by (one's) lights

Directed by or in accordance with one's own beliefs, convictions, or understanding. Never let someone else try to dictate who you are—you have to live by your own lights.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Elsie	EL-see	English
Kwabena	-	Western African, Akan
Sollemnia	-	Late Roman
Kouta	ko:-tah	Japanese
Felipe	fe-LEE-pe (Spanish)	Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Polydeukes	-	Greek Mythology