How Does Your Name Influence Your Identity?

Midday on WNYC | Jan 24, 2018

Gordon C. Nagayama Hall, psychology professor at the University of Oregon, discusses his article for Psychology Today, “What’s In a Name?,” which looks at the impact of having an “Anglo” name as an immigrant or first-generation American.

We want to hear from you! Do you have a name that's difficult for people around you to pronounce? Or have you had to change the pronunciation, or spelling, of your name, depending on your setting? Leave us a comment below, or give us a call!

 This segment is guest hosted by Arun Venugopal.

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