The
Most
Common
Name:
A
Reflection
on
Identity John.
It's
a
name
we've
all
heard
countless
times.
In
fact,
it's
the
most
common
name
in
the
English-speaking
world.
But
what
does
it
mean
to
be
a
John?
Or
a
Mary,
or
a
David,
or
a
Sarah?
Our
names
are
often
one
of
the
first
things
we
learn
about
ourselves,
but
do
they
truly
define
us? Names
can
hold
cultural
significance,
often
passed
down
through
generations
as
a
way
to
honor
and
remember
ancestors.
They
can
also
hold
religious
meaning,
as
seen
in
names
such
as
Muhammad
or
Jesus.
But
beyond
these
societal
associations,
names
are
ultimately
just
labels. When
we
introduce
ourselves,
we
often
give
our
name
as
if
it
sums
up
our
entire
identity.
But
we
are
more
than
just
a
name.
We
are
complex
individuals
with
unique
thoughts,
beliefs,
and
experiences. However,
names
still
hold
power.
They
can
shape
the
way
others
perceive
us
and
the
opportunities
that
come
our
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Studies
have
found
that
certain
names
can
lead
to
discrimination,
particularly
when
it
comes
to
employment
and
education. Despite
these
societal
pressures,
we
can
choose
to
redefine
what
our
name
means
to
us.
We
can
bring
our
own
values
and
accomplishments
to
the
forefront
of
our
identity,
rather
than
relying
on
the
label
we
were
given
at
birth. While
our
names
may
be
common,
our
identities
are
not.
Let
us
embrace
the
qualities
that
make
us
distinct
and
strive
to
be
known
for
more
than
just
a
name.