Meaning of “ShiwashiwaName(シワシワネーム)”
“ShiwashiwaName(シワシワネーム)” means old-fashioned or traditional names.
This is the opposite of “KirakiraName(キラキラネーム)” kind of…
This word is used in a negative sense.
“Shiwashiwa(シワシワ)” means wrinkly.
However, recently, some people have started calling old-style names “Retro Name(レトロネーム)” The term “Retro Name(レトロネーム)” doesn’t carry a negative connotation and is seen in a more positive light.
Example Conversation
A: I don’t really like my name, it’s a ShiwashiwaName(シワシワネーム).
B: Why? I think it’s a cool RetroName(レトロネーム).
A: 私自分の名前好きじゃないんだよね、シワシワネームじゃん。
B: なんで?レトロネームでかっこいいと思うよ。