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An old house, a geek, a cute transvestite, a very tall lesbian, and at least one ghost–what could happen? – Adult situations and artistic nudity. Not suitable for children.
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“adult name”… I don’t know what that means.
Is she saying she got a name change for some reason when she became an adult, or is she trying to say it’s not a nickname, but her birth name? That response really doesn’t explain anything. 🙁
A nickname is an aquired unofficial name. An ‘adult’ name would be an aquired official name.
In some cultures, people have a ‘childs’ name until they reach adulthood or ‘age of maturity’ in which time they get an ‘adult’ name (if they are lucky, they get to pick their new name, seeing how they had no control over their previous name)
It can get even more complex than that! Think:
Adult name inside the family
Adult “Use” name – Similar to a Fighter Jock’s Call Sign – “Barbi” in this instance.
Formal name for public use – often including patronymics and honors.
and a Ceremonial ‘True Name’ that help separate one from any ghosties and ghoulies which might try
to follow one across the thrush hold to adult hood, and is ONLY used during specific ceremonies, often with religious wards and enclosures.
And I forgot to note that matronymics can play a part – Navajo/Dine “born for/born to” specifications, or Hispanic ‘and’ last names – “Gonzales y Mendoza.”