Alice

Names are words, a fluctuation of letters and patterns in the language.  What makes them special from amongst the rudimentary mundane is they are the words we give to each other in order to identify one another. It's a mask for individuality and being your own person that name.

She is unique, the only one of her kind.

Most people don't get to chose their name. It is a label forced upon them from one day. Everyone has a name. People have the desire to know what to call you, where you fit in their world. They will name you after heroes, friends, family, and even nonsense as these images of who you will be float through their heads. A name itself is neither good nor bad. Don't be mistaken though, it shall command a presence. Your name will be synonymous with you. The choice to be made is to either build a person for that name or a person around that name.

She shall be called Alice.

Names hold power. According to the legends and fairy tales, a person's true name is their essence and gives power to those who know it. A name evokes magic and control when uttered. It is you. Some seek to guard their name and hide it away so it can never be used against them. Others shout it from the rooftops in hopes those who hear will feel the power and importance in the name and recognize them. Some don't have a choice and are nothing but puppets with a shiny label, a name.

The World's Alice

 My name was never mine.

Our Alice