Family name

The Significance of Surnames Today, we have grown to take last names for granted. They’re just always there, no one really questions them. But how did humankind reach this point? What was the original significance behind surnames? This question of importance also branches between The Scarlet Letter and The Great Gatsby, where we see the curious tales of two fascinating fellows, Roger Prynne and James Gatz, who revised their last names, causing scholars to inquire as to whether or not surnames…

The Meaning of a Name The Story of My Search What is in a name? People say that a picture is worth a thousand words. I say that a name is worth a thousand words. My question, though, is what are those words? This was my quest, my search. A search that took me farther down the rabbit hole than I had ever intended it to. My search took me through the etymology and mythology of my name. Through the pages of a book, to the deep reaches of the Internet, and all the way to my mother’s spoken…

Conformity in Chinese and American Society Woman Warrior, written by Maxine Hong Kingston, focuses on the topic of conformity. Throughout the novel, Kingston is forced to conform to both Chinese traditions and American society. Her mother, Brave Orchid, pressures Kingston to conform to Chinese tradition, which is believed to keep her safe and make her a strong Chinese woman. However, Kingston, who is growing up in American society, is confronted with the new American beliefs, offering more…

wow what a name, but what does it mean and where did it come from? When I was younger, I learned that my first name, Robert, was given to me because my dad’s name is Robert. The name Deon was given to me by my mom, who was a huge fan of the football star Deion Sanders. Because she favored the athlete so much, she decided to name me after him, but her intention was to spell my name exactly like he spelled his name. Not knowing that his name was spelled with an “I”, she wrote my name on the birth…

2. Name your infant. Provide an explanation as to why you chose this particular name. My infant daughter’s name is Riley Grace. I choose the name Riley because it means valiant or courageous. This name has important meaning because every girl should have courage in themselves and what they are capable of, no matter who they are or where they came from. In addition, I choose the name Grace because it means goodness and generosity which are two very important traits that I would want my daughter…

We all have reasons we were given them. Some we prefer than others. I will give a little bit about my names, Christian Leon McCoy. As well as tell about their meanings, origin, and where they came from. Looking at my first name, Christian, you will find that it comes from a Medieval Latin name Christianus, meaning “a Christian”. Back in the times of the names origin, you will find it was a name that could be used for both genders, such as Peyton or Alex. Back then, though, you would find it to…

and the name change game, most people have a solid opinion. Most have such a solid opinion, in fact, that they never question it. They don’t wonder if they’re going to take their spouse’s name or not when they get married. They already know their correct answer. They don’t wonder if they’re going to lose their spouse’s name or not if it comes to divorce. They already know their correct answer. Yet, even those who have never questioned what the “right” thing to do with their “married name” in the…

including the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) and Uzi Nissan having purchased the rights to the domain names in a timely manner and without hindrance at the time of purchase, the court’s rulings were generally fair. Because of the ACPA, Nissan Motor Company (NMC) had a valid case against Nissan Computer Corp. (NCC). Due to timely purchasing of domains reflecting a family name, Uzi Nissan deserved to win the case. However, I believe it was unfair to say that Mr. Nissan was…

really bust into a barbershop. "What are they going to steal? Combs?" Travis mocks. Chris points out the shop's wall surface is starting to get very hot: The rioters have actually set a fire next door. Travis, Liza, Chris along with the Salazar's family escape into the streets. When they run, Chris observes a…

“I won’t do it!’ he shouts!” The book When my name was Keoko by Linda sue Park revolves around the Korean struggle after the year 1910 when the Japanese conquered Korea and made them express language only in Japanese. Afterward, in 1940 the Koreans were involuntarily forced to adopt Japanese names in place of their Korean names, anyone who would refuse would be arrested. Next, a theme is even if someone took away your freedom or your name, your soul and thoughts remain to yourself. “No matter…