Renee,
Thank you for sharing the reality of the struggle that came with having the last name Geoffrey. That must have been very frustrating for you and your brother. I had no idea that Renee meant reborn or transformed. I find it very interesting since my wife’s middle name is Renee. I am sure she knows the meaning but I will have to share with her that I learned something new about the name Renee. It’s difficult for a Californian to grasp the idea of individuals squirming over a last name, although I can see how your married name can be used to see how accepting people are. Cross culture and interracial relationships are really common in California.
Thank you for sharing the reality of the struggle that came with having the last name Geoffrey. That must have been very frustrating for you and your brother. I had no idea that Renee meant reborn or transformed. I find it very interesting since my wife’s middle name is Renee. I am sure she knows the meaning but I will have to share with her that I learned something new about the name Renee. It’s difficult for a Californian to grasp the idea of individuals squirming over a last name, although I can see how your married name can be used to see how accepting people are. Cross culture and interracial relationships are really common in California.