What’s in a Name?

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Is it just for identity or is your name supposed to mean anything?

I remember back in Zimbabwe when families would give children names that tell a story reflecting on the family situation. But giving children unusual names is something that happens in different cultures.
In New Zealand, a girl was taken away from her parents so her name could be changed. The girl had been left with an unnecessary social disability and handicap because of the name her parents gave her.

The girl called ‘Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii’ pretended she was called ‘K’ to avoid being teased by friends and other kids. The judge in this case criticised the poor judgement which the child’s parents have chosen in choosing this name.”

The girl from Hawera, New Zealand has had her name altered.

Kids have been called different names including, Number 16 Bus Shelter, Midnight Chardonnay and Violence. There was also a couple that was allowed to name their twins Benson and Hedges, however a bid to name twins Fish and Chips was blocked.

Given that names have the potential to to embarrass and affect children’s self esteem and confidence, why do parents go for such unusual names? But, isn’t it better for the parents to change their own names if they so much like those unusual names?

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