Why did the author, Hemadpant, believe the name he was given was an 'honor for cleverness' and a 'speech-arrow' at the same time?

The author explains that the name 'Hemadpant' was a title given to him that he initially perceived as a 'speech-arrow aimed at the debate to destroy my pride.' As detailed in chapter 2, he felt he had a tendency to talk nonsense and needed to be humbled. However, he also recognized it as an 'honor for cleverness' and eventually considered the naming 'meaningful and appropriate,' accepting it as an 'ornament.' This was because it provided a lifelong lesson to remain aware and humble, steering him away from the harmful trait of debating.