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A first-grade teacher changed my name so it'd be easier to say in English. I've gone by it since.

The alteration of my name by a teacher shaped my identity, blending my cultural heritage with a more Anglo-friendly version.

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Non-binary I Saw The TV Glow star announces name change to Jack Haven

Jack Haven, formerly Brigette Lundy-Paine, announced their name change, reflecting their non-binary identity and connection to family heritage.

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Typography

What if You Change Your Name, Then Hate the New One?

Changing one's name doesn't guarantee personal satisfaction or escape from one's past.

Writing

After my divorce, I took back my old last name. I feel like I took back my identity.

The journey of reclaiming personal identity through name changes reflects deeper social and emotional contexts, including family dynamics and personal history.

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You be the judge: my husband refuses to double-barrel our surnames. Should I take his last name?

Navigating identity and marital names can cause tension, as individuals grapple with personal branding and societal expectations.

The desire for a shared surname conflicts with the need to retain personal identity and professional recognition.

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My wife and I couldn't decide whose last name to adopt, so we created a new one that has a deeper meaning for us

The author chose to create a new last name with their wife, symbolizing their identity and love amidst their journey as a couple.

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A first-grade teacher changed my name so it'd be easier to say in English. I've gone by it since.

The alteration of my name by a teacher shaped my identity, blending my cultural heritage with a more Anglo-friendly version.

Miscellaneous

Non-binary I Saw The TV Glow star announces name change to Jack Haven

Jack Haven, formerly Brigette Lundy-Paine, announced their name change, reflecting their non-binary identity and connection to family heritage.

fromPsychology Today

Typography

What if You Change Your Name, Then Hate the New One?

Changing one's name doesn't guarantee personal satisfaction or escape from one's past.

Writing

After my divorce, I took back my old last name. I feel like I took back my identity.

The journey of reclaiming personal identity through name changes reflects deeper social and emotional contexts, including family dynamics and personal history.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Miscellaneous

You be the judge: my husband refuses to double-barrel our surnames. Should I take his last name?

Navigating identity and marital names can cause tension, as individuals grapple with personal branding and societal expectations.

The desire for a shared surname conflicts with the need to retain personal identity and professional recognition.

Writing

My wife and I couldn't decide whose last name to adopt, so we created a new one that has a deeper meaning for us

The author chose to create a new last name with their wife, symbolizing their identity and love amidst their journey as a couple.

more#identity

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Manchester United

Why Patrick Dorgu will now be known by different name at Man Utd

Dorgu's performances indicate potential success in United's system despite a recent red card.

UK news

Spice Girl Geri Horner reveals telling name change after relationship scandal

Geri Horner legally changes name to Halliwell-Horner, signaling a personal reclaiming of identity post-scandal.

France news

fromThe Local France

US pensioner in France hits residence card block over name

An American woman faces residency issues in France due to her hyphenated name, impacting her ability to renew her residency permit.

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SF food

12 Eye-Opening Facts About Buffalo Wild Wings - Tasting Table

Buffalo Wild Wings was originally called Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck before rebranding in 1998.

#celebrity-news

New York City

Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck's last name in divorce

Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck and requested to restore her maiden name.

J.Lo's name change reflects her personal identity and response to public criticism.

fromBustle

UK news

Millie Bobby Brown Revealed Her Real Name & I'm Shook

Millie Bobby Brown's real name is Millie Bonnie Brown; she revealed this in a recent interview.

Privacy professionals

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh officially drops Pitt from last name

Shiloh Jolie has officially dropped her father's last name, signifying her journey toward independence as an adult.

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Cher was 'shocked' to discover her legal name after birth certificate error

Cher was shocked to discover her real name on her birth certificate was Cheryl, not Cherilyn, due to a hospital mix-up.

New York City

Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck's last name in divorce

Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck and requested to restore her maiden name.

J.Lo's name change reflects her personal identity and response to public criticism.

fromBustle

UK news

Millie Bobby Brown Revealed Her Real Name & I'm Shook

Millie Bobby Brown's real name is Millie Bonnie Brown; she revealed this in a recent interview.

Privacy professionals

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh officially drops Pitt from last name

Shiloh Jolie has officially dropped her father's last name, signifying her journey toward independence as an adult.

Miscellaneous

Cher was 'shocked' to discover her legal name after birth certificate error

Cher was shocked to discover her real name on her birth certificate was Cheryl, not Cherilyn, due to a hospital mix-up.

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NYC food

fromTime Out New York

The inventor on the New York strip steak comments on Texas' bid to rename it

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes renaming the New York strip steak to "Texas strip" to promote Texas beef.

