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    Default Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    Yea,

    I was hired last week at a club and the manager asked me if I had a stage name and I told him not yet. He suggested that I use my name Brandi but spell it with a y. Why I would do that I don't know, because you dont go around spelling your name for customer, I guess. But he said no one else had the name and I should use it. But I don't think I want to do that.

    Here are some pics of me.Can you give me any name suggestions? I would like a realistic name, something cute and feminine.


    I am so excited!!!!
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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    I've never had a problem with using my real name, done it for seven years. I couldn't come up with a stage name so I said "just call me Susan" and never changed it. If you want to go with Brandi go ahead. It's a different enough name thay most people will think it's a stage name. I get guys who will hound me for my "real" name and don't beleive me when I tell them that Susan is my real name. After awhile I tell them it's Bertha and they drop the subject.

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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    lol, susan made me laugh!

    anyways, i know a girl that just goes by her real name, because she doesnt feel like dealing with a fake name... im sure its not too uncommon to use your real name, and if you're comfortable with it, then thats all that matters!


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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    I've always used my real name and never have had a problem.
    But then again, I'm a guy and 6'7, so I probably wouldn't have had a problem anyway.


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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    Brandi is good, but how about Brianna, Kyla, Jada, or Michelle?


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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    I was going to suggest Michelle as well...I think you would suit it. If you don't feel comfortable going by your real name then don't do it...there are so many names out there that you can choose from!!!

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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    how about breauna or michelle.

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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    My votes are for Michelle and Andrea.

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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    I really think Michelle would be cute but Brandy, or Brandi works as well. A lot of dancers I've worked with in the past have used their real names. I've never used my real name for anything regarding work but that's just me.


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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    I am one of those that uses my real name. Yet there have been instances where there is another dancer using my name therefore I have a back-up and a back-up for my back-up

    Therefore... if you feel comfortable using your real name... use it. If not, choose another one. That's all there is too it in the end. As for the different spelling of your name... Brandy is the most common way of writing it therefore most DJs (or whoever does the work roster and stage roster) won't spell it wrong.


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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    thanks. You all have been so helpful. I think I am going to keep my real name. i like it and I think it fits me.

    Michelle is cute to, honestly I have never thought of it, But thanks for the suggestions.



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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    Quote Originally Posted by Susan-Va
    I couldn't come up with a stage name so I said "just call me Susan" and never changed it.
    Ha! I would never respond to the DJ when he'd call me by my stage name, so I said to hell with it and used my name too.

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    Smiley Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    No matter how many times you try and convince customers that your stage name is your real name, they still won't believe you! So, if you are comfortable with it, go ahead and use Brandy

    If you want to use a stage name, I agree with the other girls that you look like a Michelle.

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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    Trinity: That manager sounds like a moron. Why the hell would it matter how you spell the name. The DJ on duty will likely spell your name how he wants. The name sounds just the same either way over the mic.

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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    I really suggest using a fake name at work. There are too many reasons to list on why it's a good idea.

    I actually like your SW screenname- have you considered using it ?

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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    Well I wanted to use my screen name Trinity, but there is a girl who already has it. BUMMER!!!

    But I do like the name Michelle. One girl told me it was okay as long as the customers don't know my real name then its okay.

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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    You could always dance as Brandy/i and then tell customers your real name is Michelle.

    (My stage name is Brandy. Nobody believes that it's my real name. It isn't. They always believe me that my real name is Katherine. It isn't.)

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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    Trinity is 3 so why not Gemini (2) or Quadra(4)?
    Penta (5) sounds obscure but Hexa(6) works on a number of levels(sounds like Sex).
    You can tell people you are twice as good as Trinity. lol

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    Default Re: Should I use my real name, but spelled differently?

    Quote Originally Posted by RedZ28
    My votes are for Michelle and Andrea.

    Post #1700.
    I like simple names. The less complex, the easier to remember...Brandi is good...or Michelle...

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