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What to use: Marcin vs. Martin


Martini Edited by: Martini   Nov 7, 06, 23:47 /  #
Hey,

I have been born in poland and the name given to me was Marcin. Moved to Canada when I was nine and was called Martin in elementary and highs chool. In university I switched back to Marcin. I find people have trouble pronouncing my name, or some find it funny to change it into Martian, Marcy or some other perversion. It just gets annoying. I think it may be easier for people to recognize and remember Martin, rather then the uncommon Marcin. What you guys think?
krysiaThreads: 26
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Joined: Aug 10, 06 		  Nov 8, 06, 00:21 /  #
I know a guy who came from poland, his name is Błażej. They call him Blaze
I know Rafal, they call him Rafael
Wiesław - is called Wiselaw.
On the other hand.........
I know a Marek. He changed it to Mark.
I know a Ryszard, he changed it to Richard.
So, you can keep the Polish spelling and:
a.) have your name misspronounced
b). Teach others how to pronounce it correctly
c.) You can stand out with a foreign name
d). You can feel cool that your name is different

I would keep the Polish spellings if you have deep roots in Poland and are proud of your heritage. Who cares what others think. Nowadays there are so many made-up names in USA that one more different spelling won't make a difference.
I have a friend who's son's name is Skylor. I know a girl whose name is Skylor. A friends son's name is Dayton.I know an Aiden..

ooops, fell asleep in front of the computer. Lost my thought. Good-night!
BabylonThreads: 28
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Joined: Oct 9, 06 		  Dec 31, 06, 16:11 /  #
When I was in UK I said: "My name is PAWEŁ" and I was giving **** about it they can't spell it, but in the end everybody who wants to spell it correctly they did.
Jasiu   Dec 31, 06, 19:31 /  #
be proud of your name - if people wont get your name right then sod them... they should learn a little more respect...

go for krysia's option d)
Guest   Mar 13, 09, 18:28 /  #
I lynched a guy for mispronouncing my name. The others learned quickly to say it right.
McCoyThreads: 46
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Joined: Jul 3, 08 		  Mar 13, 09, 19:54 /  #
Martini:
What you guys think?

use marcin of course. its your one and only real name and you shouldnt give a fuck that people have a problems with pronouncing it. when i was in the states i didnt let anyone call me martin because it has as much to do with my real name as fuckin abdul or other kuntakinte.
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