need examples of name changes!!!

Scripture examples: Abram...to Abraham Jacob....to Isreal Mattaniah...to Zedekiah Sarah....Sariah(in book of Mormon) other examples: how american indians get a new name ...or totem(like in brother bear). When you get married...and change your last name I've also heard of kids getting new names in other spiritual rituals from other countries? Or maybe at their baptism or barmitsfa(sp) In my religion we also believe you get a new special name when you go to the temple. can you think of any others...or share any personal expereinces you've had with name changes and the reasons behind it. My daughters only 4 now but I'd really like to make this a good book where she can learn about other cultures, religions and everything else. I still have a lot of research to do myself...but I'd really appreciate any ideas or examples. Thanks

found more examples... simon...to peter sarai...to sarah saul of Tarsus...to Apostle paul monks and Nuns usually get new names from the pope Cassius Clay...to Muhammad Ali Movie stars....from birth name to new public name baptismal/confirmation names

If you are religous at all, the Bible has several great stories about how God changed peoples names. Abram into Abraham, Sarai into Sarah. are Just 2 that I can think off the top of my head. Also another one(I wouldn't use it but I'm not Catholic) would be the Pope. I'm sure there are others...just can't seem to thing of any!! LOL of course there is the myriad of actors who have changed their names to be more...something..lol

[font=Arial]LOL You seem to have answered your own question very nicely![/font][font=Arial] [/font][font=Arial]You've already named the few that I thought of.[/font][font=Arial] [/font][font=Arial]I'm probably writing this too late to be of much help, but I've had 3 completely different and unrelated full names due to being adopted. My b-mom didn't see me or even know my sex until she asked the social worker months later. She was 16 and although she'd signed the papers giving the state the power to look after me, she didn't sign the final release papers for a year and I couldn't be adopted until she did that. The social worker named me fairly quickly, I'm guessing so a birth certificate could be made. She gave me a name which included the family surname. I was given to a foster family, and had a different name there to preserve anonymity. I went by that name until I was adopted at 13 months. Then, of course I was named by my a-parents.[/font][font=Arial] [/font][font=Arial]I don't know if any of that can be worked into an explanation for your daughter. I think it's great that you're doing this. I can see how it might be upsetting for her to learn that she's been renamed, whether it's once or several times, especially when she gets older and identity is so important as we search for who we are. It sounds like you're very open and have probably already realized that it's important to honor her previous name - not like a sacred shrine, but simply by remembering it and passing it along to her. I think most kids would feel pretty darned special in knowing that they have had more than one name! It's easy for us to forget that we - our essence - is not our name. That a name is a convenient label identifying us, but it isn't who we are.[/font][font=Arial] [/font][font=Arial]Warmly, heartbeat[/font]

I used to be "Joey" when I was a kid. At some point in adolescence I decided it was time to go by my full first name, not the nickname. It was a caterpillar into butterfly kind of thing. I loved the caterpillar name and my DH even uses it as a special name for me, but it was time for me to move on and grow into the person I was meant to be. The name did not make me that person, but it was a perfect symbol of the change. :wings:

I love your idea. would appreciate it if you would post what you decide to do - I might copy you.

How about people who change their name to avoid confusion with others with the same name? I had the same name as my father and was sick and tired of the confusion. So I had my name legally changed to Ian from Ivan. Also, immigrants sometimes change their names to anglicize them or make them easier to say.

Many Jewish people have 2 names. A hebrew name which is used in any religious ceremonies and an American name. Soemtimes the names are the same but with a different pronunciationFor example Rebecca is Rivka in HebrewJacob is yaakov Jeremy is yirimiyahuHannah is chana Some people have completely different names but with the same meaning. And some have no relation whatsoever. Many people who become more religious go from using there american name to using their Hebrew name. Also if someone converts they choose a jewish name.

What about using examples from English history of Lords and Ladies who were born with a name and received a title later that became their name in common conversation? (Joe Brown could be given/inherited the lands and title of Everytown, making him Lord Everytown (not Lord Brown)). Or ones who changed it when they were knighted? In Catholic history, Popes choose a new name when they are elected. Don't Catholic children add a new middle name when they're confirmed, too? I think a lot of children "grow out" of a childhood nickname, too. I don't know many adults who claim their name is Sissy, although that name seems to abound in 5 year olds! Same with "pumpkin", "sweetie" and other temporary nicknames. Hope that helps!