She did not want to be known only as the wife of her husband. She insisted on having her own 'identity'. [=on being known for her own qualities, achievements, etc.]
The face of the witness was hidden in order to protect her 'identity'. [=to keep her name from being known]
He has a strong sense of personal 'identity'. [=a strong feeling about exactly the kind of person he is]
(..) Welcome to The Golden Rule. The Commissioner shut it down as soon as we found the boy's identity. It's disheartening to think they'd live in squalor like this. Oy, can't you read? We're closed. (..)2018 TvShow: The Alienist Title: These Bloody Thoughts Season: 1 Episode 4