What Is #MyNameIs?

#MyNameIs is a simple but highly impactful solution that ensures the correct pronunciation of people’s names.

The aim is to:

  • Get people’s names right, which creates the opportunity for people to feel wanted, to feel like they belong, and to be treated with respect.
  • Ensure the meaning, heritage, and identity behind our names are not taken away.

How we aim to do this:

  • Share the real emotional and professional impact it has on ethnically diverse colleagues when their names are mispronounced and why it needs to stop.
  • Normalise phonetic spelling on email signatures, meetings, name badges, and more to make it easier for people’s names to be pronounced the right way.
  • Encourage people to ask how to pronounce a name if they are unsure, encouraging conversations about the importance of our names.

We have seen the positive impact the addition of pronouns has had on inclusivity, and with #MyNameIs, we have an opportunity to build on this.

Resources

What Is #MyNameIs?
Why Is It Important To Get Names Right?
Why Should My Organisation Get Involved?
How Can My Organisation Get Involved?

94%

Of people believe in the #MyNameIs campaign.

73%

Of people have had their name mispronounced.

#MyNameIs enables you to:

Share:

Your phonetic name spelling to email signatures and every platform you use, so that people have the opportunity to say your name right.

Inspire:

By sharing your phonetic name spelling and the #MyNameIs campaign, in order to spark conversations about the importance of names being pronounced correctly in the workplace.

Drive Inclusion:

Our names hold significance and hearing people say it right and take the time to understand them, helps create a sense of belonging in the workplace.

Free Resources to Support You to Implement #MyNameIs

  • #MyNameIs Guide

    All you need to know to get involved.

     

  • Introduction: (00:37:57)

    A recording of the launch event.

  • Visual Tool:

    Share your phonetic name, share your story.

  • First-hand Insight: (00:04.43)

    Insights from the REM Community.

  • First-hand Insight: (00:01.01 Min)

    What a name means.

  • Success Story: (00:03:11)

    The difference #MyNameIs has made.

  • Success Story:

    Find out how a Trailblazer did it.

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