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Scenario

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.

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.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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