There is no "a" in my name

[brynndragon]

I know the lack of vowels is confusing to the non-Welsh, but all native English speakers should know about "sometimes y" (for those who might not be, it acts as "i" in a word that otherwise lacks vowels). As much as I'd like think I could pass as male I really don't, so when I'm standing in front of you there's no excuse for calling me Brian. In written interaction this is even worse - just cut and paste and save yourself the embarrassment.

(This was precipitated by getting an e-mail addressed to "Bryann", replying to an e-mail I signed as "Brynn". Srsly.)

ETA: Just to be clear, my name is pronounced "Brin". In case you weren't sure ;P

Comments

[metahacker.livejournal.com]

With the rise in Bryanne and Briana and Bryanna and Brynnynanynanayanaia's in the near future I unfortunately expect your problem only to worsen. 'scuze me, worshen.

[benndragon.livejournal.com]

But I assume all of those are girl's names (the first being pronounced "Bri-ann") and "Brian" is still exclusively a boy's name. If it had caught on as a girl's name I'd be less annoyed by it. In the above case there's the added bonus of wondering if it was someone subconsciously disbelieving I'm a girl who rides a motorcycle because girls don't ride. . .

(edited for apostrophe abuse)

[metahacker.livejournal.com]

Bree-anne sounds like someone's parent liked cheese too much.

Also, girls who ride motorcycles are HAWHT and the public is slowly realizing they exist... :P