I would be a Sunniva of the Arctic, another form of names

If you had to change your name, what would your new name be?

My current given names are Ingvild, Synnøve and Torunn. I was born with other names and change last month (mid-late May) to my new names. I didn’t really dislike my former name but I’m more aware of my identity and felt like being more true to my new perspective on names. Plus I like them, they are awesome Norse mythology origin female given names ❤

But if I had to change my name again I would likely choose something very similar with the same meaning, Ingvild is very similar to Inghild in meaning, both are from Norse mythology and Ing is from ancestor/fertility god Yngvi/Freyr and ‘hildr‘ meaning struggle. So; ancestors struggle. Sunniva means ‘sun gift’ and is from same roots as my current given name Synnøve. I don’t think I would have three given names if I had to get new name again. But btw, I’m also actually quite happy with my new so-called ‘old aunts name’ Torunn being included in current name.

And I’ve mentioned before my last name is rare and that’s one of the reasons I’m not revealing it. My alternatives in last names include Hætta (Saami origins), Niemi (Kven origins) and Myrland (Norwegian origins, in this case from a Northern Norwegian farm/place). 

I like my last name in adult age and kept it the same. I used to hate it in childhood years because it was quite unusual, just like my divergent (and particular mostly of the neurodivergent) inner world of autism and psychosis and the very strong imagination I am truly blessed with.

I have several other alternatives in names, I also like the names Aurora and Leah.

Have a wonderful day, it’s night here right now. Thank you for reading ❤