What’s in a name?

How many other Emmas are normally in your classes? ¨I think there is normally at least me and another Emma. Like in my Spanish class there is me, Emma Wasielewski, and Emma Kauffman. But normally it's either just me or me and another Emma. It’s not super common even though there are so many of them.¨   Have you ever been confused for another Emma?  ¨I don’t think I have ever b...

How many other Michael are normally in your classes? ¨In my English class I have two and in my Ac. Lab there are four of us.¨   Have you ever been confused for another Michael?  ¨All the time.¨   Do you wish you had a more unique name?  ¨ I like my name. I mean I have had it for 18 years and I like it.¨   Would you ever change your name?  ¨No, it�...

How does it feel to have one of the most unique names in South? ¨Sometimes it can feel frustrating because I guess the pronunciation. I mean it’s fine I understand but after a long time of trying, and they still it don’t get it right it sometimes sets me back.¨       Do you know why you were named Qulsum?  ¨When I was born, my dad wasn’t there but he was out of the coun...

How does it feel to have one of the most unique names at South? ¨ It’s pretty sweet, everyone remembers my name.¨   Do you know why you were named Kannon? ¨I think my dad was watching ESPN and he saw a guy named Kannon and he liked the name.¨   Have you ever wanted to change your name? ¨No, not really.¨   Do you wish your name is more common?  ¨N...