In this article, we will explore how to choose a nickname, its meaning, and the philosophical aspect of the pseudonym.
When we venture into the online world, such as in chat rooms without registration, we need to choose a nickname to be recognizable to other users and perhaps attract their attention.
π§βπ¨ The Nickname is Like a Textual Avatar
When we enter a chat, we are asked to insert a nickname by which other users will identify us. We rarely use our real first and last names, preferring instead a pseudonym, a nickname (nick), or an alias.
The main difference between online and offline is that in chats, the face, the look, the voice, the body, and the clothing are absent. These physical elements help us form an impression of a person in real life.
π The Importance of the Nickname
The face is the mirror of the soul and helps us understand the essence of a person. Clothing also testifies to status: those in their careers dress formally, while young people and intellectuals often choose a more casual style. A sexy outfit can send a message of seduction.
In chats, the absence of these elements makes relationships simpler in some respects, as we get to know a person for their ability to express themselves with words. However, the apparent equality hides the fact that those who have studied handle words better than those who have not. This makes the relationship more curious and mysterious, but also more ambiguous.
π·οΈ The Choice of Nickname
The nickname replaces all these physical elements and represents the identity with which we present ourselves to others. Choosing a nickname is crucial and delicate. We decide to assume an identity, perhaps different from our own, which will influence our way of communicating. It is proven that, by changing nicknames, we also change the way we present ourselves.
A user can keep the same nickname “forever” and develop the personality linked to that nick, or they can change it frequently. Online, we are essentially anonymous and can choose a different identity each time.
π¨ Creativity in Choosing a Nickname
The web is a laboratory for identity. Expressing different identities online is not seen as a pathological aspect, but as an element of creativity and growth. We can experiment with aspects of ourselves that we know little about and express personal desires and fantasies.
π Sources of Inspiration for Nicknames
Nicknames can be inspired by various cultural fields:
- π¬ Movies and Cartoons: Naruto, Goku, Lupin, SpiderMan.
- ποΈ Mythology: Pan, Morpheus, Artemis, Dionysus.
- π Bible: Baruch, Absalom, Jezebel, Amos.
- π Literature: Scheherazade, Madhutter, DorianGray, Maigret, HarryPotter.
Others choose colors (Red, Blue), fruits (Strawberry), or animals (Wolf, Scorpion).
π “Bad” and Ironic Nicknames
Some choose “bad” nicknames like Witch, Ogre, Cobra, but this can discourage communication, the fundamental purpose of the chat.
𧩠Composite Nicknames
There are also composite nicknames, such as LoneEagle, TenderLaura, HappyIsland. These provide more elements for other users to choose with whom to interact. They can contain a meaningful word or a short phrase that describes what the user wishes to express.
π Originality in Choosing a Nickname
Among young people, there is no shortage of neologisms and onomatopoeic sounds like Cracra, Gulp, Splash. The search for originality is a forced choice but also an expression of creativity.
π§ Conclusion
Choosing a nickname should be done carefully. It is an important and creative moment in which we are reborn on the web in our own shoes or in others, following the desires and fantasies we can realize online, we hope that you can choose a nickname that you like now!
