What’s in a Name?: Hebrew and Arabic Names, Naming, & North American Culture
How do "foreign" names fit into North American culture? - Or, who grew up in Winnipeg, and Wajahat, who lives in the USA, both share how...
Hostess refuses to take "difficult" name
In this short opinion piece, Boluwaji Ogunyemi describes an incident in which a restaurant hostess refused to take his "difficult" name....
Why I Changed My Name to an Initial
D could never stand her first name, and constantly having to repeat and spell it out during her school years in Ontario just contributed...
"I Changed my Name"
Whether it is through marriage, trying to fit in, or trying to stand out, there are many different reasons why people decide to change...
My Name is my Story
"I’ve both loved and loathed my name at times. In one sense, I feel grateful for a unique name that connects me to my heritage. On the...
Say my name, say my name: why the 'correct' pronunciation is whatever I decide
Mona Chalabi is a second-generation immigrant and explains why she decided to use the English pronunciation of her name rather than...
The Politics of Naming: Languages Edition
In this blog post, anthropologist Sarah Shulist asks us to think about who gets to decide the names of languages in other languages....
13 surprising ways your name affects your success
This article summarizes research showing how much your name can affect your lifetime success, from your hireability to your spending...
The Fascinating Research Behind Baby-Naming
This article summarizes some interesting research findings. For instance, research by Phil Erwin has shown that a first name cannot only...
Mispronouncing Students' Names: A Slight That Can Cut Deep
As the school year is winding up, take a moment to reflect on the importance of pronouncing students’ names correctly. Read the full...