Naming a new human takes much thought and angst
Making lists of ‘for’, ‘maybe’, ‘against’
Sometimes the namee will declare you were wrong
And a nickname or a name change helps them to belong
Our name is our virtue, or so I’ve been told
We carry one with us from birth til we’re old
Our name may change as we develop and grow
It reflects who we are and what we know
Perhaps an event will shape a new name
When after the event we’re no longer the same
Or something deep within our being
Means a new name needs freeing
These feelings, so strong, are our sense of self
And aligning our truth is good for our health
The power of a name can not be denied
Behind a false name some people hide
To protect privacy a psuedonym used
Or as an escape for someone abused
Our true name remains even so
And those who love us will know
See also: What’s in a Name? (an article about How to Name a baby, the legal requirements and the opinions of others)
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