How to change application/project name?

I need some advice on how to approach my parents about letting me change my name (legally)?

• Hi, my name is Logyn I am 14 years old and I am a girl. I hate my name, I get teased every day for having a boys name and I am sick and tired of people calling me butch/lesbo/fag/tom boy ecs. I've wanted to change my name for a couple years now, but last I year I had randomly mentioned that I'm to girly to have such a boys name to my parents and they got really upset, so I kept my mouth shut. But I'm in high school now and this entire year has been awful, I haven't been able to make any friends and people consistently call me names simply because I am girl with a guys name. I need help and guidance on how to confront my parents about this, because I want to change my name before I graduate and go to college, and I don't even want to put my name on a resume because I am so embarrassed by it. Help me please. I want to do it legally. Thank you

• Answer:

  Tell them first of all that you're bullied with that name. Tell them one night before you go to bed, so that they can enjoy the day without worrying about it. Tell them that they can help you choose a name, that you want them to help you choose it. Tell them you'd love the name if you were a boy but unfortunately you aren't. Maybe they'd feel better if you wanted to keep the initials (Lois or Louisa are nice names beginning with L) and maybe they would feel better about it. If you can't tell them straight away, hint it for about a week and if they don't ask you about it in the end just tell them straight out with a very big hint. Talk to your pet and tell the pet you don't like your name and then "act" as if you haven't noticed that you're parent was there. I can understand why you want to change your name. When I was younger I used to think that my name wasn't normal and was very uncommon, but then I realised that it was OK and I didn't get bullied. But it's different for you. Try to make friends because it's only a name. It won't matter if they tease you when you ask them to be friends - just ignore them and walk away and mutter under your breath (loud enough for them to hear) "Ah well, it's only a name and I'll be changing it soon so your loss" and then try it out and see what they think. And if you want to tell your parents straight out tell them but ask your siblings (if you have) to be there. Maybe ask a family member to tell your parents. Don't worry about the name. Just think, it isn't Shingles or anything worse like that.