People with first names that are also surnames, does anyone ever assume that your first name is your surname??

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My name is part of that trend of Irish surnames being used as first names for girls in North America. I work in a retail store where I wear a nametag. I’ve had a few interactions where customers read my nametag and say something like “I know some [my name]s, are you related to So-and-so?” The first time it happened I was confused for a second but then realized that they must have been assuming that the name on my nametag was my last name, so I replied “no, this is my first name” and the guy seemed surprised and confused. This has happened a handful of times and the customers are always older men, so I just wanted to know if anyone else has ever had anyone assume that their first name is their last name 😅

Posted May 4, 2025, 4:40 PM UTC

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