Identity·December 1, 2025
The Name You Were Given and the Name You Choose
Not everyone fighting to get people to say a name correctly is fighting for a 'hard' name. Some are reclaiming one they gave up.
ReadOur writing explores how name pronunciation shapes identity, belonging and inclusion, with practical advice for getting names right.
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By Brijhette Farmer (bridge-JET), founder of Pronounce Our Names.
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