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Similar to Embarrassing Middle Name, this trope covers instances when a character has a first name that they don't like to be called by. Such characters use a variety of tactics to avoid their real first name: 1. * Getting a nickname (often one that hints at their embarrassing name). 2. * Picking a new first name. 3. * Claiming their middle name is their first name. 4. * Insisting that everyone call them by their last name. Compare Fail O'Suckyname. Contrast Awesome McCoolname. Examples of Embarrassing First Name include:

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  • Similar to Embarrassing Middle Name, this trope covers instances when a character has a first name that they don't like to be called by. Such characters use a variety of tactics to avoid their real first name: 1. * Getting a nickname (often one that hints at their embarrassing name). 2. * Picking a new first name. 3. * Claiming their middle name is their first name. 4. * Insisting that everyone call them by their last name. Compare Fail O'Suckyname. Contrast Awesome McCoolname. Examples of Embarrassing First Name include:
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  • Similar to Embarrassing Middle Name, this trope covers instances when a character has a first name that they don't like to be called by. Such characters use a variety of tactics to avoid their real first name: 1. * Getting a nickname (often one that hints at their embarrassing name). 2. * Picking a new first name. 3. * Claiming their middle name is their first name. 4. * Insisting that everyone call them by their last name. If the first name is just the beginning in terms of embarrassment, then you might want to file the whole thing under Unfortunate Names. If people continue to call the character by that first name anyway, it may lead to a Do Not Call Me Paul scenario. Compare Fail O'Suckyname. Contrast Awesome McCoolname. Examples of Embarrassing First Name include:
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