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Will Grayson, Will Grayson

When two teens, one gay and one straight, meet accidentally and discover that they share the same name, their lives become intertwined as one begins dating the other's best friend, who produces a play revealing his relationship with them both.

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

When two teens, one gay and one straight, meet accidentally and discover that they share the same name, their lives become intertwined as one begins dating the other's best friend, who produces a play revealing his relationship with them both.

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

When two teens, one gay and one straight, meet accidentally and discover that they share the same name, their lives become intertwined as one begins dating the other's best friend, who produces a play revealing his relationship with them both.

Crisantemo

Crisantemo learns to deal with jealous classmates who make fun of her name.

Bruce Lansky's 100,000+ baby names

2019
Lists over one hunderd thousand baby names alphabetically in gender sections, providing meanings, origins, and variations, and includes themed lists such as the most popular names, celebrity names, and names inspired by places.

My name

2023
When his name is mispronounced, leading to laughter in the classroom, an Indian American boy is reminded by his parents how special he is and how his unique name reflects that.

The sister surprise

To cheer up his best friend Boy, who just found out he is getting another baby sister, Monster takes him on a surprise adventure to learn about how monster babies are born and get their names.

My name is Saajin Singh

2022
Saajin loves his name--he loves it so much that he sees it spelled out in the world around him in his snacks, in the sky and sometimes he even sings it aloud. On his first day of school, Saajin is excited to meet his new classmates, but things take a turn when the teacher mispronounces his name as Say-jin and he is not sure how--or if he should--correct her. After trying to live with the different version of his name for a while and some thoughtful conversations with his family about the meaning behind it, Saajin realizes the importance of reclaiming his name and embracing his identity.

My name is not Ed Tug

2022
When his teacher shortens his name without his consent, Edimorwhitimormiligimmus Tug decides to teach everyone at school his name so they can learn to appreciate it just the way it is.

I share my name

2022
"A young boy celebrates his Sephardic Jewish cultural tradition of naming children after grandparents"--Publisher.

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