celso Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) Anybody here use one? My first name is Calogero. Which of course is impossible for Thai people to say. My middle name is Salvatore, even worse. It is funny sometimes in starbucks the look of fear from the cashier when I give my name. But it would be nice to have a name my friends can at least pronounce. Calo and Salvo also are difficult. I'm sure other people have this also. Any "Lilith"s in Thailand? What do you do? Make a new name? Edited February 1, 2014 by celso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct99q Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Try Seedaa.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post harrry Posted February 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2014 Just use farang. It is what they will call you anyway. Seriously just think of a standard thai nickname like Lek or Daeng or anything as long as it easy for you to pronounce correctly. It will save a lot of hassle. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) They have no legal status so go ahead and adopt one and when you introduce yourself say 'My name is Calogero, nickname Boss' or whatever. Thai people wouldn't think that was at all unusual. In fact many Thais are surprised to hear that you don't have a nickname. Ask some Thais what they think would be a good nickname for you. Common ones include English words like Boat and Mob but said with a Thai accent. Edited February 1, 2014 by edwardandtubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) Your full name wouldn't be "Calogero Joseph Salvatore Maurici" would it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calogero Calogero means "beautiful old person" - so you could use that as a basis - "Loong" perhaps or "goh". (elder uncle / oler brother) or "thao" (poo thao - respected older person) //Edit: Type Edited February 1, 2014 by wolf5370 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonarax Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Calo.. simple 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Naam Posted February 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2014 using a Thai nickname requires a work permit... i think 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) I have observed that when a name is not available, service personnel are content to use "hey you" . If you insist on a name, I suggest keeping it simple. Use a letter, such as M. There are a lot of guys out there with nicknames like Beer, Golf, Nut, so don't bother with those. I used Klip for my friend's latte at the starbucks once, and it didn't go over well, especially after I pretended not to hear.. He said I was being childish. True, but I like to laugh. Edited February 1, 2014 by geriatrickid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted February 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2014 It is funny sometimes in starbucks the look of fear from the cashier when I give my name You tell the cashier your name???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylon Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Pee Baa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsune Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Yeah you need a special authorization from the Ministry of Immigration. Apply through a legitimate nicknames agency. And renew your extension every three months. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeichen Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I don't see why Calo would be hard to say for Thais. They have all of those sounds. Personally, I find it annoying when people make up nick names. In china and Korea all of my students had English names, but no one outside of the class knew them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celso Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 I don't see why Calo would be hard to say for Thais. They have all of those sounds. Personally, I find it annoying when people make up nick names. In china and Korea all of my students had English names, but no one outside of the class knew them. Tends to be said either Kao, Klao, or Caol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Thai Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I know a Thai girl whose nickname is Kal. Maybe you can call yourself Cal, problem sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Mine is: Big Shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardandtubs Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Mine is: Big Shot Are you sure it's not Bog Shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 "Buff " is the one my wife gave me . She loves me really ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pancakeman Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) It is funny sometimes in starbucks the look of fear from the cashier when I give my name You tell the cashier your name???? lol; no wonder they have a look of fear Edited February 1, 2014 by pancakeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Mine is: Big Shot Are you sure it's not Bog Shit? Please note the goofy smiley face with tongue stuck out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Just use ATM! You'll have more friends than you'll ever want! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Not ending in "L" since that changes to "N" sound. But Calo should be fine, especially if you use a full glottal stop after the Ca, so Ca-Lo. But Thais are most comfortable with a single-syllable nickname - personally I like "Boss" and that's pretty common even among little kids. "Benz" is another good one for status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajaan Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) It is funny sometimes in starbucks the look of fear from the cashier when I give my name You tell the cashier your name???? They ask for it in Starbucks so they can call you when your order is ready. Worldwide. You obviously need to get out more. Edited February 1, 2014 by Ajaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KarenBravo Posted February 1, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2014 Yes........but, it'll make you sound like a total <deleted> to other westerners (and possibly Thais, too). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Not at all. Many bi-cultural people have one name for when they are conversing in English vs the other language. Even my kids call both me and their mother one name when speaking in Thai and another when speaking English. No confusion at all. And if using "Boss" as your Thai nickname, ignorant foreigners would assume the Thais were just being respectful 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajaan Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 As another poster said, a one-syllable nickname is best. And keep in mind that if you do use a two-syllable nickname, Thais will always emphasize the final syllable (so "Calo" becomes "Ca-LO"). One of my students is named "Alberto," and he came up with the nickname "To" (unaspirated t at the beginning) which works fine for him both in Thailand and Cambodia...simple and easy for them to pronounce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellie Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Why not call yourself Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimaxx Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 As another poster said, a one-syllable nickname is best. Maybe, but not when it ends with an "x". To a random Thai person I usually introduce myself as Jonny, as most Thai people would rather call me mack or magg instead of Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 They are calling you Max, that's just how they pronounce it. English ending "X" is actually "K"+"S". But ending "S" doesn't exist in Thai, just as starting a word with "NG" is very hard for many NES. Send a fax and a FAQ have the same sound at the end, no aspiration, could call it swallowing the ending consonant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickOfEm Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Yes you can and don't forget the Khun infront and wai everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 You can try i hear, i baah, i raat. All three would work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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