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Tennessee Mom Changes Daughter's Name Amid Bullying

11/14/2025

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Danielle Remp, a Tennessee mother, let her daughter change her name from Dixie to Skye due to bullying at school.
The name Dixie, associated with the Confederacy, led to mockery and accusations of racism.
Danielle Remp shared the decision on TikTok, saying the change supports her daughter's self-esteem.
Some criticized the move as undermining resilience, while others support it, and Remp plans to save $200 for the legal change.

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Story summary

Danielle Remp, a Tennessee mother, let her daughter change her name from Dixie to Skye due to bullying at school.
The name Dixie, associated with the Confederacy, led to mockery and accusations of racism.
Danielle Remp shared the decision on TikTok, saying the change supports her daughter's self-esteem.
Some criticized the move as undermining resilience, while others support it, and Remp plans to save $200 for the legal change.