I need a new name.

For the last year or so, my handle hasn't felt as relevant as it once did. I am no longer the same person I was when I conceived the alias. Like most of my clothes, it's worn, and ill-fitting.

I started using the name when I wanted to start over, to erase my past and move on. I've done that, forgiven myself for my mistakes, and learned from them. I've outgrown my sobriquet and it feels shabby.

An internet handle affects how people see you in ways that your actual name, or even your nickname doesn't. Most people don't choose their real world names for themselves (although I have run into a few.) Your digital moniker is one you have chosen, and when you choose one like assmonkey69, people will judge you for it (my apologies to assmonkey69, I'm sure you had very compelling reasons to use that appellation.)

I don't want to continue using a name that now has connotations with a video game I have never played. People might start to think I'm geeky or something. Wait a minute - I am geeky. I still don't like that particular video game, though. I'm not big on shooter games, or I would probably be playing it right now.

None of the other pseudonyms I use would be appropriate for everyday use. Either they're associated with things I'd rather not have everyone privy to, or I've used them for spam accounts.

So I'm asking my friends, family, acquaintances, and any random people who find my blog, to give me suggestions for a new handle. Something relevant to me, yet obscure enough that it will still be available. I like obscure. Latin is also a bonus. A prize will be awarded to the person whose suggestion I use.