Unique names often lead to awkward situations, especially during school and in professional settings. Mispronunciations and misspellings are common and evoke feelings of disrespect. Maintaining professionalism in communication is important, and name inaccuracies can undermine that. Many people from diverse backgrounds feel a strong connection to their names, viewing them as more than mere identifiers. The name reflects personal history and familial connections, often honoring influential family members and cultural heritage.
Whenever someone misspells my name in an email, I can still hear those snickers in my head: Jasley. Jaselyn. Joselyn. Jas. Jaselley. All loud and wrong.
To some, my request to spell my name correctly may seem dramatic. But I care. Many people from diverse backgrounds with unique names can relate.
It's not 'just a name' - it's my name.
I'm named after two fearless and confident women: my mother and grandmother. My name is a combination of the first syllables of my mother's and grandmother's names.
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