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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/14/766398907730825768.png?quality=75636358What’s in a name? Turns out more than you might think. Just as your last name could influence your decision making, how pronounceable your name is to others could affect their view of you. Specifically, one study finds people tend to most trust those with easily pronounced names.