# What does your username mean? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 9, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069 "2018-09-09T21:39:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2018, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/121 "2018-09-10T23:57:28Z")
> [@Richard\_Pearse](#): > > I’ve had more than one change, just ask them. Really? Sweet. Thanks, I will. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/122 "2018-09-10T23:59:18Z")
> [@Rhiannon8404](#): > > Hmm, I always parsed it as ambi / valid…that is valid both (all) ways. As in totally legit in anyway you can think of. I like the various interpretations i hear from different posters. I dont want to spoil that by giving my intended meaning. Suffice to say you are in the right universe. 🙂 ETA: my meaning isnt as wholly positive. It has more of a dichotomous meaning. ---
**Author:** ![Riemann](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/riemann/32/3133_2.png) [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/123 "2018-09-11T00:16:42Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > ETA: my meaning isnt as wholly positive. It has more of a dichotomous meaning. I guessed it to be a play on “invalid”, with the ambi- prefix converting it to meaning that your injury has had various effects on your life, some bad some good. In any event, I think it’s way more interesting than the pun in “a trophy guy”, I wouldn’t change it. ---
**Author:** ![snfaulkner](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snfaulkner/32/433_2.png) [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/124 "2018-09-11T00:19:45Z")
Ambivalent Invalid? That’s what I always assumed. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/125 "2018-09-11T00:20:12Z")
I used to be spooje. Changed to Typo Negative. 1. I clearly cannot spell. Or type 2. I am big fan of Type O Negative 3. It is also my blood type, misspelled. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/126 "2018-09-11T00:21:28Z")
> [@Riemann](#): > > I guessed it to be a play on “invalid”, with the ambi- prefix converting it to meaning that your injury has had various effects on your life, some bad some good. > > In any event, I think it’s way more interesting than the pun in “a trophy guy”, I wouldn’t change it. You are much closer. Good job. And i havent decided for sure if im gonna ask for another change or not. Thanks for the feedback. ETA: as far as Ambivalid: think “ambivalent” and “invalid” and “valid” as well as the already mention prefix “ambi-”. Its a combination of all those terms. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/127 "2018-09-11T00:26:22Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > Ambivalent Invalid? That’s what I always assumed. Yes! But not just that. Haha. Im really not trying to hijack this thread tho. ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/128 "2018-09-11T00:30:24Z")
I have some board favorites: **Ann Hedonia** is probably my fav. Also **Czarcasm** , **Hellestal** (sp?) and a few more than im blanking on because im trying to think of them. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/129 "2018-09-11T00:33:42Z")
> [@Typo\_Negative](#): > > I used to be spooje We all did. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/130 "2018-09-11T00:35:50Z")
Mine is S N Faulkner’s Amateur Radio call sign. Brian ---
**Author:** ![sisu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/df705f/32.png) [@sisu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sisu)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/131 "2018-09-11T01:12:51Z")
Some say that Sisu stands for the Finnish philosophy that what must be done will be done, regardless of what it takes. Sisu is a special strength and persistent determination and resolve to continue and overcome in the moment of adversity…an almost magical quality, a combination of stamina, perseverance, courage, and determination held in reserve for hard times. But the secret is that it is Finnish for S N Faulkner… ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/132 "2018-09-11T01:17:21Z")
Susan means Lily. Make of it what you will. ---
**Author:** ![blob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blob/32/489_2.png) [@blob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blob)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/133 "2018-09-11T01:26:09Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > What the hell is going on in this thread? Do…do you guys hear the voices too? Are you guys those voices? The voices of snfaulkner are many and varied. ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/134 "2018-09-11T13:48:40Z")
> [@Ambivalid](#): > > ETA: my meaning isnt as wholly positive. It has more of a dichotomous meaning. …but on the upside, you’ve always got a good parking spot? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/135 "2018-09-11T13:52:23Z")
I just needed something simple and easy to remember. ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/136 "2018-09-11T14:08:52Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > Funny, I wanted the name **Knowed Out**. When I couldn’t get it I gave up. It’s S.N. Faulkner’s fault. ---
**Author:** ![kopek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kopek/32/337_2.png) [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/137 "2018-09-11T14:42:29Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > I was S.N. Faulkner in a former life. No ------ I’m S. N. Faulkner. And so’s my wife!!! This thread was just calling for a Python reference. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/138 "2018-09-11T15:09:51Z")
> [@kopek](#): > > This thread was just calling for a Python reference. [If only someone had made one earlier.](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21197424&postcount=4) ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/139 "2018-09-11T15:38:05Z")
**Jophiel** is, in Jewish pseudepigraphical lore, the name of the angel sent to expel Adam & Eve from the Garden of Eden and watch over the gate to prevent their return. I learned it during a period of research on various angels, myth, lore, etc. Way back in the IRC days of the early-mid 90s, it was my usual handle since you couldn’t register/hold a name on Efnet and most angelic names would be in use when I logged in. Jophiel was obscure enough to generally be available and became my usual online moniker. Of course, the internet being a much larger place these days, it’s now typically taken when I get around to registering for things so I use it much less often. ---
**Author:** ![Akaj](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/akaj/32/145_2.png) [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2018, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-username-mean/821069/140 "2018-09-11T16:03:07Z")
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