+Jeanovanwam Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I used to play Halo on Xbox and my name is Jono however I liked oysters so my mates used to call me Jeano (like Jean Claude Van dadgum) anyway we went to add JeanoVanDamn into the username into the Halo it was to large to fit so after a few beers we shortened it and from then I became Jeanovanwam over 10 years later I still get called that name! Quote Link to comment
+TNT56 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just getting started into geocaching and came up with the user name geotim56, then fiancé decided she would like to go along. So my name being Tim and hers is Tammy hence TNT56, and so the story begins... Quote Link to comment
+Geocacher_64 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) My user name was a simple and easy choice using my year of birth. This also conveniently shortens nicely to GC64 for logging purposes. The Avatar btw is from Stargate SG1 and appropriate since it is extremely unlikely that you will find me venturing out on my own. I don't see any foreseeable reason to invest in a gps or even a smart phone just to participate in this game. I am content to support friends who enjoy this more than I do and tag along whenever it suits me. I enjoy the exercise and learning about the enviroment/landmarks around me in ways that I never could before. Edited July 19, 2019 by Geocacher_64 update Quote Link to comment
+barefootjeff Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 My name's Jeff and I'm barefoot as much as possible - now that I've retired from work that's pretty much always. I've only had to don shoes on one of my finds so far, as it was on an oyster-covered rock in the middle of a lake. Many of the local caching community have now shortened my name to BFJ and I sometimes use that abbreviation on nano logs. Quote Link to comment
+Jayeffel Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Pretty difficult decision to come up with a name. Do I use my old CB handle? What if I forget what I started with? So to keep it simple enough to remember, I just use my initials spelled out. Edited January 24, 2017 by Jayeffel Quote Link to comment
MaeCaches Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 My first username was mcpanic, which has been my username on online games for a while. I wanted to change it and couldn't think of anything clever so I just went MaeCaches, which I suppose is just to signify that I, Maeryn, do geocache. Quote Link to comment
BogWalker Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I grew up in a rural area with lots of swamps around. I would frequently go out for walks, and couldn't avoid the swamps so I got adept at walking thru them, and they're interesting in their own right. 'Bog' is shorter than 'swamp', so I went with that. Also, my relatives (who got me into geocaching) all had names that combined a place and an action - rockhopper, prairieRambler, etc (not quite their real names). Quote Link to comment
yrcko Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 When I started using the internet and wanted to use a forum I had to choose a nickname. When I entered the next forum and tried to use the same nickname I realised it was used already by somebody else. So I needed a nickname exclusivly for me. So I started with a "Y" and added some random characters but ensured that the result could be spoken and sounded like a name. This worked well for the last ten years. If you google "yrcko" half of the results point to me. Quote Link to comment
SunCatRune Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Like many others, mine is an online handle. I have used it for years but it does have a bit of a story behind it. I loved playing Pokemon on the gameboy, mostly on my own, or with my brother. But I knew this guy who had an Espeon named SunCat. I liked the name so much that I stole it and named my own Espeon SunCat. Then I started using it for myself as well, even building a character around the name. At some point the last name Rune got tagged on by my brother, Rune as in mystical rune letters. So if SunCat is taken, it becomes SunCat Rune. Also, I love cats. I wasn't sure if I should use it for Geocaching, or use my own name or something a little different. However, most people seemed to have handles rather than names, so that is what I went with. Quote Link to comment
+MikeyBeeandKatieGee Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Me and my Fiancee wanted to Geocache together so just whacked out names together. All thought next year she'll be KatieBee xD Quote Link to comment
Gizmo2371 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Hello I am new to Geocaching. Still researching this Geocaching. I have heard of it, and have decided to do it hopefully starting this spring or when it warms up. I had to give this subject a lot of thought. When I was younger, I was given the nickname of Gizmo, because I would make different things, gizmos, to solve problems. So when a person who was VERY close to me, saw how I solved different problems with things I made. She started to call me gizmo. It was also my cats name. The 2371 was my badge number when I was a security officer. Quote Link to comment
RxFiller Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Brand new to GEOCACHING. I am looking forward to having some fun! I am a pharmacist. RxFiller David Quote Link to comment
+Zane and Bianca Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Started caching with my kids. Still do plenty with my daughter when we get the chance. It good spending some quality time together 😃 Quote Link to comment
+Cache_Me_Outside11 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Hehe, well I did it to as a clever play on a recent famous internet meme. If you're uncertain, Google it + Dr. Phil and thank me later, howboudah? Quote Link to comment
s7eph Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 because my name is Stephanie and 7 my lucky number ! Quote Link to comment
kittypanda Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I'm new to caching and decided to use the online name I use for most everything. Quote Link to comment
