Embarrassing name? How we live with names we don't like
Names are central to our identity, so what happens when that name is a source of ridicule?
DW reports: Names are central to our identity, so what happens when that name is a source of ridicule?
Research points to negative life outcomes, but some people learn to embrace unfortunate names.
This science story centres on Germany.
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