NYC food

fromEntrepreneur

Texas Politican Wants to Rename New York Strip Steaks | Entrepreneur

Texas Lt. Gov. proposes renaming New York Strip steak to Texas Strip to honor Texas ranchers.

London startup

Aberdeen restores the 'e's after admitting 'abrdn' rebrand wasn't that clvr

Aberdeen rebranded back from 'abrdn' to restore its traditional name after facing mockery.”],

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The 200-year-old asset manager, formerly known as abrdn, has reverted to its original name, aberdeen, in response to widespread mockery of its previous rebranding. CEO Jason Windsor articulated that this change aims to "remove distractions" and marks a new chapter for the organization. The criticism surrounding the name change has been described as 'corporate bullying', while the firm aims to distance itself from modern branding trends. Alongside the name change, the company has seen a 9% stock price increase, indicating investor approval amidst ongoing challenges in revenue.

Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico? How Some Communities Are Responding

The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America, sparking mixed reactions among southeastern Louisiana residents.

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Miscellaneous

With 'Gulf of America,' Trump Embraces His Imperialism Era

Trump plans to change the Gulf of Mexico's name to the Gulf of America to assert US dominance.

The name change is part of a broader display of Trump's imperialistic rhetoric.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico? How Some Communities Are Responding

The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America, sparking mixed reactions among southeastern Louisiana residents.

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Miscellaneous

With 'Gulf of America,' Trump Embraces His Imperialism Era

Trump plans to change the Gulf of Mexico's name to the Gulf of America to assert US dominance.

The name change is part of a broader display of Trump's imperialistic rhetoric.

Trump wants news outlets to get on board with "Gulf of America" - or else. Will they?

Place names reflect political power shifts and influence national identity; language in media shapes public perception and legitimacy.

Fort Bragg 2.0: Army base reverts to its old name, but with a new namesake

Fort Bragg is renamed to honor World War II hero Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, shifting away from its controversial Confederate ties.

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US news

What is Fort Bragg? Hegseth restores Army base name from Fort Liberty.

Fort Bragg's name change reflects ongoing debates about honoring historical figures with controversial pasts.

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Miscellaneous

Pete Hegseth Renames Military Base To Fort Bragg' With a Twist

Fort Liberty in North Carolina has been renamed back to Fort Bragg, honoring World War II veteran Private First Class Roland Bragg.

fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham

Miscellaneous

Daughter of WWII veteran Roland Bragg reacts to Fort Liberty name change: 'Very proud of my father'

Fort Liberty is renamed to honor Pfc. Roland Bragg, a WWII veteran and humble hero from Maine.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Fort Bragg 2.0: Army base reverts to its old name, but with a new namesake

Fort Bragg is renamed to honor World War II hero Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, shifting away from its controversial Confederate ties.

fromWashington Post

US news

What is Fort Bragg? Hegseth restores Army base name from Fort Liberty.

Fort Bragg's name change reflects ongoing debates about honoring historical figures with controversial pasts.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Pete Hegseth Renames Military Base To Fort Bragg' With a Twist

Fort Liberty in North Carolina has been renamed back to Fort Bragg, honoring World War II veteran Private First Class Roland Bragg.

fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham

Miscellaneous

Daughter of WWII veteran Roland Bragg reacts to Fort Liberty name change: 'Very proud of my father'

Fort Liberty is renamed to honor Pfc. Roland Bragg, a WWII veteran and humble hero from Maine.

Miscellaneous

Apple Maps plans to show 'Gulf of America,' following Google | TechCrunch

Apple Maps is adopting the name 'Gulf of America' following Trump's executive order.

This renaming raises diplomatic tensions, particularly with Mexico.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Miscellaneous

How Google Maps Plans to Handle the Gulf of America'

Trump administration renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, but mapping services do not yet reflect this change.

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Apple Maps plans to show 'Gulf of America,' following Google | TechCrunch

Apple Maps is adopting the name 'Gulf of America' following Trump's executive order.

This renaming raises diplomatic tensions, particularly with Mexico.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Miscellaneous

How Google Maps Plans to Handle the Gulf of America'

Trump administration renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, but mapping services do not yet reflect this change.

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#family-dynamics

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Dear Abby: Our son and his new wife are ditching our surname, which sounds dirty

Navigating family dynamics around name changes can be challenging when traditions clash with personal decisions.

Financial habits can complicate crisis situations, affecting support and assistance from friends and family.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

Teen Son Refuses To Change His Name Despite His Parents' Baby Name Regret

A teenage son grapples with his parents' regret over naming him Sunny and seeks validation on whether he should change it.

Miscellaneous

Dear Abby: Our son and his new wife are ditching our surname, which sounds dirty

Navigating family dynamics around name changes can be challenging when traditions clash with personal decisions.

