Name Issues
What is in a name? Does your name define you? Does your name make you feel uncomfortable?
One of the most important things about a person is his or her name. Our name is something we should be proud of, but that is not always the case. In some African households, there are teens and young adults not too fond of their African names, otherwise known as traditional names. I believe this discomfort is possibly rooted in a few reasons: shame of their heritage; people constantly mispronouncing their name; or desiring a Western name
The truth is that our names are a beautiful part of who we are; they also set us apart from each other. Your name does not define you. Just because you have the same name as someone else does not mean the person shares your identity; the name is simply a wrapper. The value of a package is not found in the wrappings but the contents. Similarly, your name does not affect your character or your worth as a person.
A name change does not change your worth or your character. All I know is that no matter what your name is, it does not change who you truly are deep inside. Learn to embrace your name and its uniqueness. There is no one like you. Be proud of who you are, and that includes your name