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My name is Sangoel

Sangoel, who is proud of his rich African heritage, moves to America, and when nobody there can pronounce his name correctly, he fears he will lose his identity.

Crisantemo

Crisantemo loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.
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The uncivil war

Even with her father as principal, Asa Andersen is certain that sixth grade will be perfect, until a new boy in school starts making fun of her name and the baby her mother is expecting is born prematurely.

The day of Ahmed's secret

Ahmed rides his donkey cart throughout the city of Cairo, hurrying to finish his work, so he can return home and share his secret with his family.

WeirDo

"Weir Do, the new kid in school with an unforgettable name, desperately tries to fit in and win the attention of Bella Allen, his crush"--OCLC.

Alma y como obtuvo su nombre

What's in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from---and who she may one day be.
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Baby names

choosing the perfect name for your little star
2013
Contains baby name suggestions based on celebrity names, arranged alphabetically by profession, including actors, pianists, illustrators, Olympians, rappers, and more.
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Alma and how she got her name

"When Alma Sofia Esperanza Jos? Pura Candela asks her father why she has so many names, she hears the story of her name and learns about her grandparents"--OCLC.
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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.

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