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grannysue05 Thu 10-Jan-19 11:14:46

About a year ago I opened a thread about the pseudonoms that we choose to put on Gransnet.
The freshly scented Lemongrove
The mysterious Maggiemaybe ... maybe, maybe not!
Baggs I had such an image of you until I saw your lovely picture on another thread.
MawBroon such a name of authority and we certainly respect your words.
Anniebach you must be little, yet you are not!
And I could go on and on but i won't.
There were some lovely answers and now that we have a lot of new members with equally intriguing "nom-de-plumes", I thought I would ask again what made you choose yours ?
Do you escape into a fantasy world (BlueSapphire what magic that conjures up) , or are you practical (like me) and just put your name?
Please share.

MawBroon Thu 10-Jan-19 18:45:44

Broon is Brown

Nannylovesshopping Thu 10-Jan-19 18:41:14

Because I do?

travelsafar Thu 10-Jan-19 18:12:25

Mine came about when i had booked a trip to India and it was the furthest I had ever travelled.

grannysue05 Thu 10-Jan-19 17:33:04

MawBroon
Just out of interest what does the Broon part mean?
I imagine you striding about in the Highlands brandishing a cormach!

Day6 Thu 10-Jan-19 17:29:45

I am (in 'real life') known by six variations of my forename - different people from different times in my life call me slightly different things and always have. I conceived my username on a Saturday, so I became Day6, (I was going to call myself SaturdayGran but it was a bit much to type!) - and I have been asked if it's a biblical reference too!

I wish I had introduced myself to OH by one of the shortened forms of my name, but I gave him my full moniker when I met him, which I am not fond of, and he uses it. confused

MawBroon Thu 10-Jan-19 17:09:58

MawBroon was a nod to my Scottish Heritage and to the Sunday Post for whom my father started writing while still in his teens.

Feelingmyage55 Thu 10-Jan-19 17:02:13

I always thought I felt younger than my age but life caught up with me a few years ago. I was feeling a little pessimistic when I first registered. Sometimes wonder about changing my user name but I have got used to it - and I can remember it!

grannysue05 Thu 10-Jan-19 16:58:44

Oh Callgirl1 you have just spoiled the illusion.
Fishnet tights and an abandoned air!

callgirl1 Thu 10-Jan-19 16:55:00

And I`m definitely NOT a "lady of the night", just an ex telephone operator!

grannysue05 Thu 10-Jan-19 16:53:27

You are all so inventive.
I love the close association some of you have with much loved pets.
Back in the day we had a lovely cream labrador called Ben...
GrannyBen ?

silverlining48 Thu 10-Jan-19 16:49:22

Mine is to remind me to always look for it...not always possible but try my best.

luluaugust Thu 10-Jan-19 16:26:23

Mine is my school nickname plus a memorable month

eilyann Thu 10-Jan-19 16:21:28

I'm another one who uses my (Irish) grandmother's pet name for me. Is it a thing with Irish grannies that they lengthen rather than shorten names?

BBbevan Thu 10-Jan-19 16:11:43

Mine is a mix of things in my life, and my initials.

PageTurner Thu 10-Jan-19 16:10:06

I'm always reading books.??????

Tangerine Thu 10-Jan-19 16:08:12

I just wanted a name that wouldn't identify me but was a pleasant sounding noun.

Buffybee Thu 10-Jan-19 16:03:50

I'm another one named after my much loved dog.
Buffy was named after the television show which was popular when she arrived fifteen years ago. Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Depending on how I feel she is called Buffbuff, Buffy Woof and of course Buffybee.

Billybob4491 Thu 10-Jan-19 15:58:46

I have two nephews William and Robert.

Yiayia4 Thu 10-Jan-19 15:53:37

YiaYia is Greek for grandma and I have 4 grandsons

mumofmadboys Thu 10-Jan-19 15:51:54

I tried several which weren't accepted( ? already taken) and ended up mumofmadboys. Our sons are lively, noisy and a bit mad!!

Cherrytree59 Thu 10-Jan-19 15:44:16

The lovely Cherry tree in my garden where I would sit in the shade rocking my beautiful first grandchildm.
The tree also shaded his pram whilst he had his naps. ( joy of a summer baby)

Every summer we have picnics with our three grandchildren under the shade of our cherry tree.sunshine

sodapop Thu 10-Jan-19 15:44:16

Mine is our nickname for a much loved dog.

Bellanonna Thu 10-Jan-19 15:13:08

My name would be beautiful granny in Italian. I’m fibbing about the first bit.

NanTheWiser Thu 10-Jan-19 15:02:54

Well, I like to think I am a wise Nan, but maybe I'm none the wiser!

Sparklefizz Thu 10-Jan-19 14:58:48

I fancied being something bubbly blush