Calling transgender youth by their name dramatically reduces their chance of suicide
Getting someone’s name right is not just a matter of courtesy, it also has mental health implications. Research with transgender youths...
Fresh Off The Boat asks “what’s in a name?” in a way few shows can
Fresh Off The Boat is another TV show that has dealt with the issue of multiple names: In an episode called "Hi, My Name Is...", we...
Anglicize your name as a newcomer? Yes or no?
This is a story aimed at newcomers who are debating whether to change their names in Canada. https://canadianimmigrant.ca/living/communit...
Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name
Employees making fun of names is why we need diversity training. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46393501
Baby names: Do we judge people by what they are called?
Yes, we do judge people on their names. It's normal. But we should do our best to be aware of where those judgements come from and not...
No ‘Foreign’ Names for Children, Dear Abby Advised. Furious Parents Replied.
Choosing a name is difficult because it involves two fundamental needs: connection to family and acceptance in society....
I'm Trying to Decolonize Canada's Schools
This Indigenous teen wants Canadians to rethink who we name our schools after as she tries to “decolonize Canada’s schools”....
What's in a name? We talk to experts about racial bias in hiring and how to work to change it
A new study suggests that hiring done by a panel rather than and individual can overcome some name discrimination....
A father’s letter to an infant daughter: ‘I wanted my last name to be a burden’
This father explains why he chose a name for his daughter that he expects will be both a burden and a comfort to her....
"My wife can never call my name in public"
Three men whose name is Jihad/Jehad talk about what it’s like to have a name with negative associations for English-speakers and their...