Whilst not all narcissists change their name, a fair chunk do. And some may change their name multiple times throughout their lives.

Once you understand how narcissists operate, it’s clear what benefits they gain from changing their name. Here’s the main reasons why some narcissists change their name…

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Unstable Self Image

Narcissists have an unstable self image. Because they bury their authentic self to create a false superior self. But this comes at a price. Narcissists don’t know who they are.

Narcissists often bend their persona to take advantage of what’s happening. And may display wildly different characters, in different situations, with different people.

At work they may kind and friendly, to grease their way up the corporate ladder. At home they may be cold and uncaring, because they can get away with it. With friends, they may be the life and soul of the party.

With so many changes in persona, the narcissist may feel like a lost soul. And their name changes may reflect this unstable self image.

Shame

Narcissism is largely a shame based disorder. Which is why they bury their authentic selves in favour of a constructed façade. They’re literally too ashamed to be themselves.

Some narcissists change their name to distance themselves from past versions of themselves. Allowing them to create a brand new persona, free from shame.

However this may not last forever. As the narcissist may gather shame for their new name. So some repeatedly change their name, to outrun their shame.

Control

As I’m sure you know, narcissists are all about control. And expect to control relationships, and most other things in life.

However their parents assigned them their name at birth. So the narcissist had no say in it. Which in their mind could mean their parents have control over them. Particularly if they don’t get on with them.

Some narcissists take back “control” by changing their name. Which helps them believe they’re omnipotent, and have full autonomy over themselves.

A narcissist may also change their name to hurt their parents. And may do this as punishment for a perceived wrong.

Attention

Narcissists may change their name to something unusual or wacky, just for attention. But even if it’s a regular name, a change still gets tongues wagging.

Narcissists may also revel in people getting their new name wrong. Giving them the chance to scold them for making mistakes. And allowing them to enjoy watching people walk on egg shells around them.

Grandiosity

The narcissist may be dissatisfied with an ordinary name that doesn’t show how great they are. So they may change their name to something more regal, to reflect their importance.

Some narcissists take this further. And may impersonate important public figures, such as Doctors, Pilots, etc. And whilst they may enjoy the perks of this stolen status, they enjoy feeding their grandiosity more.

Some narcissists even name themselves after celebrities. Probably in the hope that some of their high status rubs off on them. And even if it doesn’t, they can fantasize that it does!

To Avoid Their Past Catching Up With Them

Narcissists know that it’s difficult to manipulate people if they know their reputation. So some narcissists routinely move to new areas, once they’ve used people up, and sullied their reputations.

Changing names helps prevent their past from catching up with them. Because their bad reputation is less likely to come back to haunt them, without a consistent name.

Rather than change their behaviours, narcissists change their victims. And this is easier if they can wipe the slate clean.

So be wary of anyone who repeatedly changes their name. It’s likely they’ve got something to hide.

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