The boy's name is Gabriel.
Jonas's father knew that Jonas was going to be assigned as a nurturer because he saw Jonas's name on the list of assignments. In the world of The Giver, assignments are carefully chosen by the Elders based on each individual's qualities and aptitudes. Jonas's father worked in the Nurturing Center and noticed Jonas's qualities that would make him a good nurturer.
In "The Giver," newborns are referred to as Nurturers until they receive their assigned names at the Naming Ceremony. This practice is part of the controlled and rule-based society depicted in the novel.
In "The Giver," families apply for children through a highly controlled process where children are assigned to parents by a committee. Families do not have biological children, but instead receive a child who is specially selected to match their family unit. The child is also assigned a name at the time of placement.
I don't know of one in that location the closest I know is Whitesboro Health and Rehabilitation Center 1204 Sherman Drive, Whitesboro, TX - (903) 564-7900
In Lois Lowry's novel "The Giver," the Giver's real name is never revealed. He is simply known as the Giver, as is the role he plays in the community.
In the ceremony of one in "The Giver," newborn babies are given their names and assigned to families. This ceremony marks the beginning of the children's journey within the community, where their futures are determined by the Elders.
The people in The Giver only have first names.
Cherokee Indian name meaning "Giver of Light" or "Light Giver"
The Cherokee name for "life giver" is ᎠᏂᏔᏂᏏᏂ (Anitanvsi).
In "The Giver," children who are considered "ones" are cared for in a nurturing environment called the Nurturing Center until they turn one year old, at which point they are assigned to a family unit and given a name. This process is overseen by the Committee of Elders in the community.
The different schools in latur will act as centers. You will be given an exact name by your school.
A name