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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

You get more attention than you would choose': how an unusual name can shape your life for better or worse

I'm lucky I'm not a lawyer or an accountant or something professional, says Peach Martine, a 23-year-old musician whose Instagram feed is a kaleidoscope of colourful faux fur and leopard-print outfits. People sometimes have trouble taking my name seriously. First, there are the jokey comments (Is your sister named Papaya?) and then the assumption that she must be a bit silly. And don't get her started on going to Starbucks. They always put Paige on the cup!
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Japan introduces rules to put outlandish baby names to bed

Japan introduces name regulations to limit unusual kanji pronunciations for children.
New rules aim to simplify administrative procedures and reduce confusion from quirky names.
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