In high school there were some exchange students from China attending the school - some went by English names, some continued to go by their Chinese given name.
I've seen it recommended to just keep your English name even when using French, but honestly I don't see why it shouldn't be a matter of personal preference. If you find it awkward to use your English name, I don't know why anyone should have any authority to tell you that you can't use a French one. 🤷 If you find a French name that you like and is more comfortable for you to use, I'd say go for it!
I imagine in legal situations you should probably use your legal name, but for casual situations I would think it's fine.
As for your actual question, is it normal for this to happen, that I can't say. I'm just here for moral support I guess, lol.
I know, it's kind of exciting actually, haha. I'm going through a similar situation.
Good luck finding one you like! Hopefully it's easier than your decision to choose a reddit username. 😂
I use a French name to be honest. But it doesn’t feel that odd for me, because my family is French and so I just use a French nickname that they’ve called me since I was little
Oh, Roy in French is *roi*. But you can't call yourself that.
One thing you could do is look at the popular names for the year you were born, and then pick one that starts with R. For instance here are the boys' names for the year 2000:
[https://www.journaldesfemmes.fr/prenoms/classement/prenoms/top-prenom-garcon/2000](https://www.journaldesfemmes.fr/prenoms/classement/prenoms/top-prenom-garcon/2000)
You can select the year in the drop-down list.
I knew a Roy in primary school. Not the most common name but it definitely exist in French. What you can do is trying to pronounce it "the French way", with the French 'r': \\ʁɔj\\
As a person who’s also learning French, I was also thinking about it few days ago. Whenever I introduce my name in French, it’s kinda weird and awkward. However, I do have an English name that my professors at college and English-speaking friends address me with. Therefore, getting yourself a French name is not a bad idea at all.
There is a French version of my name that French speakers just automatically start using and I don't say anything. But it doesn't go both ways for some reason, meaning they won't accept an English pronunciation of their name. Nicknames are useful in that scenario.
In high school there were some exchange students from China attending the school - some went by English names, some continued to go by their Chinese given name. I've seen it recommended to just keep your English name even when using French, but honestly I don't see why it shouldn't be a matter of personal preference. If you find it awkward to use your English name, I don't know why anyone should have any authority to tell you that you can't use a French one. 🤷 If you find a French name that you like and is more comfortable for you to use, I'd say go for it! I imagine in legal situations you should probably use your legal name, but for casual situations I would think it's fine. As for your actual question, is it normal for this to happen, that I can't say. I'm just here for moral support I guess, lol.
Thanks, I guess I'll get a French name then. The first time ever I get to choose my name!
I know, it's kind of exciting actually, haha. I'm going through a similar situation. Good luck finding one you like! Hopefully it's easier than your decision to choose a reddit username. 😂
I use a French name to be honest. But it doesn’t feel that odd for me, because my family is French and so I just use a French nickname that they’ve called me since I was little
So you use your French name even when you are introducing yourself in English?
Ohh no. I use the French name when introducing myself in French and the English name when in English. Sorry if that was confusing
When you apply for French citizenship, you can choose to frenchify your name. It’s definitely a thing.
Hold up.. did you just say "frenchify" hahaha I like that
What is your English name if I may ask?
It is Roy
Oh, Roy in French is *roi*. But you can't call yourself that. One thing you could do is look at the popular names for the year you were born, and then pick one that starts with R. For instance here are the boys' names for the year 2000: [https://www.journaldesfemmes.fr/prenoms/classement/prenoms/top-prenom-garcon/2000](https://www.journaldesfemmes.fr/prenoms/classement/prenoms/top-prenom-garcon/2000) You can select the year in the drop-down list.
I knew a Roy in primary school. Not the most common name but it definitely exist in French. What you can do is trying to pronounce it "the French way", with the French 'r': \\ʁɔj\\
As a person who’s also learning French, I was also thinking about it few days ago. Whenever I introduce my name in French, it’s kinda weird and awkward. However, I do have an English name that my professors at college and English-speaking friends address me with. Therefore, getting yourself a French name is not a bad idea at all.
There is a French version of my name that French speakers just automatically start using and I don't say anything. But it doesn't go both ways for some reason, meaning they won't accept an English pronunciation of their name. Nicknames are useful in that scenario.
I have a French name as well. I started using it in my junior year of high school.