What's in a Name? // Here is the Meaning of my Username... What's Yours?

Hello Friends!

Lately I have been getting a lot of inquiries about my username and what it means… so I thought I’d share that with you! Ps… My name is not Cate (common misconception).

I would also LOVE to hear the story of your username! Did you decide to use your real name, or come up with something different? There are many schools of thought on choosing a username, but there are clear trends.

Trend #1

Some people use their real name. For example - @wadepatterson, @paolajane, @steemmatt, and @brian.rrr.

Trend # 2

Some people include a description of what their blog is about! For example - @allasyummyfood, @surfermarly, @polebird, @melbookermusic, and @goldmatters. (This seems to be the most popular trend because SO many examples came to mind!)

Trend # 3

Finally, some come up with interesting words or phrases that are significant to them in some way. I went this route because I didn’t want to use option number one, and I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to blog about when I signed up. Some examples of others using this method would be - @firepower, @luczypher, and @raised2b.

Does Picking a Good Username Really Matter?

Yes and no.

Producing good content and engaging with the community in a meaningful way has WAY more to do with your success on the platform. That being said, picking something that is easy to read, easy to say, and memorable in some way can help you out.

If your username is super long and hard to understand, people are less likely to remember it or take the time to type it out and tag you in things. Long usernames are okay if they are clear words strung together to form a phrase, but if it is a bunch of letters and numbers jumbled together – no one is going to know how to say it and thus will have a hard time remembering it.

What Does Coruscate Mean?

Coruscate is honestly just a word that I really like! It means, “To reflect brilliantly, to sparkle”. I think this really encapsulates me and the energy I try to bring into the world. We will save the “Building your brand” conversation for another day…but I hope you guys can feel that energy through my posts here.

Did I do a good job picking my username? Yes and no. I did a good job because I really like it (most important factor), and because it is pretty short and easy to say. The only problem, is that no one knows what that word means! Well, maybe a few of you will now after reading this post. It has also created some confusion over what my real name is, and so from a branding perspective – I made it a bit too vague. Like I said above though, I think your reputation on the platform is determined by your content and engagement – having a good user name is just icing on the cake!

So what is my real name? Lea :) ps… I disclose a fun fact about my name in the Dtube video!

Respecting Anonymity

Some people prefer to stay anonymous, which is why they chose a username that does not disclose their personal information. I am totally fine either being called Lea or Coruscate – but not everyone feels the same way. As you get to know people better on the platform and you learn their names, maybe check with them to see their preference. Please be respectful if they would prefer to not have that information posted publicly.

What About You?

I hope you guys enjoyed learning a bit more about me and my username. Now it’s YOUR turn to share! How did you come up with your username? Now that you’ve been using it for a while… do you still like it?

Xo, Lea

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