# In which xtn considers a new name, and asks for opinions **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 9, 2001, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-xtn-considers-a-new-name-and-asks-for-opinions/64899 "2001-05-09T18:51:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![OxyMoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9a140/32.png) [@OxyMoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OxyMoron)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2001, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-xtn-considers-a-new-name-and-asks-for-opinions/64899/1 "2001-05-09T18:51:23Z")
The one I have I use for my e-mail address, and I dunno, I just don’t like them to be one and the same. So help me out here - I’ve thought of a few possibilities: 1. **Tock**. From Phantom Tollbooth. I’d prefer Milo, the protagonist, but I’m afraid I’d be confused with Milossarian. I have also considered 2. **KingAzaz** , since my favorite scenes involve his Cabinet, and 3. **TheWhetherMan** , whose station in Expectations begins the book. 4. **JeremyFisher**. The first book I could read by myself. 5. **Neodymium**. A chemical element I’m fond of (makes great glass). 6. **Nicodemus** , the cool rat from Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. 7. **Him**. The villain from “The PowerPuff Girls.” 8. **RantingSwede**. From “Sheep in the Big City.” The problem is that I’m not Swedish (although of some Swedish descent), and I pride myself on ranting as rarely as possible. Also from “Sheep”: 9. **PvtPublic** , and 10. **Oxymoron**. That’s enough, I guess. ---
**Author:** ![OxyMoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9a140/32.png) [@OxyMoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OxyMoron)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2001, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-xtn-considers-a-new-name-and-asks-for-opinions/64899/2 "2001-05-09T18:57:00Z")
Hey, since I _am_ a lawyer, and I _do_ live in NYC, “ **CoolRat** ” has an interesting ring to it, too… ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Cynical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Mr.Cynical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Cynical)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2001, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-xtn-considers-a-new-name-and-asks-for-opinions/64899/3 "2001-05-09T22:11:52Z")
If I were allowed to change my name (again!), it would undoubtedly be to the more…sexy Zap Brannigan, my hero. I hand my claim to you. ---
**Author:** ![Arden\_Ranger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@Arden\_Ranger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arden_Ranger)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2001, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-xtn-considers-a-new-name-and-asks-for-opinions/64899/4 "2001-05-09T23:25:01Z")
What!? I’m stunned! Shocked, I say! No one has been in here yet to suggest The Perfect Name?? Fine, fine. I’ll do it since the lovely and talented **evilbeth** is not around yet. _ahem_ **Chicken of Bristol** would be a cool name. ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2001, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-xtn-considers-a-new-name-and-asks-for-opinions/64899/5 "2001-05-10T01:38:51Z")
I’ll vote for **Chicken of Bristol**. Second choice, **Nicodemus**. Nico was a cool rat. ---
**Author:** ![OxyMoron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9a140/32.png) [@OxyMoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OxyMoron)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2001, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-xtn-considers-a-new-name-and-asks-for-opinions/64899/6 "2001-05-11T02:42:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Arden Ranger \* > > **Chicken of Bristol** would be a cool name. Huh? Am I missing something? Help! ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2001, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-xtn-considers-a-new-name-and-asks-for-opinions/64899/7 "2001-05-11T05:08:42Z")
When you do decide on something, don’t forget to log into **dantheman’s** thread: [Change your SDMB name recently? Post here!](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=70417) * * * The poster formerly known as **jti** (sig™ inserted at request of **dantheman** ). ---
**Author:** ![Emperor\_Penguin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c2a13f/32.png) [@Emperor\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emperor_Penguin)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2001, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-xtn-considers-a-new-name-and-asks-for-opinions/64899/8 "2001-05-11T07:11:19Z")
I don’t know if your a Terry Pratchett fan or not, but I love the name **Bloody Stupid Johnson**. And FTR, **Manservant Hecubus** is one of my favorite names on the board (don’t mind me, I’m a KITH nerd…).