People are ALWAYS messing up my name! ALWAYS! I can understand it with my last name as it's long and Italian, but my first name? Not really that hard. It's Nanette, but people seem to create these wacky versions in both print and in conversation. These include but are not limited to:
- Nannette (this is very common - peeps like to add an extra "n" in the middle)
- Annette
- Jeanette
- Linette
- Danette
- Manette
- Natalie (what the?)
and the most wacky one, which I've gotten a few times over the phone:
- Linda
They always spell my name wrong on my paycheck! Look at what it says: "Drew Fairy." Last week, it was "Screw Carey." - The Drew Carey Show
I HATE - HATE - when people leave an "N" out of my name, it's two "n"'s, dammit.
ReplyDeleteMy cousin got a letter addressed to "Kelly CORNHOLE." How'd you like that mess up?
Jenn - The next time I get an extra "n" I'll send it your way! :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean.. My name's spelled differently from others with the same pronunciation, so it's often misspelled... Or even mispronounced. :P
ReplyDeleteOHMIGOSH! My name is spelled with one "N"! I know it's really difficult for people th grasp the concept of a one "n" Jen, but that's me. And it's pronounced differently, I swear. I refuse to talk to people who insist on putting in the extra "n" when they know better, like my boss or co-workers. Blah!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I have trouble with my name also. My name is one of those that has a feminine and a masculine spelling... and people are ALWAYS spelling mine the guy's way! Come on!!
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