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Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2024, 8:20 pm

This is Travel in Tweed ready for the pool:

Since she looks so much like Marilyn Monroe to me, I call her Norma Jean.

I call Midnight Romance Lana:

My most recent Gene purchase is Diamond Evening. I think she looks the most like Gene Tierney of any Gene so I used Gene's middle name for her. Meet Eliza:

Thanks for indulging me.

No, I won't be able to remember their names. If I make a list, I won't remember where I put it

Posted by Ivy in MA <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Ivy+in+MA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2024, 9:07 am, in reply to "Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>"

LOL.

Ha ha.

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 4, 2024, 11:27 am, in reply to "No, I won't be able to remember their names. If I make a list, I won't remember where I put it"

No I don't I have enough trouble remembering the names of the fashions and the

Posted by Karen in NZ <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Karen+in+NZ' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 5:47 pm, in reply to "Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>"

editions

I have to look things up all the time!

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 6:01 pm, in reply to "No I don't I have enough trouble remembering the names of the fashions and the"

I love that you name your dolls. I tried to do that with a few favorites years ago but I kept >

Posted by Mike <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Mike' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 2:02 pm, in reply to "Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>"

forgetting the names!! LOL

Easy to do. In truth, I have not named all of my Genes but started for a project that is still>>>

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 2:28 pm, in reply to "I love that you name your dolls. I tried to do that with a few favorites years ago but I kept >"

waiting to happen.

I have a few, and you inspired me…

Posted by Donna in FL <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Donna+in+FL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 1:05 pm, in reply to "Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>"

After I stopped repainting, I got out of the habit of naming my dolls. However, the one on the left has been named Jean since I connected a Joe Tai body to her Gene head. She also seems to have a bit of a French look to her.

Now I’m inspired to name the one on the right. She looks like a Lydia to me.

I like Lydia for her, Donna.

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 2:26 pm, in reply to "I have a few, and you inspired me…"

The first of a face keeps their name, then I create new characters (daughters, nieces, twins...)

Posted by Ori <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Ori' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 12:48 pm, in reply to "Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>"

I like the idea of the first of a face keeping her name. I've done that for other dolls.

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 2:25 pm, in reply to "The first of a face keeps their name, then I create new characters (daughters, nieces, twins...) "

I do not, that would be too much to remember for my already muddled brain! LOL

Posted by Sandra in Ohio <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Sandra+in+Ohio' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 11:04 am, in reply to "Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>"

As said below, I have a hard time remembering their names such as these>>>

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 2:24 pm, in reply to "I do not, that would be too much to remember for my already muddled brain! LOL"

Midnight Gamble, Romance or ????

LOL, I was just thinking the same thing about myself!

Posted by Rosanna in OR <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Rosanna+in+OR' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 11:53 am, in reply to "I do not, that would be too much to remember for my already muddled brain! LOL"

Oddly not really with Gene but yes to most of my other dolls. >>

Posted by Izzy <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Izzy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 7:17 am, in reply to "Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>"

Gene and friends tend to remain their own characters and original names in the sort of fictional world all my dolls inhabit. I deal with the different looks by rationalising it with the use of wigs, make up, body paint, coloured contact lenses etc.

My Integrity dolls are a bit of a crossover, I give them their own names but dolls of the same sculpt share that name - for instance almost all of my Poppy Parkers are called Tamsin and I rationalise the changing appearance the same way I do with Gene.

My BJD dolls are very character/name driven so all have individual names. I do have doubles (young teens and early twenties) versions of several characters and even a third child version of one of them.

I rename all my syb girls except Abbé or OOAKs who keep their original names although sometimes with an addition. The others, whether they are 2OAK or bigger limited editions, don’t feel like they are “mine” until they have their individual names. And yes, like you I keep a list in case I get muddled.

I try to use names which have a meaning for me and sometimes have names waiting for dolls to suit them.

All of my Cissii have individual names, but I only give names >>

Posted by Jackie_NJ <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Jackie_NJ' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 7:05 pm, in reply to "Oddly not really with Gene but yes to most of my other dolls. >>"

to some of the other dolls.