Financial habits can complicate crisis situations, affecting support and assistance from friends and family.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

Teen Son Refuses To Change His Name Despite His Parents' Baby Name Regret

A teenage son grapples with his parents' regret over naming him Sunny and seeks validation on whether he should change it.

Google Maps to change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' DW 01/28/2025

The Gulf of Mexico will be renamed to Gulf of America on Google Maps for US users following US government updates.

Miscellaneous

Gulf of Mexico: How Google handles controversial geography DW 01/28/2025

Google will update maps to show 'Gulf of America' and 'Mount McKinley' once official government name changes are confirmed.

Miscellaneous

Google to change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in maps DW 01/28/2025

Google Maps will name the Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' for US users, while it remains 'Gulf of Mexico' in Mexico.

Miscellaneous

Google Maps to change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' DW 01/28/2025

The Gulf of Mexico will be renamed to Gulf of America on Google Maps for US users following US government updates.

Miscellaneous

Gulf of Mexico: How Google handles controversial geography DW 01/28/2025

Google will update maps to show 'Gulf of America' and 'Mount McKinley' once official government name changes are confirmed.

Miscellaneous

Google to change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in maps DW 01/28/2025

Google Maps will name the Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' for US users, while it remains 'Gulf of Mexico' in Mexico.

Trump promises new names: 'Gulf of America' and 'Mount McKinley'

Trump pledged to rename Mount Denali back to Mount McKinley during his inauguration.

#cultural-sensitivity

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Calif. county voted not to change town name, but plan still goes forward

Lake County Board of Supervisors recommends changing Kelseyville's name to Konocti, despite majority opposition from local residents.

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Miscellaneous

What Are Eskimo Pies Now Called? - Tasting Table

The ice-cream classic Eskimo Pies is rebranded as Edy's Pies to address its derogatory name and align with contemporary cultural sensitivities.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Calif. county voted not to change town name, but plan still goes forward

Lake County Board of Supervisors recommends changing Kelseyville's name to Konocti, despite majority opposition from local residents.

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more#cultural-sensitivity

Miscellaneous

What Are Eskimo Pies Now Called? - Tasting Table

The ice-cream classic Eskimo Pies is rebranded as Edy's Pies to address its derogatory name and align with contemporary cultural sensitivities.

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4 months ago

Silicon Valley

Local Rapper Amp Melo is Back With New Name and Album

Amp Melo rebrands from Amplified to signify a higher level in his music career, inspired by personal family history.

#marriage

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Women are separating their professional and personal names after marriage to protect privacy and reputation

Younger women are increasingly opting to retain their maiden names professionally while considering name changes personally after marriage.

New York City

Jennifer Lopez was asked if she wanted Ben Affleck to become 'Mr. Lopez' - here's how she reacted

Jennifer Lopez sees adopting her husband's surname as a romantic and empowering choice.

Miscellaneous

Eight out of 10 women change their name after marriage-they might not realize the impact on their careers, working relationships and job prospects

Changing a name after marriage is often a complex personal decision that can impact professional identity and opportunities.

Miscellaneous

Women are separating their professional and personal names after marriage to protect privacy and reputation

Younger women are increasingly opting to retain their maiden names professionally while considering name changes personally after marriage.

New York City

Jennifer Lopez was asked if she wanted Ben Affleck to become 'Mr. Lopez' - here's how she reacted

Jennifer Lopez sees adopting her husband's surname as a romantic and empowering choice.

Miscellaneous

Eight out of 10 women change their name after marriage-they might not realize the impact on their careers, working relationships and job prospects

Changing a name after marriage is often a complex personal decision that can impact professional identity and opportunities.

more#marriage

#oakland-airport

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East Bay (California)

SFO vs. OAK: San Francisco takes Port of Oakland to court over airport renaming

San Francisco contests Oakland airport's name change, citing trademark issues and traveler confusion.

fromFast Company

San Francisco

The strange legal battle between San Francisco and Oakland heats up

The renaming of the Oakland airport has caused a dispute between Oakland and San Francisco, impacting trademarks and confusing travelers.

fromABC7 San Francisco

East Bay (California)

SFO vs. OAK: San Francisco takes Port of Oakland to court over airport renaming

San Francisco contests Oakland airport's name change, citing trademark issues and traveler confusion.

fromFast Company

San Francisco

The strange legal battle between San Francisco and Oakland heats up

The renaming of the Oakland airport has caused a dispute between Oakland and San Francisco, impacting trademarks and confusing travelers.

more#oakland-airport

#kelseyville

Privacy professionals

A town's name recalls the massacre of Indigenous people. Will changing it bring healing?

A proposal to rename Kelseyville due to its violent historical connotations has sparked significant local debate and a potential ballot measure.

