Pin up Name

[Ai Le Pearl]

Hi! I'm new to PL, but not to modeling.  I used to model over 10 years ago and would like to get back into it...mainly for pin up. My agent back then used a more Asian name than the one I go by, so I thought I would do the same now.  I was thinking of going with Isabella Woen or Ai Le Woen (my Chinese name). I also thought of China Jade or South Sea Pearl, but thought that may seem a bit pornish.  I'm open to your suggestions...what do you think?

[Curly]

You mention that you love the classic movies and musicals of the 40's and 50's. If you are looking for a fictional name, that might be a good place for inspiration - intrigue was big back then.

[Rico {★}]

I kinda dig "Izabelaire" =)

[The Trousseau]

I like real names-- or a variation thereof.  Ai Le is nice.  I think the China Jade or South Sea Pearl is a little porn sounding, like you said.  You want to be taken seriously, but also be remembered.

[Miss Foxxy Banks]

I also agree with the idea to look to the classics. But I love the idea of throwing in some of your porn name ideas. Because as I was reading your post and saw China Jade or South Sea Pearl, I thought they were super awesome names and didn't think "porn" until you said it. But that may just be me. Can't wait to see what you choose!

[Rockabillybaby]

I think mine would be Suzie Fox just cos that my mums name n she was born in the 50's so methinks looking back at original names shud help :)

[richardwangphotography]

If you're going back into modelling, use your real name.  It makes it less confusing for everyone.  And as a photographer, I'll need your name for the releases and checks.

 

 

[Curly]

Wikipedia has a pretty interesting bio for Hollywood 30's actress Anna May Wong - "remembered principally for the stereotypical "Dragon Lady" and demure "Butterfly" roles that she was often given" OK so here goes a few: Madama Dragonfly; Ling Moy; Hui Fei; Shosho; Dragon Flower.

[Ai Le Pearl]

Thank you so much for all the great suggestions! I especially love Ai Le Pearl, and am familiar with Anna May Wong...an amazing woman.  I've decided to stick w some variation of Ai Le...too many identities confuse me haha.

[richardwangphotography]

Exactly Isabella

 

It's really crazy when you use some girls stage name and she doesn't respond because she forgot it.

 

[Kitty Kitsch]

I really like China Jade and I also didn't think porn until you said it! Go with what seems natural.

:3 ~Kitty~

[Ai Le Pearl]

Thanks, Kitty :)