Conversation Changer #6: Name Meaning

Prepare: Look up the meaning of your name.

What to do: Interrupt the person talking and start talking about the meaning of your name.


Example:
Carlos: ... so I saw this movie and the main character was really cute! Did you guys see that movie?
Jarrah and Fred: Umm…
Carlos: And that other one! Didn't you think that one was really attractive?
Jarrah: Did you know that my real name is Jabari Jarman Jarrah Juma?
Carlos: Huh?
Jarrah: It means a fearless German eucalyptus tree born on a Friday.
Kris: I wish my name meant something cool like that.
Fred: My name means peaceful ruler. That means I rule you guys with an iron fist.
Kris: What about peaceful?
Fred: Huh?
Carlos: Okay then. I wonder what my name means…
Jarrah: It means Strong one. But mine’s cooler. I'm a eucalyptus tree. And I wasn’t even born on a Friday and I’m not even German! How awesome it that?!
Carlos: Cool…

Conclusion: You changed the topic! A new conversation about name meanings was started.

Warning: If you have a boring name meaning, the conversation might end really quickly. I suggest you change your name to something with a cool meaning or make one up.