“What’s in a name?
That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet.”
William Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2)
Shakespeare was correct; a name does not change the essence of that with which it is associated. On the other hand, a name is often the most vital of distinguishing factors. Although the cub has enjoyed celebrity status since before his birth, from this day forward rather than being referred to in the possessive – “Lun Lun’s cub,” “ZooAtlanta’s giant panda cub” – he will be known in his own right. He will be known by his name – XI LAN (“Shee-Lahn”)!
Shakespeare was correct; a name does not change the essence of that with which it is associated. On the other hand, a name is often the most vital of distinguishing factors. Although the cub has enjoyed celebrity status since before his birth, from this day forward rather than being referred to in the possessive – “Lun Lun’s cub,” “ZooAtlanta’s giant panda cub” – he will be known in his own right. He will be known by his name – XI LAN (“Shee-Lahn”)!
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