I am a middle class white woman, with a middle class white female name, Sarah. Origin: Sarah is the name of the biblical wife of Abraham. It is a Hebrew word meaning noblewoman or princess. While I never have problems with people mis-pronouncing my name, it is often spelled incorrectly, (Sara). Growing up, I did not like my name because I felt it was too common, however, I have now realized some of the barriers for individuals with un-common names. In addition, while my name has no significant cultural value to myself or my family, that is not the case with other people. A person's name can be very much tied to their culture and identity and should be respected and acknowledged as such.
