Jen Leo vs. Jennifer Caldwell

OK, so I'm starting to get stuck. I've always planned on changing my name in the traditional sense, but keeping it Jen Leo for writing purposes. So, what's a girl to do when filling out contact info on, lets say, special email offers for hotel websites? I just signed one Jen Leo and I wasn't sure which name to use. I suppose I'm safe until we go to Social Security, but there seem to be lots of gray lines here.

Most people don't flinch at all when I say I'm going to change my name to Caldwell. Then there's the odd few that act very surprised. It's funny really.

But let me say loud and clear that I will have to insist that those that have already been calling me Leo continue to call me Leo. Dan Buczaczer, Scott Gimple, Dana Welsh - - it's usually just my college friends. But still, they must continue it.

So there you have it. Leo will be my nickname to a select few, Jen Leo will be my writing name, and Jennifer Caldwell will be my money and mail name.  Let me know if you can think of any particular instances where I'll have a tough time figuring out which one applies to which.

CURRENT: LAS VEGAS
NEXT: LOS ANGELES, CA

Comments

[Jess]

Hey! That is so funny you are wrestling with this. I gave up and kept my name. We decided that if we have kids, then I will change it....probably. At least are kids will be Hennis'. I don't know ! Good luck with that Mrs. Calwell/Leo or how about just Jenn?

[Jen Leo]

Hey Jess, thanks for chiming in. I guess you did keep your name. That's what I see in your email. I'm definitely changing mine, and the kids will absolutely be Caldwell. But since I don't have an official job with a name plate on a door, it kind of puts everything up in the air.

I think the biggest transformation will come, namewise and otherwise, when we settle down into a town we can call home. As soon as we have an address we're proud of, the details will fall into place.

[Lubna (Dusty on BNA boards)]

Hi Jen and John

Congratulations and best wishes. Sorry, am a bit late with my wishes, I was away from cyberspace. Jen you look gorgeous. I so absoultely love your grandfather, he looks adorable and cute - just like grandfathers should. Lovely family photograph.

Some of my friends add their new name to their existing one. For instance, Vijaya Iyer Das (with Das being the husband's surname).

Best wishes,
Lubna

[Dana]

Leo...
Don't lose sleep about this one!
It's one of those things that just kind of settles into place..
And the where to use Leo.. and where to use Caldwell just becomes a given.
But know, you'll always be Leo to me! I don't think you could break me of the habit.
Dana

[Dan]

The idea is that your kids will look at you one day and say "Mom, why does the funny man keep calling you Leo?"

[Jen Leo]

Exactly!

[Jen Leo]

Dana,
Thanks! You better keep calling me Leo!

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