Long ago and on a 'legacy chain' far, far away, there lived a little challenge. It was was originated by @felobtc who was inspired by the post "THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME" by @lymepoet about the origin of her username.
The challenge was fun, but with a deeper purpose: to learn more about each other, and to thereby foster friendships by sharing a bit of our true selves. So, I am hereby reviving this challenge on Hive and hope there will be lots of participants! I'm calling this a 'challenge' as opposed to a 'contest,' as there are no prizes other than strengthening our bonds with others via sharing. Also, there is no 'deadline' for participating; I hope people will continue accepting the challenge for years to come!
THE RULES
- Tell us in a post how you chose your username, the story behind it.
Tell us your real name![optional, for security reasons]- If you could change your current username, which name would you choose and why?
- Use the tag #namechallenge so that we can track all the posts.
You may post to your own blog or any community of your choice. - Nominate 5 people for this challenge.
I don't feel it would be fair if I didn't participate in this challenge, too, after reviving it, so without further ado, here goes! Many people assume my name was chosen because I like cats. While it is true that I like cats, that was not really the intent...
HOW I CHOSE MY NAME
I am quiet
until I feel comfortable around you,
then I can be quite vocal.
I can be a purr-fect and loyal friend.
I am usually sweet and gentle,
unless you corner me.
Then, I will bare my claws
and fight.
I can move very quickly.
And quietly.
Unless I'm wearing high heels.
click... click... click...
Some people call me mysterious,
although I don't try to be that way.
It just happens.
Misunderstood?
I think I'm just Miss Understood.
There's nothing quite so good
as a nap.
Or seafood.
Or a fun toy!
Or a flower.
Or that pretty stone.
Pretty stone? Pretty stone!
Is that pretty stone a quartz or a plagioclase?
hmmm...
Curious about everything.
...and thus... thekittygirl
MY REAL NAME
Not going there. However, many people call me "Kitty" in real-life, so that will suffice. 😸 One of my aunts was also called "Kitty," but it was a diminutive for "Katherine." My nickname didn't originate until later in life, so there was no confusion between my aunt and myself when I was a child.
IF I COULD CHANGE MY NAME
I would probably pick the username I've used on my personal blog (before Hive) for a long time. It is a diminutive of my middle name as well as the name of a goddess. I actually don't know why I didn't go with it when I signed-up here. 😂 I don't want to reveal it here, though, as I might still find another use for it.
MY NOMINATIONS!
NOTE: Anyone is welcome to participate, even if you weren't tagged!
𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜𝕤 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘! 😊
SOURCES & NOTES
- My rewards are being burned on this post because it is essentially the same as a post I made in April-2018 about the same topic. I didn't "decline rewards" because I want curators to get their due, and burning increases the value of the HIVE coin.
- All writing is always by me with NO AI used, not even for proofreading.
- Photo of the rock in my hand be me, as indicated.
- image at top of this post by: Qwen-Image AI - free model, photographic rendering, courtesy of PEAKD, prompt: "katie white, of the band the ting tings, singing," editing by me with PaintShopPro™
...and now, the fun video of "That's Not My Name" by The Ting Tings
I love that little pause she puts in the last line of the chorus... so cool! 😁
29-Oct-2025
Neat challenge! I will attempt to get a post out about this, this week.
!PIMP
That would be awesome! You have no post for 2025 yet! 😉 💛
I have explained my user name several times over the years. It’s not complicated. Silver self explanatory, D my first initial, 510 is for May 10th my birthday.
I remembered you shared that, which is why you weren't tagged! 😁
I remember you mentioned this in a Discord show that you would like to create a challenge, and I'm glad you did it! We have so many interesting usernames here on HIVE, and it will be great to read about the "origins" and how people came up with them...
You did mention the "poem" about your nickname, but I didn't know your real name... Thanks for sharing, Kitty!
Let's share this at @Ourpick for bigger exposure... :)
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Well, "Kitty" is just a nickname, not the name on my birth certificate! 😉 😁
Oh, I love this challenge already. I would have loved to participate but had already published a post about the topic before now. 😔
Wait, did you know you just described me in your "why you chose your username?" Gosh! 🙈 And that heels, oh, how I love heels because it make me look elegant and chic. 😂
I need to go ask my Mama and Papa some questions. Lol.
Let me tag some friends to join @beckyroyal @ellizy @cagolistic @ozibaby @ozd @kachy2022 @kamaraa @marsdave @emreal @ebonymama.
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Thanks for the invite dear BBH!
Cool.
!BBH
Yeah
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Heels 👠 makes ladies look elegant and chic. Someone sitting beside me here is saying chicken 🐔...
Not chicken but chic.
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Thank you for the mention 😀 😊
I appreciate 🙏 💛
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Hehehe. Chic or chicken, seems the same. 😂
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Agreed 👍 👍 👍
Do have a memorable day.
Thank you for inviting me
Thanks for he tag
oh! I'll have to go read the post about your name! That's cool that you feel I described you, too — that means we have a lot in common! 😁
That would be lovely, although it's been a long time since I published it. 😅
"God's work" — how lovely! Thank you for sharing that! 💗
Awwnn, you already did read it. 😅 I'm glad you liked the meaning. In fact all my names have beautiful meanings and I carry them with pride. 😍
Thanks for reading through and appreciating my name.
!PIMP
That's cool! 😎
!PIMP
!UNI
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!BBH
!WEIRD
Thank you so much! 😊
I'm curious to read why you chose"@stresskiller." 😂 I wouldn't mind if you tag me. ✌️
!BBH
all i can say is that i use that name since +/- 1986
That's a long time. I can imagine the tons of stresses you've killed since then. 😂
Are you a geologist??
No, I just like rocks, crystals, and fossils. As a child, I would often dig in the dirt with a stick looking for "pretty rocks" 😁
I see!!!😀 Interesting..then you’re the curious type I guess. That’s nice. Thanks for sharing. Thinking of taking part in the challenge. Just hoping I fall within the challenge criteria.
This is a lovely challenge and even though I have written a post on a similar post in the past year, I'll still participate.
PS: I also thought your username came about because you liked cats 😁
ah, you did! I just read it! Seven names...? Oh, my! 🙀 But they are beautiful names, for a beautiful lady! 💛 If you do write another post to participate in this challenge, please be sure to change it up a bit, so you aren't downvoted for recycling content on the platform. I'd hate if that happened. 😬
It sounds like a fun challenge. I might hop on it hehe or just enjoy reading other people's entry. I enjoyed reading yours anyway. Very poetic and hooking.
Thank you so much! 😊
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Thank you! 😊
I used to assume you chose your username because of your love for cats 🐈🤭, which I thought was cool. Even now, learning about the meaning behind your username still sounds awesome.
I always love reading people's stories behind their hive names, hopefully I get to read some this time around and learn more.
I have always found names fascinating, even names of villages, cities, and countries, as well as people! Thanks for participating! 😊
Thank you for letting us share❣️🙏🥰
Nice! I like your name.
Thank you!
Interesting initiative that really gives us a glimpse into the people behind different names. I loved how you ended the post with music and lyrics!
Hugs!
Thank you! 😊
My username? i can sum up where it came from with a single vid..
oh, that's a cool song, and she has a sweet voice! 😊
😉
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Kitties are all summed up in your "poem' about your user name. Thanks for sharing Miss Kitty and have a purrrr-fect day! 😽 !LADY
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A delightful challenge, to remind us why we have this nickname
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