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What to do when traditional naming practices feel forced

My family expects me to choose my adult name in the traditional ceremony but none of the names feel right and I am worried I will be stuck with something that does not fit.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The permanence of cultural naming can create paralysis when the process feels rushed or disconnected from personal truth.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Indigenous coming-of-age traditions?”

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