What shall I call you dear child?

The months have totaled seven already
But I still haven’t found a name for you to follow
What shall I call you dear child?

Phumzile, (after Mlambo-Ngcuka), Mzantsi’s first woman to come close to being president,
But somehow lost the plot in between her trips to Dubai and her stance on the land reforms in Zimbabwe. Maybe not...

Victoria, (after Mxenge), a victorious woman who did not just sit and grieve her husband's assassination in the hands of the aparthied government, but continued what he set out to achieve even if it would cost her, her life. Maybe...

Cecilia, (after Makiwane), the first black nurse who diligently carried out her duties in the toughest circumstances, even if it meant a toll to her physical and emotional well being. Maybe...

Brenda, (after Fassie), the woman became the Madonna for the townships by giving a voice to marginalised South African natives who needed to 'Vulindlela' - open the way for a revolution because they were getting 'Too late for Mama'. Maybe...

Nontsizi, (after Mqgwetho), the Xhosa poet who dedicated her life even before her time to speak about women's standing in society through the mouthpiece, Umthetheleli Wabantu - the voice of the people. Maybe...

But how dear child,
How do I give you a name that will be carved in society as legendary and not perverse?
How do I give you a name which will leave footprints such as those the woman above have?
How do I make sure that you will not follow the unknown citizen route that life has led me to?
How do I make sure that you will live to greatness?