How and when was a name assigned to any person? Is name necessary for a person?

Answer 1

In the beggining, God created man. He realized he had to call him something because the "hey you" was getting on the angels' nerves, so he named him Adam. Since then, people use names to call each other...

Answer 2

Napoleon Bonaparte was the one that gave people a name .
He started it because , there was always so much confusion when people had to pay there taxes .
So one day he came up with the idea to give everybody a name .

He had the people lined up and wrote down their name .
( as an example )
If you were a butcher , he would say , from now on you are John the Butcher , and that will be your official name .
Or , Jim Smith ( if he was a black smith ) and so on .
Over time names changed , but that was the beginning of it .

Answer 3

<>Names, esp. surnames, often came from the profession or type of work a person did. Carpenter, Farmer, Cooper (barrel-maker), Smith (blacksmith), etc. are examples of this. I suppose theoretically, no one HAS to have a name, but, then, how would you designate, appoint, or summon someone? You could use a designation, as in "You there! THX-1138, come over here." But then, in a sense, THX-1138 becomes that person's name!

Answer 4

Names are just an extension of our need to own something; by naming something we make it our own. We have pet names for our loved ones, for example. Why do we make up a name when he or she already has one, if not as a sign of ownership? I don't mean it as possessive, but that we need some special mark for things important to us. That's also the reason why we name our pets, cars or boats. In many cultures, names are actually short prayers for qualities parents wanted their children to have or for protection. For example, if there was a high infant mortality name, you see children with names like "Lives Long", "Strong Heart" or "Warrior". If you wanted your child to be feminine, you would name her something like "Lovely". Defining characteristics of a family were also important.
That's my take on the situation anyway :)

Answer 5

Well, i assume it was for practical reasons. and it is necessary. for example, if i wanted to say sth to you in the middle of the crowd, i wouldn't call out 'hey, you'. alternatively, instead of names, we could use codes or numbers. i'd be EVL666.

Answer 6

Yes, we cant call everyone "hey you". Or by the numbers, for example: national security no. I dont want the people to call me as "32087153874".

Answer 7

It gives stability to form. If you try to forget your name it can be an enlightening experience.

Answer 8

Not if you are Prince.

Answer 9

YES

Answer 10

Go back to bed, Alice. Please. --- It's too early for this.