Runnenmede Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Mine (I believe) means "running fellow" in Dutch. Correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment
+TravelNurseNomad Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'm new to geocaching. My name comes from because I am a nurse, that travels as a nurse and can do it pretty freq (hense nomad). :-) Quote Link to comment
+CaptureCreativity Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I've known about geocaching for quite some time but am just now getting into finding them. I've only done 2 so far. I just used the name I use for everything. CaptureCreativity; because doing something new and creative like geocaching lets you capture those worthwhile moments in life. Always capture those creative moments. :3 1 Quote Link to comment
+albertinereiziger Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Mine (I believe) means "running fellow" in Dutch. Correct me if I'm wrong. Running fellow would be "renmaatje" in Dutch. Maybe it is Danish or Swedish? Edited April 5, 2017 by albertinereiziger Quote Link to comment
+Furrhan Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I'm furry, my profile pic is my fursona and my name is my fursona's name. Simple as that. I use it all over the place. He's an Eastern Quoll if anyone is wondering. Say, does anyone know any other furry geocachers? Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 He's an Eastern Quoll if anyone is wondering. Are they related to Possums? Quote Link to comment
+Furrhan Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Distantly. They are marsupials after all. They're most closely related to Tasmanian Devils though. They're carnivorous marsupials but they prefer to hunt unlike the devils which usually scavenge. They're about the size of a cat. Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Distantly. They are marsupials after all. They're most closely related to Tasmanian Devils though. They're carnivorous marsupials but they prefer to hunt unlike the devils which usually scavenge. They're about the size of a cat. Oh yes! Sounds a lot like our North American Possums. Quote Link to comment
+Dgwphotos Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 This is actually my second user name, my first one was my first initial followed by my last name. Dgwphotos is my initials followed by one of my hobbies/former profession. Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I'm furry, my profile pic is my fursona and my name is my fursona's name. Simple as that. I use it all over the place. He's an Eastern Quoll if anyone is wondering. Say, does anyone know any other furry geocachers? Does a full beard count? 1 Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Say, does anyone know any other furry geocachers? Our leader here in the big pond is a Frog named Signal, and there are lot's of other forest creatures here. Quote Link to comment
+The_Capital_Kid Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I chose my name because I am from Ottawa in Canada and being born and raised in the Capital of Canada makes me have much pride in Canada! Quote Link to comment
+Furrhan Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Say, does anyone know any other furry geocachers? Our leader here in the big pond is a Frog named Signal, and there are lot's of other forest creatures here. Cool! I shall keep my eyes open for them then! Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I'm furry, my profile pic is my fursona and my name is my fursona's name. Simple as that. I use it all over the place. He's an Eastern Quoll if anyone is wondering. Say, does anyone know any other furry geocachers? Does a full beard count? Well, some cachers refer to me as the Hairy Dolphin. I don't know why! Beard is trimmed and shaved in a few areas. Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I'm furry, my profile pic is my fursona and my name is my fursona's name. Simple as that. I use it all over the place. He's an Eastern Quoll if anyone is wondering. Say, does anyone know any other furry geocachers? Remembered there was an inactive thread started on this, thought that maybe some lost interest, with the added cost of flea & tick collars, Summer heat, and all. Anyway, found it Here. Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Remembered there was an inactive thread started on this, thought that maybe some lost interest, with the added cost of flea & tick collars, Summer heat, and all. I use Bravecto. $50 bucks a pop. Quote Link to comment
+MadDelver Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Well, never been accused of being sane, and, well, we delve. MadDelver. Quote Link to comment
+MamaBearsMama Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) This is the 3rd name change - yeah, I'm getting old and senile. 1st name was an online user name for everything. This game doesn't not fit that name. 2nd name was another online name used for my "hobby" business. This rendition is an affectionate shout out to my daughter, MamaBear and my granddaughters - the cubs who geocache as a team and got me hooked(Mama Bear and the cubs). I am proud to be MamaBearsMama!! Edited April 19, 2017 by MamaBearsMama Quote Link to comment
+Furrhan Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I'm furry, my profile pic is my fursona and my name is my fursona's name. Simple as that. I use it all over the place. He's an Eastern Quoll if anyone is wondering. Say, does anyone know any other furry geocachers? Remembered there was an inactive thread started on this, thought that maybe some lost interest, with the added cost of flea & tick collars, Summer heat, and all. Anyway, found it Here. Thanks, Cerberus! Quote Link to comment
+terratin Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Look up The Terratin Incident. Being nerds, loving to explore, being not the tallest, somewhat scifi fans and having had just watched that it was the obvious choice. Being the sole holder of this account now I consider changing the name, but I cannot come up with anything nice. Quote Link to comment
