Abeera Anwar
Names carry meaning, identity, and sometimes a whole lot of baggage. For most people, introducing themselves is a simple act, but for me, it comes with a twist. My legal first name isn’t Tim, even though that’s what everyone calls me. My real name is something far more unique: Optimus Prime. Now that I’m about to get married, I’m torn between using the nickname I’ve lived by or embracing the full name my parents gave me.
The Name That Started It All
Living Life as “Tim”
The Wedding Twist
A Name Reveal or a Distraction?
Honoring My Parents, Honoring Myself
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At the heart of this dilemma isn’t just a name—it’s about authenticity, respect, and honoring where I come from. My fiancée wants the focus to be on our love, while I want to stand as my complete self on one of the most important days of my life. So, the real question is: would it be selfish of me to introduce myself as Optimus Prime at my wedding, or is it finally time to step into the name I was given at birth?
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