Track 7

Unit 1

sociology names

Page 10

Extend the topic

part A

So, can you tell our listeners your name?

Sure, it’s Auriel, Auriel Whitaker

Oreo, so do you know how your parents decided on your name?

Yeah, I was born when the movie the little mermaid first came out. so, a lot of baby girls were named Auriel after that, in the movie Auriel is strong and independent. My mom said they admired how she knew what she wanted.

So, I guess they wanted me to be like her or it may be, they just wanted me to be a good swimmer you know a little mermaid, but actually my name is Auriel with you after the way my parents liked the sound of that a little better.

What about you do you like the sound of it, would you ever change your name?

Oh well, it doesn’t really matter. I mean, my friends and everyone actually call me Ajay. Jenna is my middle name.

I see. So you have a nickname.