+katcher65 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 My regular, use everywhere, Username was taken when I decided to join the kids doing Pokemon Go so I did a mash up of my first name and year of birth and a play on "Catch" - as in "Gotta catch em all". It fits somewhat with geocaching as well. Kids are over Pokemon Go thank goodness and 1 now joins me for the real thing. other 2 don't like the great outdoors Quote Link to comment
+PuterPutter Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I used to build and repair computers. Also maintained several Ham Radio packet nodes. I Putter on a puter all the time so, I am a PuterPutter. Quote Link to comment
greeNeStcheetah Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I chose my name because green is my favorite color. I've tacked the est to it because I tried greencheetah on other sites before but that was taken, so decided I'll be the greenest one! The capital n and s are my first/last initials. The cheetah is my favorite animal. Simple as that... makes for a fun mascot to work with. Caching for a couple years now, but barely bought my first gps! Quote Link to comment
+Goodgulf Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Named after the Good Wizard from Bored of the Rings. A "discredited Rosicrucian," "32nd Degree Mason," and "Honorary Shriner" seemed an appropriate description. Quote Link to comment
anpefi Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 My nickname is an acronym of my real name ANdrés PErez FIgueroa that I first used as email address in my University. I use anpefi in all my digital life roles, from work to leisure. I used to have some different obscure nicknames in different online communities (maybe Mjolner was the most common of all my past nicknames) but I realized that I am a single person, even in online games, so decided to build a unique and coherent digital identity (with a few exceptions for historical reasons). So you can find me as anpefi here, on my professional profiles (twitter, github, email, webpage), miscellaneous blogs and other hobbies. However, it seems that there is a Finnish woman that uses anpefi on Tripadvisor Quote Link to comment
+Phoenix_TU Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I used to play co-op games back in the late 90's/early 2000's and was on a team called FU. My screen name was Phoenix; Phoenix_FU respectively. My folks have been geocaching for a while as Team Uptonogoodniks, or TU, so it seemed fitting to flip a letter and be Phoenix_TU. Quote Link to comment
mynameandnumbers Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 First choice was "WEENA" but it's already taken and the account hasn't been logged into since 2003.. I asked site admin if I can take it over but they emailed back and said it's already registered so there is nothing they can do.. and I'm not a fan of adding numbers to a name .. so left with my other nickname/joke from where I used to work.. no I didn't work there, hah I too don't like adding numbers to my name... Therefore I ironically go by MyNameAndNumbers. Quote Link to comment
PurlingPundit Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Well, I am a lifelong knitter (over 58 years in the hobby) and I also have a blog with the name PurlingPundit (a "pundit" being someone who gives their opinion on a subject, so to speak) so it just seemed like a natural thing to keep the name "PurlingPundit" for my geocaching moniker. My brother (my team member) is an expert on outhouses (long story) so he chose "Outhouse Man" and together we make up "Team Loose", the family name. Quote Link to comment
+TeamBaconZillah Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 My handle is a little more dramatic... According to my wife. I uhh.. made the mistake of forgetting our anniversary one year, and went fishing with the guys. Yea, I know. So I use the date as my handle so I won't forget. Mite not live thru another error like that😕 Quote Link to comment
+RufusClupea Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 It's Latin. I had originally chosen something slightly different (and arguably technically more accurate and distinctive ) but the online translators felt differently. Quote Link to comment
+RufusClupea Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 On 7/19/2017 at 11:01 AM, RufusClupea said: It's Latin. I had originally chosen something slightly different (and arguably technically more accurate and distinctive ) but the online translators felt differently. Doggone if the online translators aren't fickle and have changed to what I originally chose. So I changed it back, and I don't care what they do from here on, I'm sticking with this one; I like it better anyway... Quote Link to comment
DCondon Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 This name appeared in my dream couple times in a row when i was a kid,So I just use this name for everything that do not require real names Quote Link to comment
Polda18 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I chose my nickname based on my nickname that my classmates in elementary school gave me. It's pretty much a shortcut of my surname (Poláček), playing with words. 'Polda' means in Czech 'cop', but it's not really the meaning, just playing with words. I'm not a cop, nor do I work for police 18 is just a random number, to distinguish the nickname Quote Link to comment
+TeamDilemma Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Back before facebook, when dial up was all the rage, there were message boards and group chat programs that required a username. I tried variations of my name and most were usually taken and i didn't want to use my name+12345, so I decided to be somewhat creative. I love debate and would flip or flop on which side of the debate to argue just because and was studying psychology at that time in college so I came up with drdilemma as a username. My wife is interested in Geocaching and wanted to use one account. Since we are a team, TeamDilemma it is. Quote Link to comment
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