What’s in a name? Today we’ll explore that question. We’re asking you: What do you think of your name? What was your thought process in naming your children? Are there names that are passed down in your family? Have you ever wanted to change your name? Did you? What’s the most unusual or distinctive name you’ve encountered? How does your name affect you? How do you think your name is perceived?
Our guest for the hour is Jennifer Mansfield, who teaches in USU’s Folklore Program. Her master’s thesis “It’s Wraylynn - With a W: Distinctive Mormon Naming Practices.” We’ll explore cultural themes at work in Utah naming culture and ask what do the names we give our children say about culture and about the values the parents hold?