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Hi MMers, I am thinking about changing my name into a modeling name (something like actor's stage name). What do you think is the pros and cons of that? Models, what are your thought? and also any suggestion for a name? I'm stuck lol May 09 14 01:41 am Link I recommend a stage name! Pros: Separation of modeling and personal life (though rabid fans can still track your real name down if they are determined enough) An ability to pick a name that allows you the chance to be high up on a Google search Cons: No real cons unless you pick a name not suited for your modeling niche. For example, "IDiivil" is not accepted by most publications (at least in the beauty/fashion realm), so I have to use some variation of that or my real name for those situations. "IDiivil", on the other hand, is A-OK for alternative publications or lines... so make sure you pick a name that you won't be barred from using in some way unless you've done some serious work in linking the two together (so that people will recognize you as you regardless)  One last con is that you may feel the desire to change your stage name (you've outgrown it, you're tired of it, etc)... Don't. Seriously. Just don't. It's a tough con to fight sometimes though! May 09 14 01:59 am Link There is only advantage if you pick a name which works for you. When picking a name it is good idea thinking on the sonority, how easy it is to remember and to people associate to you working characteristics. I once watched a video talking about how companies name's hemped them to become stablished and easy to recognise just by their name sonority. --Marcio Faustino-- May 09 14 02:33 am Link I personally don't think a stage name that's easy to remember is necessary for a modeling career. In fact, I think an easy to remember name kinda makes one mediocre..remember, that is just my opinion. My name is actually Jo and most of my life, I've been called "Bunny"...though it's not a realistic name, it suits me very well. When I'm in front of the camera, I become "Jo Bunny"..someone sensual, flirty etc.....the point is, choose a name that you can actually feel. A name that come natural and gets you into character. Your character in front of the camera is your art. Do what moves you, do what you feel. I also notice models changing their stage name a lot. I don't think that is good for business... Which is why I think my advice of naming yourself a name that you can actually feel. Appeal to yourself and not to others and everyone will be drawn to you. May 09 14 03:29 am Link Know that now that you've already started under your real name, it's going to be hard to delete all traces of it. May 09 14 01:54 pm Link I know this is of no help (and not a good suggestion), but I can't help seeing... PhanTasm or PhanTastic  May 09 14 02:13 pm Link Thanks so much anyone who replied! Alabaster Crowley wrote: yeah you are right. But just like Idiivii said, a unique stage name makes it easier for model to come up with google search, also my real name is way too common. Jo Bunny wrote: I have been thinking about just use my real name, but there is that concern about google search, Phan and Nguyen are two very very common Vietnamese last name, I will be buried among thousand and thousand of Phan and Nguyen before anyone can find me CHAD ALAN wrote: hahaha thank you CHAD, always the fun one, what would MM forum do without you. May 10 14 11:43 am Link Potentially also not helpful, but I would TOTALLY do PhanTastic. If you are doing/ planning to do modeling that could in the way of a future career path, it's best to do it under a stage name. It's not failsafe, but it's safer. If not, I have no problem with my real name being out there. May 10 14 11:47 am Link K I C K H A M wrote: you are right about the future career thing, but my images are so safe I can't really imagine what harm would it do to my future me. May 10 14 03:02 pm Link Phan Nguyen Nguyen wrote: Life always has a few surprises up its sleeve, and, if you could imagine what they were, they would not be surprises. May 10 14 05:43 pm Link natural beauties of qld wrote: Thank you, i think you and KICKHAM have a points. I think that or Phantasia, which is like fantasy is very me, cuz i'm such a day dreamer lol May 10 14 07:40 pm Link I have a super, super common first name. I also had a very uncommon maiden name, and a married last name that I prefer to keep private because of being prominent in some social circles here and maintaining a certain level of privacy. So when I first started modeling I tried out a couple names for a month or so each, then I finally settled on Dekilah. I have always liked the name Delilah/Delila, but I found the variant in an older baby name book and thought it seemed like a nice change. I ended up very, very lucky because the name is rare and I dominant the Google search for my name for at least the first 3 or 4 pages. The name is short and fairly easy to remember, though some people struggle to pronounce it properly the first time (rhymes with Delilah, not Tequila and it's not "Deck-a-lah" or "Da-killah" ). I like that it looks and sounds like a real name, but it also seems kind of exotic and refined (in my mind, at least). It also sounds phonetically like "Godiva" in a way, and I think I was subconsciously drawn to it because of that as well. So really, all in all, I chose a name I liked that I felt was suitable. I really didn't put a lot of thought into it at the time. I do agree that it's probably better to put some thought into it and to find something that you don't forsee outgrowing quite quickly or that limits your genre more than necessary. You've gotten some really good advice so far, so I'll just stop here ^_~ May 12 14 08:29 am Link Phan Nguyen Nguyen wrote: When I started modeling, I never thought I'd be a nude model. Ever. May 12 14 07:44 pm Link I think there's lots of ways to go, but care should be taken. It's so super easy to pick a name thats as tacky as plaid golf pants. Might sound cool and catchy, but then gets old and funky and you'll regret it. I tend to do a bit of an eye roll when I see one of these. Not a fan of model names that make the model sound like some fantasy character or superhero. I tend to prefer names that have at least of modest chance of being confused for something real, but probably isn't. Some girls get great mileage out of a clever, succinct name which is great. But I've seen so many bad examples that just make me cringe. The name suggestions thus far "Phan" this or that - ugh. Sorry. lol May 12 14 08:01 pm Link James Ogilvie wrote: This. May 12 14 08:18 pm Link Alright, I'm coming back to be serious. I actually like PhanTastic if that was just your MM screenname. But, you'd need to put a "real" type name in your bio and use that overall. For instance, a cutesy name will not be used in a magazine publication, and when people meet you they won't know what to call you. I'd pick a name you like, but not your middle name, as I think that would come back to you too easily. I have friends who have used their grandparents first or middle names, and just a name they like, or what they would've picked/ did pick for their stripper name to be. May 12 14 09:12 pm Link Azimuth Arts wrote: omg this! This just made me fall of my chair laughing think about some random man calling me Phantasia and everyone around probably will think I am a hooker lol. But I guess i can always let photographer know that they should call me Phan, which is my real name. James Ogilvie wrote: Thank you for your reply. May 12 14 09:12 pm Link K I C K H A M wrote: Dekilah wrote: I think you both make a lot of sense, it's just really hard to pick a 'real' sounding fake name that also easy to show up on google. May 12 14 09:14 pm Link Since this is still going, I just have to chime in with I've heard nothing but good things about my name. Jussayin' May 13 14 12:53 am Link fluffycakes I love the name, way cute. I just had to open this thread to read your response. May 13 14 05:26 am Link I always VOTE fluffycakes...... May 13 14 07:50 am Link |
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