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I have an ugly, long Dutch last name and it starts with O - I have been told by men that when they see that name written, they think of an obese, unattractive woman and they are pleasantly surprised when they actually see me.
If you hear the name ANGELINA JOLIE, you automatically think of a hot woman while a name like Orlotte Piggensnout makes you internally flinch.
If you look though your state adoptive children's listings, you will come across a veritable plethora of very badly named children. These are children who are for adoption because their parent's rights were terminated because of abuse or neglect.
Very popular in my state for girls include Nevaeh, Heaven, Angel, Krylstle, Tiffany, Britney and many faux French names.
With boys it seems to be the "ayden" parade. Plus Bible names - Jedediah, and many Jacobs and Jeremiahs. (there is nothing wrong with biblical names, and "Jeremiah" is a family name in my own extended family. But, there are more than one would expect to see.
The made up hyphenated and apostrophized names are ubiquitous and are not relegated to any one race.
D'artangue and Sha'quan are as likely to be white as black.
Naming after expensive substances and items is also popular.
Mink, Diamond, Mercedes (yes, I know it's a real name) are but a few.
Another strange thing that I found are children with names of baby boomers.
Presumably the grandparents. Which is fine if your grandmother was named a classic name like Stephen or Elizabeth.
My actual very early 60s first name? I'd pass on that. Or my DHs name. They both peaked around 1962 and won't be back for a long time.
If you look though your state adoptive children's listings, you will come across a veritable plethora of very badly named children. These are children who are for adoption because their parent's rights were terminated because of abuse or neglect.
Very popular in my state for girls include Nevaeh, Heaven, Angel, Krylstle, Tiffany, Britney and many faux French names.
With boys it seems to be the "ayden" parade. Plus Bible names - Jedediah, and many Jacobs and Jeremiahs. (there is nothing wrong with biblical names, and "Jeremiah" is a family name in my own extended family. But, there are more than one would expect to see.
The made up hyphenated and apostrophized names are ubiquitous and are not relegated to any one race.
D'artangue and Sha'quan are as likely to be white as black.
Naming after expensive substances and items is also popular.
Mink, Diamond, Mercedes (yes, I know it's a real name) are but a few.
Another strange thing that I found are children with names of baby boomers.
Presumably the grandparents. Which is fine if your grandmother was named a classic name like Stephen or Elizabeth.
My actual very early 60s first name? I'd pass on that. Or my DHs name. They both peaked around 1962 and won't be back for a long time.
Car names are fine as long its something high end. No Hyunadais
Yvette Ferrari if I ever have a girl. For a boy Inigo Montoya.
I would stay away from Dick or Bertha, Muhammad, Jesus.
The thread isn't weird just the premise which is racial in intent. Somehow the names of Tom, Dick or Harry are ok but don't name your kid Mustaffa or Barack!
Nothing racist about it at all.
Did you read my post up thread? If anything, it's a class issue.
The many studies that have been done all seem to agree that the middle and lower classes both want to appear higher class than they actually are.
Middle class people of any race are better at doing this, than are lower and lower middle class people.
There are names that might sound pretty or strong - but they evoke an image that I would prefer to avoid.
Ah race again. As always. Neurotic country we have become.
how many FELIXES do you think are on the terrorist watch list? just sayin ..
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