knows he's going to die-

'Soon will I rest, yes, forever sleep. Earned it I have. Twilight is upon me, soon night must fall.'

 

[Grimscribe]

Zapffe is one of my favorite writers and philosophers.

 

[TransilvanianHunger]

I was listening to Darkthrone's Transilvanian Hunger when I created my account. When I create an online account that isn't tied to my "regular" online presence, I tend to go for music references.

 

[SpaceEngineer]

based on the protagonist from my favourite game, bonus points if you can guess!

 

[Sweet Tart]

It's an old nickname for a cat I lived with but I think it also fits my disposition.

 

[weirdfishes]

radiohead song :) makes me feel nostalgic

 

[F*cked_up]

Because f*ck is the universal word that is recognized by literally all languages and it can mean both good and bad or anything in between. Maybe I'm schizophrenic

 

[Stripe19]

Even though its small, my reason is because "Stripe" is the antagonist of my childhood favorite christmas movie, and i remember going from being scared of him, to thinking he was cool, and the film as a whole deserves my praise imo. As for 19, thats my lucky number and name of the plush given to me a long time ago. Aside from it's pure age, that plush trex also sorta represents my siblings (dead) and i talk to it like it's them, somehow listening from it. It's been through all the hell i have and it's one of the few things i can truly count on. I value my childhood and past alot, and my user reflects that. Plus, it just fits right.

 

[Message In A Bottle]

I think I may have written about it here before - but I was into trying Ramune Soda during the time I made this account.

I wanted to come up with a name that described me as well as interested me. I tend to "bottle up my feelings" to the point where I live more inside than out.
Therefore, making me a message in a bottle.

You could also say the vast ocean keeping the bottle afloat symbolizes being lost and not found.

 

[Praestat_Mori]

I chose my username and avatar text - they are in Latin - because it describes exactly what I think.

Praestat mori, quam heac pati = It's better to die than to suffer this

This quote is attributed to Cicero.

 

[deadliftEnjoyer]

I enjoy deadlifting

 

[BoyInTheBox]

Is there even a reason??? I'm always curious about everyone else's.

Because it kinda represents how I feel irl. BoyInTheBox, I'm claustrophobic af

 

[ares0027]

Whhen i was a kid, Hercules cartoon and tv series were a thing, then came the worms armageddon and in there was a team called The Gods which included Ares. He was also very cool in cartoon so when internet became a thing for me in 98 i have gotten my first email, ares0027@yahoo. Still use it today :)

 

[wristcutangel]

Like cutting and the word angel came up in the song I was listening to. Combine them and bam, wrist cut angel.

 

[JealousOfTheElderly]

The elderly are close to death. Wish I was too. I would trade places if I could.

 

[sometimes.sometimes]

I picked out my username because I am indecisive if that makes sense. It is also easier to remember.

 

[hag]

Because I'm a witch of an old woman *cackles*

 

[schrei_nach_liebe]

Cry for love, one of the best anti fascist anthems in history and one of my childhood favorite songs

 

[ctb★prince]

this account is a little dirty secret, plus my name, also can be nicely shortened to sena, very cool