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a theory that suggests that a person's name can have an influence on their profession, character, or destiny
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The concept of nominative determinism suggests that people are drawn to professions that reflect their names.
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It's like people end up doing what their names suggest, that's nominative determinism for you.
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Nominative determinism is when your name lowkey predicts your future career.
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Some believe in nominative determinism, where your name shapes your destiny in a subtle way.