How did Waverly get her name?

How did Waverly Jong get her name in the book “The Joy Luck Club”?

Asked by joherr on 30 Oct 00:57

Last updated by Jill W on 30 Oct 13:35

Answered by Jill W on 30 Oct 13:35

From the text:

"My mother named me after the street that we lived on: Waverly Place Jong, my official name for American documents."

The Joy Luck Club