Student's English Names.

I will get away from the serious topic of Tibet, to talk about the English names that some students have chosen for themselves.  Recently, for the first time, I have had students who have given themselves names like Polo, Wood, Rainy and Manganese. 

It was funny to have this Rainy in class last night as it was raining outside: 

What is your name? 

Rainy. 

I know it is but what's your name?

Rainy...

The students got the joke.