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“It is generally accepted that names give shape to persons, places or things. It also conveys emotions and relational intimacy. This is why sales persons try as much as possible to use the name or nickname of a prospective client in a bid to ingratiate themselves to them and make a successful deal.
The use of first names, especially nicknames, suggests a sense of equality and trust. Thus for a stranger like a sales person, to call someone or a potential client using his name or nickname could sometimes be very offensive. Not only does it assume social equality but the presence of an otherwise non-existent personal intimacy.
We are trained from birth to react to names. Whenever an individual is named by a speaker, it is most likely that will elicit a response from that person. At that moment, the speaker exercises subtle power over the person named even if for a brief moment.
The ways names are said also arouse a certain emotional response. Names give us the power to imagine things or recognize an abstract concept like God. It enables us to grasp complex situation or make our relations easier to come by. This is true in all cultures.
For some, names are so sacred and powerful that they could not be liberally invoked. For example, believers of the Christian faith are commanded in Exodus 20:2-17, Exodus 34:11-27 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21 that: “You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.”
Movie personalities recognize the power of names. A chosen screen name could significantly account for a box office hit or a flop. It could make and unmake stars or even prevent a budding showbiz career from taking off. Politicians also knew the power of names hence much of their efforts are spent in establishing name recalls in their districts or turfs.
As there is power in invoking names, giving names is also a powerful tool in expressing dominion.
According to theologians, Adam was given the power to name all the animals in Eden to show his dominion over them.
This is one of the underlying reasons why the Popes and sometimes monarchs assume a different name when coming into power – so that none, including their parents, could have dominion over them….”
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