Guy changes his name from Ahmad to Nick on Tinder and sees his matches soar
If you’ve ever wondered why you aren’t getting more Tinder matches, there could be a depressing reason for it.
No, not just that you’re unattractive. It could have something to do with your name, according to one man who posted about his experience on Reddit.
While obviously not scientifically proven, his experience showed that people were less interested in him when he went by his Middle-Eastern name, raising questions about racism – whether conscious or not – on dating apps.
When he changed his name to the typically English ‘Nick’, his matches suddenly soared.
Explaining on Reddit, Ahmad, from Toronto in Canada, said: ‘I am a fairly handsome guy, I am athletic, confident and outgoing. Also, I’m 6 feet tall and have added some quality pictures on Tinder (mind you, no selfies). I never had problems meeting women in real life.’
“However, Tinder never worked for me they way it did for my friends. (6 matches after two weeks and only two (one word) replies.) The first thought that came to my mind was: ‘Well, maybe I’m not as good looking as I think I am.’
‘But that did not explain the fact that a lot of lesser attractive guys got exponentially more matches than me.
‘Yesterday, I had a conversation with my roommate about this, and he suggested that my Middle-Eastern name might be the reason for fewer matches.
‘So I did a little experiment: I changed my name from “Ahmad” to “Nick”. Everything else was the same (the bio, pictures, age, height, etc.). I swiped right on all profiles in both scenarios.
‘Behold, I am on the fourth day and have already got 28 matches.
“It’s sad… but, f*ck it. I am Nick, going forward.’
I always wondered why Rizks got more females than me – perhaps the answer is very simple :O(
Would you change your name to get more partners ?
hope you don't become cinder
You're an Impostor Sir! His favourite was about India .....
his first phrase was "can we fix it"
Then it was
"He who dares wins"
QL was the hunting grounds then! Tinder doesn't even come close :-)
I think I might forget about Tinder and pursue my Muse on QL :o)
britey you are my very good friend, so a small advice from me...You may surely go for a name change but please, please, please......Don't Go for a Gender Change ! :(
you are right britey !
Venkat.......... is way to long to pronounce and tongue twisting too.....:(
Hmm! Britexpondicherryvishakapatnamkalavatilkorengan
from Venkatanarasimharajuvaripeta might be a bit too much for the ladies
britey, change your name to britexpondicherryvishakapatnamkalavatilkorengan....and see the magic......:(
Only the genuine ones will be able to cross the world ocean ......... fakes will drown in between that's for sure ..................
I'm thinking of Richard Gere or Thomas Cruise
For me the name Elvis Presley did magic even though I put my age at 81. But, don't worry, it's a computer that randomly sends out letters.
It is the way you carry your self which matters ........ I would say ..............
Perhaps i need to change my picture as well :0(
hmmm a 50 year old on Tinder?. Come on Brit
Not "The" UkEngQatar ?
Proof please .. What was his favourite phrase ?
Changing by name from UkEngQatar to Godfather on QL, I have very less interest :-)