Hi, my name’s Ryan.
It’s my middle name, for those that don’t know. It’s also what my parents have called me, since shortly after naming me after my dad (I’m a Junior!) It’s been a fun ride since it sounds just like Brian if I’m not careful when giving it to people in noisy places, like cafes.
It’s also super common, so I’m often turning around when similar-sounding names, or even my own, are called, when another Ryan is intended.
I’ll have to find out how it was chosen since that story is one I don’t recall being told.
Is there a story behind your name? What does it mean and how was it chosen?