Abstract
Since name is one factor which shapes a person’s sense of identity, the exploration of the choice of names can shed a light to self-boundaries and identity. Thus, this study aims to show connection between Western names chosen and used by English tutors in Kampung Inggris and their feeling of identity and self. Drawing on data collected from English tutors in Kampung Inggris, Pare, ethnography is applied as its method. Observation and random interview are done to help gathering the data. The findings show the important role of the choice of using Western names in shaping their identity reflected from the desired image to be displayed to others. First, they see Western names as a symbol of modernity and thus give them the sense of being modern and part of global citizen; second, English names used as strategy management to present themselves as ‘competent’ English tutor.
Highlights
Name plays an important role in shaping a person’s identity, since name is a projection of selfrepresentation, self-recognition, self-description, self-esteem, self-awareness, self-knowledge and many more facets of identity
Common Western Names used by English Tutors From the interview conducted to several English Tutors in Kampung Inggris Pare, it is obtained the information about the decision on using western names instead of their given one
Most of those who decide to change their names claimed that western names they currently use are selfinvented or recommendation from friends
Summary
Name plays an important role in shaping a person’s identity, since name is a projection of selfrepresentation, self-recognition, self-description, self-esteem, self-awareness, self-knowledge and many more facets of identity. It is widely agreed that a name serves as a label for people to recognize, acknowledge, and remember one another. Instead of being called “you”, “mbak”, “mas”, or “hei”, a name gives a unique identity to people. A name is given to a child at birth by his/her parents. Name is a portrayal of cultural aspects, such as ethnic tradition, religion, ancestry, gender, social class and birth order (Seeman: 1980). When cultural background attached to a certain name becomes a burden, a person will resist that name and change his or her name in a particular social environment (Prabasmoro: 2006, 69)
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