Privacy professionals

As vote approaches, Northern Calif. town locked in battle over changing its name

Kelseyville's potential name change to Konocti reflects ongoing discussions about historical injustices and indigenous representation.

Los Angeles

A Northern California's town's name recalls the massacre of Indigenous people. Will changing it bring healing?

Kelseyville's name symbolizes a violent history, prompting a community debate on renaming to honor Indigenous heritage.

Privacy professionals

A town's name recalls the massacre of Indigenous people. Will changing it bring healing?

A proposal to rename Kelseyville due to its violent historical connotations has sparked significant local debate and a potential ballot measure.

Privacy professionals

As vote approaches, Northern Calif. town locked in battle over changing its name

Kelseyville's potential name change to Konocti reflects ongoing discussions about historical injustices and indigenous representation.

Los Angeles

A Northern California's town's name recalls the massacre of Indigenous people. Will changing it bring healing?

Kelseyville's name symbolizes a violent history, prompting a community debate on renaming to honor Indigenous heritage.

more#kelseyville

fromThe Ringer

Austin

Do We Still Trust Trevor? Plus, Sky's Still the Limit for the Dolphins?

Austin Gayle and Anthony Dabbundo have rebranded their show to Paper Chasers, continuing their engaging discussion format.

fromsfist.com

San Francisco

At Least a Few Airline Passengers Are Getting Confused About Oakland Airport Name Change, Showing Up at SFO

The new name for Oakland Airport has caused significant confusion among travelers, prompting complaints at San Francisco International Airport.

#michael-keaton

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Film

Michael Keaton's Real Name Is Something Else: Here's Why He Changed It And How He Chose Keaton

Michael Keaton plans to change his name to Michael Douglas for future projects, using a hybrid form for some.

The name change stems from his need to distinguish himself from another actor with the same name.

Keaton chose 'Michael Keaton' from a phone book, seeking a reasonable alternative for his acting career.

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Michael Keaton wants to go by his real name again - which is shared with another Hollywood star

Michael Keaton plans to officially change his professional name to Michael Keaton Douglas after years of using a stage name.

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Music

Michael Keaton intends to reclaim his real name, Michael Douglas

Michael Keaton is reintroducing his birth name 'Michael Keaton Douglas' after years of using a stage name due to SAG restrictions.

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Michael Keaton says he's going to start using a version of his birth name - Michael Douglas

Michael Keaton will begin using his birth name, Michael Douglas, for future projects after decades of using a stage name.

fromGameSpot

Film

Michael Keaton's Real Name Is Something Else: Here's Why He Changed It And How He Chose Keaton

Michael Keaton plans to change his name to Michael Douglas for future projects, using a hybrid form for some.

The name change stems from his need to distinguish himself from another actor with the same name.

Keaton chose 'Michael Keaton' from a phone book, seeking a reasonable alternative for his acting career.

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Michael Keaton wants to go by his real name again - which is shared with another Hollywood star

Michael Keaton plans to officially change his professional name to Michael Keaton Douglas after years of using a stage name.

fromConsequence

Music

Michael Keaton intends to reclaim his real name, Michael Douglas

Michael Keaton is reintroducing his birth name 'Michael Keaton Douglas' after years of using a stage name due to SAG restrictions.

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Michael Keaton says he's going to start using a version of his birth name - Michael Douglas

Michael Keaton will begin using his birth name, Michael Douglas, for future projects after decades of using a stage name.

more#michael-keaton

UK news

UK Deed Poll Office shares the most popular names chosen by trans men and women

The choice of name is an essential aspect of gender affirmation for transgender individuals in the UK.

#divorce

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Los Angeles

Jennifer Lopez asks to drop Ben Affleck's surname in divorce filing

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, requesting to revert to her maiden name, highlighting a personal assertion of identity amidst ongoing discussions about feminist ideals.

fromBuzzFeed

1 year ago

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This Guy's 24-Year-Old Fiance Wants His Ex-Wife To Change Her Last Name, And It's Messy

Divorces may involve name changes and complexities regarding who retains the last name post-divorce.

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Los Angeles

Jennifer Lopez asks to drop Ben Affleck's surname in divorce filing

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, requesting to revert to her maiden name, highlighting a personal assertion of identity amidst ongoing discussions about feminist ideals.

fromBuzzFeed

1 year ago

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This Guy's 24-Year-Old Fiance Wants His Ex-Wife To Change Her Last Name, And It's Messy

Divorces may involve name changes and complexities regarding who retains the last name post-divorce.

more#divorce

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Writing

Art Basel changes name of Paris fair ahead of expanded third edition

Art Basel Paris fair undergoes name change to align with other locations, with an expansion in the number of exhibitors and gallery sizes.