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Why choosing cultural names feels complicated

I want to give my baby a name from my culture, but my partner worries it will make their life harder in America.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to honor heritage conflicts with the pragmatic fear of subjecting children to discrimination and othering.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Name and identity across cultures?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.