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the name, Michaella Since my family believes in catholic, I got my baptism when I was young. My baptismal name has been Michaella and I thought it was a pretty name. But I havent been really familiar with the name and I used to introdue myself as "Kwon" while studying abroad because it was easier than "Hyunji" for the non Korean native speakers to pronounce. Recently, a proper English name for me is required in my office because we deal with several foreign companies. So I decided use my baptismal name finally after 15 years from my baptism. But then I realized, people think the name is unique and even native English people think it sounds like Italian. I am confused because I saw some of the characters in hollywood movies also had the name, and so i thought it was commonly used. Should I pick some other name? Or just go for it? And also my colleagues think the name is too long and want me to have nick-name out of it. What would be a suitable one? If you could correct this and also give me an answer, I will appreciate :) thanks!

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the name, Michaella

Since my family is Catholic, I was baptized when I was young. My baptismal name has been Michaella and I thought it was a pretty name. But I wasn't really familiar with the name.  Instead, I used to introduce myself as "Kwon" while studying abroad because it was easier for non-Korean speakers to say "Kwon" than it was to say ""Hyunji."

Recently, my office required a proper English name of me because we deal with several foreign companies. So I decided use my baptismal name finally after 15 years. But then I realized, people think the name is unique--even native English people think it sounds Italian.

I am confused because I saw some characters in Hollywood movies also had the same name; i thought it was a common name. Should I pick some other name? Or just go with Michaella? And also my colleagues think the name is too long and want me to have a nick-name. What would be a suitable one?
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Michelle is more commonly used in the US and Canada than Michaela, though we know that name also.
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thanks :)! that's what everyone around me has been telling me.
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Hmmm.... If you want to be 100% sure English speakers will recognize your name, I suppose it would be better to go with "Michelle."
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yeah, i also thought so. but the people i met recently reacted as if they had never heard the name before (they were from North America). So it made me think that i probably should go with other name ! But I guess I can still go with it as long as i like it :) thanks !

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