LJ usernames

[yendi]

So, I thought about doing this as a survey. But I want people to be able to write as much as they need to. So just respond in the comments. My question: What's the meaning/origin behind your LJ username? I'm asking about the actual unchanging userid (i.e., yendi), as opposed to the morphing item in the "name" field, although you're welcome to talk about both. I know the origins of some of your names, and can figure out others, but I'd love to know why you all chose the IDs you chose.

As for me, I've been a fan of Steven Brust's Dragaera for at least fifteen years or so. I've used all sorts of variants of names from the books online over the years, but I eventually settled upon Yendi, because they were the group of Dragaerans I most enjoyed reading about. They tend to be the ones who are not only subtle, but so subtle that folks forget how subtle they can be. As someone who almost always goes unnoticed and gets overlooked, I've always liked the idea that I can get away with being more than anyone expects or realizes. And yes, of course that's egotistical. :-) I've been using variations of this handle pretty much everywhere online for the last few years. I don't necessarily

As for my current name, well, it's a another Brust reference -- my favorite Yendi character from the books.

So, I've told you mine. Now tell me yours.

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[hotcoffeems.livejournal.com]

Yep, zip code 39428. But I think it may no longer be incorporated, sadly. It is a tiny town.