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Significance of your name & changing it

Your name is an important part of who you are. Your first name, represents a core part of your personality while your last name represents the ancestry of your family. Your full name has come to symbolize the experiences that you have had throughout your lifetime. This is how people have come to know you.

Changing your name should not be taken lightly. You should have clear knowledge of your intentions as any change may require a period of readjustment and of course paperwork and other logistics. If you are getting married, consider the significance of accepting your spouse's name. What does that name represent? Also, cultures around the world, handle naming practices differently. Within some cultures, the name is highly sacred.

The letters of ancient languages such as Greeks, Egyptian and Chinese were considered to have intrinsic meaning that had far-reaching uses that extended past their use in the forming of words. The letters of early languages were believed to have underlying meaning. A name was thought to be central to a person's inner spirit.

Things to ask:

Why do I want to change my name?

Are you proud of your name?

Do you want to escape the influence of your family?


Name etymology links:
http://www.behindthename.com/
http://www.zelo.com/firstnames/index.asp

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