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What's in a name? You pay first(Changsha Evening News)Updated: 2007-04-05 11:10 A company in Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, that helps couples name their newborn has sparked controversy over the exorbitant prices it charges. The company charges 3,386 yuan ($437) for up to 14 name choices, which it says convey strong personalities suitable for the baby. The naming fee is more than a monthly income of a local white-collar worker. The naming company, however, argued the expensive naming fee is worth paying because a good name will benefit a person for a lifetime. |
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