Have you known a narcissist to change their name? Whilst not all narcissists change their name, many do. And some may change their name multiple times throughout their lives.

Once you understand how narcissists operate, it’s clear what they gain from changing their name. Here’s 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 in the moment. So they 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 often 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 doesn’t last forever. Usually the narcissist gathers shame for their new name. So they may repeatedly change their name, in an attempt 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 can mean their parents have control over them. Particularly if they don’t get on with them.

Some narcissists try to 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. They 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. Worried they may slip up and call them the wrong name.

Grandiosity

Some narcissists don’t like the fact that they have an ordinary name that doesn’t show how great they are. So they may change it to something more regal, to reflect their importance.

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 it’s difficult to draw people in if they know their reputation. So some narcissists routinely move to new areas, and change their name, if they’ve sullied their reputation.

Changing names helps prevent their past from catching up with them. Because their bad reputation is less likely to come back to haunt them.

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. They may have something to hide.

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