Say My Name
The internet tells me that my name is unique. There’s approximately five other people in the entire world that say and spell their name like I do (and zero pencils, mugs, or other gift shop paraphernalia that exists with my name on it). I’ve met other Corrin’s, but they’re always taking away an -r or adding a damn -e (or both – xoxo Complicated Mama), and generally making my life difficult.
Like when a sweet older lady working the register in Walmart tried to compliment me on my name.
“Corrine, such a pretty name.”
“Thank you, but it’s actually Corrin.”
“No, it’s right here on your license. It says Corrine.”
“There’s no -e. It’s pronounced Corrin.”
“Oh, that’s a shame.”
I actually went by the nickname Corrie up until college – by then it wasn’t worth the effort of stating my preference in a lecture hall of 200 students. I even have two distinct group of friends – pre-college friends that call me Corrie and post-college friends that call me Corrin. They each think the other is weird.
Then there’s the issue of the actual pronunciation of my name. When I introduce myself, my name comes out of my own mouth sounding like Curren. Admittedly, I talk fast and I have a bit of a Chicago-ish accent, so introductions are usually followed by confused looks. Karen? Connie? When I’m asked to clarify the pronunciation of my name, I slow down and say CORrin and they usually get it.
Until the next email I receive is addressed to Corrine.
Edited: I made a little Corrin 101 video. I’m more confused than ever.
Kristin
in my head, I say “core-rin” except faster & smoother, with the emphasis on the rin. so maybe my emphasis is wrong. (it’s more like corRIN than CORin).
also, I get it. I have the easiest & most common name in the world, and people still screw it up. constantly.
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
You’re probably saying my name more accurately than I am.
Jess (The Cozy Reader)
Twitter: thecozyreader
I’m still confused.
So, it’s not with an “U” sound it’s a OR like: CORE-in? And not CUR-REN.
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Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
That is correct!
Dana
Two things:
1. I think your name is rad.
2. I pronounce my name with a New Mexican accent (who knew?) and people think I said Deena. Drives me nuts.
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
Thank you! And I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a New Mexican accent, but I guess if I have a Chicago accent, it only makes sense.
Whitney
Would you mind posting a video of proper pronunciation.
Ever since I was little, I have had trouble saying my own name, it always comes out Winney. I’m positive that customer service think I’m a idiot!! Then you add the last name Kloss, that has never been spelled correctly on the first time. EVER!! And the spelling they have is sooooo wrong I’ve just decided its me & my hillbilly accent!
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
Solidarity! I’m so glad someone else has the same issue. And a video is actually a great idea.
Whitney
My husbands says its because I talk so fast that it all runs together.
Lindsey
Twitter: dishwaterdreams
I always used to think it sounded really odd when anyone called my ex Mike. His name is Michael. I always correct anyone who calls my son Chris. His name is Christopher. Its funny how particular we are with names!
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Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
It’s really funny you mention that because my ex-husband (also a Michael) called me Corrin even though my family calls me Corrie. My dad also uses my mom’s proper name and not her nickname.
COR-IN {silent E]
Name twin this post is awesome… and I agree with you that my mother totally mispelt my name. Its funny, I actually know another Corrine who always spelt her name CORRINE … until she found out later in life that on her actual birth cert. its spelt CORINE. lol
See- our name is at blame for my being complicated… I didn’t stand a chance. lol
Oh,… and the KAREN’s and the CONNIE’s…. DRIVE. ME. NUTS.
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
It’s like an identity crisis. Am I Corrie? Corrin? Corrine? Bonnie? Yeah, I’ve gotten Bonnie, too. Can you believe people?!
COR-IN {silent E]
oh, and my husband’s grandmother calls me CORE-RIN… which is another fun twist on our name lol
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Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
Granny’s always throwing a wrench in things.
Leigh Ann
Twitter: Torres
Don’t even get me started on complicated name spellings. I automatically sputter out the letters immediately after I say it. I curse my parents for that and swore that my children would never have to go through that. Then my mom’s all, “L-E-I-G-H is the proper English spelling!” Like who the eff even knows or cares?
Hubs is Christian, but his family and very old friends call him Chris. I did once when I was shouting across the room in a crowded restaurant, and not only did it seem really weird, he looked at me like I was insane.
And seriously I’m all confused now. I heard Christina call you CORrin once, and I said “Oh, I thought it was corRIN,” and I swear on my mac that you said it was indeed corRIN. Am I wrong? Right? Can I just call you Sal?
Longest comment ever is officially over.
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Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
Well crap. The more I say my name, the weirder it sounds. I give up.
Krystle
Twitter: homejobsbymom
People always spell my name wrong too. They automatically think its Crystal or Krystal. And alot of people think the L is an I and so I get called Krystie too. Ugh. I’ve never found anything with my name spelling on it either but I have met a handfull of others who spell their name the same way. My mom got the spelling from a soap opera lol.
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Middle State
I love unusual names. My husband has one. I have an uncommon but boring name (that’s why it’s uncommon *snore*) that I’m only now learning to appreciate. Both of us never got those nifty pencils or lidded cups or tooled leather bracelets when we were kids and always felt left out. Also, in school, if someone shouted your name, you KNEW it meant you because there were no others. While no one mispronounces my name, no one gets my husband’s name right. I even had an argument with a guy at work who insisted I had my husband’s name wrong. Sheesh!
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Casey U.
I know I am a little late but I just found your blog. I love your name! My name is easy Casey (pronounced CASE-E) and I get Cassie (CASS-E) all the time! It drives me crazy and I always yell “My name doesn’t have the word ASS in it” when anyone pronounces it that way.
Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee
I hate to say it…but people are stupid.
I can’t believe people mistake Casey for Cassie!