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Speaking of cutesy names, I was born on Valentine's Day, when my mother told me she was considering the name Valentina, I told her, "I would have had to dot the I with a heart, because it would be expected." It is a cute name for a baby or a teen, I just couldn't see it for an adult, especially when paired with an Irish last name. I'm happy I was named Elizabeth.
Speaking of cutesy names, I was born on Valentine's Day, when my mother told me she was considering the name Valentina, I told her, "I would have had to dot the I with a heart, because it would be expected." It is a cute name for a baby or a teen, I just couldn't see it for an adult, especially when paired with an Irish last name. I'm happy I was named Elizabeth.
Valentina is a common name in Eastern Europe. Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman into space.
While names are just words that refer to people, I'm of the opinion that any name that is off in left field will cause people to draw inferences. While some of the names are attributed to ethnic origins, when I hear the name Brougham Jenkins, I don't think that name pays homage to grandfather who emigrated from a foreign country--I think it pays homage to a Cadillac. And, while I "could" be wrong (you know, the exception is always touted as the rule in discussions involving any sort of stereotype), I'm not wrong.
The same goes for names like Trejure, LaQueenia, whatever. Inventions are great, but inventing a name for a baby... not so great.
The same goes for adult entertainment names. Dirk Wood and Destiny Love might be perfectly legitimate names, but eventually they are going to be the basis for some sort of preconceived notions.
While names are just words that refer to people, I'm of the opinion that any name that is off in left field will cause people to draw inferences. While some of the names are attributed to ethnic origins, when I hear the name Brougham Jenkins, I don't think that name pays homage to grandfather who emigrated from a foreign country--I think it pays homage to a Cadillac. And, while I "could" be wrong (you know, the exception is always touted as the rule in discussions involving any sort of stereotype), I'm not wrong.
The same goes for names like Trejure, LaQueenia, whatever. Inventions are great, but inventing a name for a baby... not so great.
The same goes for adult entertainment names. Dirk Wood and Destiny Love might be perfectly legitimate names, but eventually they are going to be the basis for some sort of preconceived notions.
Yes because we all know black people are potheads. :r olleyes:
I wasn't making a general statement toward black people. Only you were. It was a statement made toward the general population. I've seen resumes with stupid email addresses like the one I used as an example. Nice try, though.
I have a tradional Scottish surname that in America is often used as a first name. It makes me laugh, because when I'm asked for my last name, and I give it, people often say, "No, I meant your last name." It's so common that people don't even recognize it as a surname. On another note, nothing makes me roll my eyes faster than hearing a child called McKenzie/MacKenzie, which is just all kinds of wrong. I understand that many people find it appealing, but it's no less weird than La'Quanda to me.
I know what you mean: all those little girls named, in effect, "Son of Kenzie."
I don't think Hunter is a weird name. I like it. Sounds strong. It would suck to be named Hunter and be a wimpy sort of guy. I've never heard of the name Declan though- is that pronounced like DeckLynn?
I have a (male) friend named Hunter, in his 60s. According to some on this board, that would be enough to keep him unemployed. He is from the south, if that makes a difference. Declan is popular right now. My kids told me why; it has to do with some character in some popular series.
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Speaking of cutesy names, I was born on Valentine's Day, when my mother told me she was considering the name Valentina, I told her, "I would have had to dot the I with a heart, because it would be expected." It is a cute name for a baby or a teen, I just couldn't see it for an adult, especially when paired with an Irish last name. I'm happy I was named Elizabeth.
Most people probably wouldn't make the connection. My birthday is in June. I used to wish my mom had named me June.
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I have a tradional Scottish surname that in America is often used as a first name. It makes me laugh, because when I'm asked for my last name, and I give it, people often say, "No, I meant your last name." It's so common that people don't even recognize it as a surname. On another note, nothing makes me roll my eyes faster than hearing a child called McKenzie/MacKenzie, which is just all kinds of wrong. I understand that many people find it appealing, but it's no less weird than La'Quanda to me.
Ha! My brother has a last name that is also used in some circles, mostly older ones, as a first name. He has that problem frequently.
Yes, they are more willing to name their children with such names to ease the integration. I suppose they benefit from the fact that they don't have to affirm any type of black power or identity, having a less controversial History.
The "typical American" name does not seem to have any effect on the community though, i.e. East Asians do like to be together (like many other communities). So I have a feeling this "action" to name their children with such name is only for the job market, not for the community life, in general, of course.
We should keep in mind that a lot of Asians have ethnic names on their birth certificates but use Anglophone names in the workplace. Stephanie Cho's real name may be "Qiu," but she chooses not to use that name. It's usually an issue of ease with pronunciation rather than trying to fit in. If Americans could speak Mandarin, there'd be no name change.
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It is a cute name for a baby or a teen, I just couldn't see it for an adult, especially when paired with an Irish last name. I'm happy I was named Elizabeth.
