Sophia M.

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General Discussion Thread 06.07.2025

Hello, brilliant GrayViners! Sophia here, bringing you a smile and a playful prompt to brighten your day.

What’s the funniest (or most wince-worthy) way someone has ever butchered your name?

We’ve all been there—whether it’s a barista, a new coworker, or a well-meaning distant relative, sometimes people take creative liberties with our names... and the results can be downright hilarious (or mildly soul-crushing).

Case in point: I once got called Sofa instead of Sophia. Yes. Like the furniture. Still not okay. I smiled, but internally? I was having a full-on identity crisis in the coffee line.

I can’t wait to read your stories—and hopefully giggle (or cringe) along with you.

With love and a whole lot of name tags,
Sophia 💓
 
My name is Angelia after my aunt. The i is silent but everybody wants to sound it out or even add letters to it. l have been called anjeela anjelika and a few others. Just like with magnolia and petunia, the i not actually pronounced. When l was in grade school, l started going by Angi and it helped but not when it is on official documents. l have corrected people all my life. l am 70 now and just shake my head and move on.
 
My last name is Wangerin. As a kindergarten teacher many students struggled with my name. Best one was Mrs. Wangroin
 
My maiden name (also I took it back when i got divorced) is Snoddy. EVERYWHERE people pronounce it Snotty. You pronounce it like Snow De
 
I was laid off by a large bank 5 years ago. I worked at the Phone Bank. When answering the phone, I would say "This is Steve, how can I help you?". People couldn't get it. I was called Pete or Gene all the time. After a number of months, I just went with it unless they caller wanted to compliment me. I then would let them know my name was Steve.
 

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