Several of the Numina dolls have their individual names, based on characters from books or shows, and the largest group, the Ficons, mostly keep the names K has given them.

I wonder why I've been so inconsistent? I have a feeling it's the record keeping that hinders me. I have no official inventory, but I might start one this fall. I'm organizing some other aspects of my existence, so I'll be think along those lines anyway. It would make sense, I think.

My Ebay store for Fashion Doll clothes:
https://www.ebay.com/str/katzmeowdesignsforfashiondolls

My Etsy Store for Fashion dolls and 60-70 cm BJDS
http://www.etsy.com/shop/KatzMeowDesigns

Many of mine are book related too Jackie, or related to places or history which interests>>

Posted by Izzy <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Izzy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2024, 11:40 am, in reply to "All of my Cissii have individual names, but I only give names >>"

me.

My only records are a yearly list with their original name and nickname…I don’t have the patience for more and so far can remember the details like which sculpt OK.

I am preparing for the future, so when the time comes........

Posted by Jackie_NJ <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Jackie_NJ' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2024, 12:28 pm, in reply to "Many of mine are book related too Jackie, or related to places or history which interests>>"

My son will not be at a loss when it's time to liquidate the collection.
This is not dire, but I have had cancer twice now. The lymphoma won't kill me, (although the medicine might, it's got horrible side effects), but I think a little preparation is in order.
Just one of the things I want to pay some attention to. Also, I will begin to have the boxes labeled, so nicknames on the label will make sense. If I don't remember the proper name, I will remember the doll by its nickname.

My Ebay store for Fashion Doll clothes:
https://www.ebay.com/str/katzmeowdesignsforfashiondolls

My Etsy Store for Fashion dolls and 60-70 cm BJDS
http://www.etsy.com/shop/KatzMeowDesigns

I agree with you on having names waiting for some other dolls like Ellowynes.

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 2:19 pm, in reply to "Oddly not really with Gene but yes to most of my other dolls. >>"

It adds to the fun of collecting!

Posted by Izzy <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Izzy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2024, 11:41 am, in reply to "I agree with you on having names waiting for some other dolls like Ellowynes."

Same here Izzy. Gene and Co & my Jamieshows keep their names. My one and only Syb you helped name >>

Posted by George in NC <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=George+in+NC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 12:50 pm, in reply to "Oddly not really with Gene but yes to most of my other dolls. >>"

My 'art' dolls are the ones I pick names for. Been putting a lot of thought into naming the three distinct face sculpts of my upcoming Amicus Phoenix Blaze boy. Greek, Middle Eastern and Japanese. But the movie star personas Mel created were remarkable at the time and have remained ingenious over time. Her original premise and justification of all eras and historical periods was what hooked me and still is just so 'right' after all these years.

Sounds just like my way!

Posted by Izzy <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Izzy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 5, 2024, 11:42 am, in reply to "Same here Izzy. Gene and Co & my Jamieshows keep their names. My one and only Syb you helped name >>"

I modify their name: Bird of Paradise=Bird, Central Park= Park, sort of thing each one different

Posted by Attila <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Attila' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2024, 11:10 pm, in reply to "Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>"

Poor Trents are just Trent LOL

I think that's a good idea. I can't remember the "given" names of them all the time though!

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 3, 2024, 2:17 pm, in reply to "I modify their name: Bird of Paradise=Bird, Central Park= Park, sort of thing each one different"

Some I have to look up! :)

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2024, 8:32 pm, in reply to "Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>"

Supposed to be in answer to Eve!

Posted by Kay in Chgo <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kay+in+Chgo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2024, 8:33 pm, in reply to "Some I have to look up! :)"

Yes, I do. Your names go so well with your Gene’s. How do you remember who is who?

Posted by Eve in Georgia <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Eve+in+Georgia' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on August 2, 2024, 8:31 pm, in reply to "Question: Do you rename your Genes?? I do.>>>"

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