I believe the important for kindergarten recognize, to know their own names, family and friends. If they recognize their own name, this surely can indirectly influence their attitude and improve their self-confidence. As a teacher. Knowing, remembering and pronouncing their names correctly can affect their attitude and we as adult should be example for them.
I would never been agree to call someone name by a name he or she does not like.. So let a child grow up and remembered their name as someone she or he like in past. She or he appreciate. Name is just not a name. Name is given to be called nicely and appropriate way.. To all kind things we did.. To all kind things we get back..
Love,
tH