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Im slightly bothered by the notion that a name should come from a preapproved list put together by snobby elitists. A name is supposed to be creative, meaningful, and special. Calling someone "George" because its "normal" is the most boring, unimaginative, waste of a baby name.
Im slightly bothered by the notion that a name should come from a preapproved list put together by snobby elitists. A name is supposed to be creative, meaningful, and special. Calling someone "George" because its "normal" is the most boring, unimaginative, waste of a baby name.
So true! That's why I'm endeavoring to compile a list of rare and inspiring names - names of real people involved in interesting things. That's why linking to the news story when providing the inspiring name is so important. That way, a young mom will be able to see the real meaning of the name, and see the outcomes which might derive from such a name.
Consider the name Marquavious. Various Marquaviouses seem to pop up with amazing frequency, in stories like this inspiring tale of young people helping an elderly traveler: Kills 83 year old man - YouTube
I don't know about Zindzi...never heard of that one.
But Zoleka gets a pass. Zuleika (Zoleka) is a common Muslim girl's name. Not that I'd name my kid that, but you hear that name a lot in Muslim countries.
I came across the name "Truelove Jones" when I was working at an insurance company. One of my customers gave her new born baby that name. I liked to think that baby was truly loved.
Im slightly bothered by the notion that a name should come from a preapproved list put together by snobby elitists. A name is supposed to be creative, meaningful, and special. Calling someone "George" because its "normal" is the most boring, unimaginative, waste of a baby name.
I don't disagree with you. If everyone was Mary and John, it would be so boring. But most "traditional" names had some sort of meaning. If you just string a bunch of letters together for the sound effect and to try to make your kid "special", it's not the same as a name that has meaning. Still, people are free to do exactly that if they want to.
People used to randomly pick last names when they came about.
In English, Some chose last names that showed their occupation and others picked landmarks.
Smith, weaver, judge, bailey
Hill, dell, Kirk ( a church), Moore
There were also last names that meant someone's son. Johnson, Stevenson, etc...
I have no problem with choosing a creative first name, except that those parents should know that those names reflect on your child's background. The name you pick helps the world categorize your child, rightly or wrongly.
I grew up with kids that had hippie parents, and we all knew who they were. I went to school with a Sunshine and a rainbow.
Names like Purity and Chastity will clue people in on religious leanings.
Laquonda and Marqueesha are probably African American.
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