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[Harlot]

I don't think the name "John" would go extinct simply because it is banned. What about those studying genealogy, who may run into thousands of "Johns" who are dead and gone. Will they just simply ban those people from being mentioned? Maybe your great great grandfather, which your family takes pride in, name is John. You can't ban a name, as names are not dictated by the government. For example, what about nick names? I know many people who are nicknamed "John". Do you think they will give up their nickname simply because there is a ban or law against using it. What will be the punishment for disobeying the law? Will you be fined for saying "John" or put to death? Even though I understand you were speaking hypothetical, I don't even see how the hypothetical you presented makes a point in regards to a name going extinct.

As for your question on would I change my name to "John"...I sure would consider it if I could go back to when I was first born in change it. I have no problem with my own name, but I have a difficult time announcing it sometimes. People think that I am saying a completely different name. My name is simply, but I don't know why I don't articulate it like it is suppose to be articulated unless I really pay attention every time I say my name. I really wouldn't like being called anything else based on the fact that I have been called my name for almost two decades, but if I could go back to childhood, I would consider it.