Hosted by Dr. Shanae · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 30 episodes
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Given Name is a storytelling podcast that explores the meaning, memory, and cultural power behind the names we carry. Hosted by sociologist Dr. Shanae, each episode invites guests to slow down and share the story behind their first name — the lineage, the jokes, the mispronunciations, the intentions, and the joy.
Dr. Shanae hosts Given Name, a society show with 30 episodes published.
Andromeda has never been interested in making her name easier for other people. She doesn’t accept nicknames, she expects people to say it correctly, and she embraces the story that comes with carrying such a distinctive
You can find the full episode on Patreon! Eryn's (@_cerelle_) name was built to make people pause. An androgynous first name paired with a racially ambiguous combination of first and last names meant her parents weren't
Enjoy this full episode! It's too good to miss! Kennimarie Bell (@KayBeeJokes) has a name that's hard to forget — and even harder to shorten, though people try. All one word. No spaces. No hyphen. No M. And still, most p
Depending on who’s calling, she might be Chris, Chrissy, or Christian. Each name represents a different relationship, a different expectation, and sometimes a different version of herself. In this episode, Chrissy of (@P
Some names make people curious. Christiani is one of them. In this episode, I sit down with Christiani (@_christianinix_), a New Orleans native, producer, and television and film professional whose name has sparked quest
Kyler Nathan IV (@thefourthtyler) comes from four generations of Kylers. In this episode, we talk about lineage, namesakes, masculinity, and the strange intimacy of sharing one name across generations. As a cognitive sci
Naashon and I ended up having a really meaningful conversation about sickle cell, the stereotypes surrounding it, and the work still being done to support families and communities affected by it. I wanted to share part o
Some names sound different at home. In this episode, Naashon (@KingsHomage) reflects on being raised in the Rastafarian tradition, the way her father pronounces her name, and what it means to carry culture through family
In this special Season 2 finale, I sit down with Joy Crawford— host of What My Grandkids Call Me and lovingly known as Granny Granny—for a warm conversation about motherhood, grandmotherhood, and generational wisdom. We
In this episode, I sit with one of my line sisters 💙💛🐩, Cynithis (@cyncynsation), for a reflective conversation about heritage, naming traditions, and the legacy carried through family names. We talk about shared firs
In this episode, we sit with Da’Joya Barnes Majors—better known as Joy—a mother, wife, social worker, professor, coach, and someone who truly embodies her name. She shares the story behind Da’Joya, why Joy is the name th
In this episode, we sit with Stacya, a college student and mother whose name carries intention and history. She reflects on the story behind her name, her family’s roots in Ohio, and how those connections shaped her iden
We sit with LaKeicha (@only1Keesh)—an RN and proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho💙💛 —who has always embraced being different. She reflects on what it means to grow up with a name that stands out, the importance of correctin
In this episode, we sit with a mother (@tellmetelly) who views her own name as something that moves under the radar—and how that perspective shaped the intentional way she named her children. Through her voice and growin
We sit with Joy (JoyyMeetsWorld)—a woman whose life reflects the name spoken over her. Raised in the Bible Belt Midwest, she shares how names can shape identity, becoming a kind of confession we grow into. From her vibra
In this episode, we sit with a story shaped by love and legacy. Our guest (@Layyy_Lunaaaa) reflects on being named after her father, the deep admiration her parents have for her, and how that same care carries into the w
In this episode of Given Name, we sit with Miles, a soulful, family-oriented friend who believes deeply in staying true to yourself. Miles shares reflections on identity, loving the name you carry, and the importance of
In this episode, we sit with Antonique (@heyniquev) —a lively storyteller from P.G. County with roots in both Black American and Jamaican culture. She shares memories of her upbringing, what it means to carry a version o
In this episode, we sit with Leah (@Leah.M.Forney) and explore the biblical roots of her name, what it means to carry that story, and how it shapes identity. We also unpack the unspoken weight of being a high-functioning
In this episode, I reflect on a moment that stayed with me long after the microphones turned off. What I thought was breakup grief revealed something deeper — lineage, ancestors, and the responsibility of being the light
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