Names are crazy things. They are words that literally mean nothing until things exist. My name has no other meaning than me. The name of something that doesn't yet exist literally means nothing. Still, not all names are equal. There are a wide range of assumptions and such that go along with them. For example "Here is my friend, Michael" is very different from "Here is my friend, LaMichael".
Names are a good way to make a first impression, but it's also the sort of thing that strongly demonstrates the nature of words. Words mean what we make them mean, you name is the best example of this. A name refers to not just you, but all people who share that name. So, if your name is Mudd... well, your name is mud thinks to that guy helped John Wilkes Booth after he shot Lincoln. Still, you can use your reputation to change the very nature of your name.
No doubt names are a magnificent thing that no one ever seems to think about, but it doesn't change the fact that I suck when it comes to naming things myself. Help would be appreciated.
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