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How to balance cultural heritage with practical concerns in naming your child

I want to give my newborn son a traditional Chinese name but my wife says it will make his life harder and I cannot tell if I am being selfish or honoring my ancestors.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental naming decisions crystallize the tension between ethnic pride and protecting children from discrimination.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Ethnic identity and heritage?”

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