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[ My English Name #1 ]
Does anyone know my English name? I'm Yeriel! It sounds pretty difficult, right? I know it's not a familiar name, but I chose this on purpose. As you know, my Korean name is too common here. As I grow up, I've met so many Minjis around me. There was always another Minji in my class, and there was one time even 3 Minjis were living in our apartment. Being similiar with other people, that's not my style actually. l have always wanted to be an one of kind, irreplaceable person. That's why I picked 'Yeriel' as my English name. I wanted it to be unique. While my father and I were searching for my English name, this caught up our eyes. I also like the 'l' and 'r' sound. Every time I pronounciate my name, it feels like a bead is rolling in my mouth. I love this feeling. The only thing I don't like about this name is the meaning. According to my memory, it means something like 'A person who is chosed by god', so it is quite related to religion. As a person who don't believe in any religion, I don't need that kind of meaning. But it doesn't really matter to me. The biggest reason I decided to change my name was because it's not easy for other people to get it at the first time. Most of them ask me how to spell it. Maybe it's because it is hard to pronounciate, or just not common. So ever since I joined soridream, I've kept saying to other members and Skype tutors "If you come up with any better one for my English name, please let me know!" However, even though there were some fine things laid upon my table, I couldn't find the perfect one among them. Should I go on Yeriel?
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