The Name I Wanted


 Jaico George

ESL INTG 100

September 17, 2022 


The name I wanted


                                             

The name that my parents gave me is unique and hard to pronounce for some people. I got my first name, Jaico from my grandfather and my last name, George is from my father. Growing up in India, I never met anyone who named Jaico. I must admit that there are both advantages and disadvantages for having such a unique name. It is easier for me to find my name among a long list of people but on the other hand people can easily pick on me.

Both mine siblings are named after my maternal grandfather and paternal grandmother, but all of us have the same last name. At home my parents call me Chacko, which is a Malayalam (My native language) version of the name Jacob, and a lot of people are familiar with the name Jacob worldwide.

            Hopefully, in the future if I ever get a chance to change my name, I will change it officially to Jacob George. 


      

Comments

  1. JOOKYOUNGSeptember 18, 2022 at 11:13 PM

    My name is not common in Korea, too. I hated it when my teacher called my name in every class because my name was unique in high school, but now I like it because I think it's special! I hope you get the name you want!

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  2. Noon_Supannika September 21, 2022 at 3:48 PM

    Hi Jaico, your name is so unique, I don't think there're any disadvantages for having a unique name. Jaico and Jacob both name are great ^_^

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  3. LinnekerSeptember 21, 2022 at 5:06 PM

    I think you have a really nice name, Jaico. Also, it was nice to know that your name is not common in India. I completely understand what you said about being easy to find your name among other in a list, because it is the same situation for me.

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  4. Yilin chenSeptember 25, 2022 at 10:27 AM

    The story of your name is very interesting because in China, you can meet others name is same as yours. I think no one has same name as yours is very special.

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  5. YingXin ChenSeptember 25, 2022 at 2:46 PM

    Hi Jaico! Thanks for sharing your name story. For me, each name has its unique meaning and no matter it is common or not. However some people will be discriminated when they were still children because of their special names. I know that feeling and hope you can feel more comfortable after you change your name if it is possible.

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  6. Xuetong chengSeptember 25, 2022 at 5:51 PM

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  7. Xuetong chengSeptember 25, 2022 at 5:53 PM

    Hey, Jaico, your name is good to look into and getting to know about , your name is unique and your new name is interesting. Next time I'll call you Jacob.

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  8. rukhsarSeptember 29, 2022 at 2:50 PM

    My name is also difficult for people to pronounce :) :). Having a unique name is good and also we will call you Jacob it is nicer, thanks for shearing.

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