I think Joi is actually cute! But the others are less to be desired.

Yes, I agree there's nothing wrong with Joi because it's my middle name!

I work at a school where there are boy that are brothers. Thier names are:

Scandolous
Scandele
and
Scandelence

To much damn Prince ...and God KNOWS I LUBBB me some Prince

My name--Kamesa--is so Black sounding (but not ghetto) but it really has not hampered my career prospects because I am in social services which traditionally is a field dominated by Black women. But some of these names that my clients have will give you a headache!! Like this one child's name was Raytaquananishay. I was :confused:.

Jessica went through a period where it was really super popular, but I don't automatically think Jessica = certain age. It's a traditional type name - there were Jessicas in my class and I'm sure in older GCers' classes as well. There are a lot of Jennifers around my age (mostly because of the movie Love Story, I guess) but in all actually Jennifer's a really old name.

On the other hand, if you introduce me to someone named Farrah, Rhiannon or Tennille, I can probably guess within a year or two exactly when she was born. ;) Or at least that her parents have seen I Love The 70's lots and lots of times.

We actually had twin sisters named Angie & Aimee. Guess what year they were born? I honestly had to fight to keep a straight face! (I'm sure kddani or fire1977 can verify this!)

My real name wasn't popular when I was born (which is how I got a nickname so fast!), but now every tenth 20-something has it. I kinda liked having a different, but not strange, name.

:eek: at lil' Raytaquananishay. I swear, some people's brain cells are shot or something. If it's a girl, I don't now how you can clean that up.
:confused:

I guess you call her lil Ray Ray? :confused: :confused:

I hate when some parents make up the kids name; its a combination of the mother's and father's name.
Some parents just need to think about the names seriously. I am not saying that we should give up on our heritage and choose white names,but just think more.

Well yesterday at work, I came across an application for a baby girl named DIVA


The madness must end.
:mad:

I went to high school with a girl named Diva.....who was not black, btw.

A name whereby the reader of your resume doesn't connect to your cultural/racial/religious background will hurt you 9 times out of 10.

-Rudey

I like name that reflect a person's culture/heritage/ethnic background. It's names like Precious Joy and Princess that I can't stand (yes, I did go to school with girls who were named that). I think those are the names that can hurt anyone.

My grandfather is Irish and I love Gaelic names. I plan on use Gaelic names and Gaelic spellings for children. Such as Niahm or Siobhan. I think names that reflect ones background can make a person stand out.

When I was a child...
 

I could not stand my name:mad:

But now I love it b/c it is different.:D

People are not sure what to think about my name. White people are usually love it. Black people are usually the ones that give me the look:eek: And no, my name does not sound anything like Boom-Boomquisha! :rolleyes:

I don't see what the big deal is. If a name is that bad just use initials instead. Making sure you are educated, prepared, qualified for the position is the bigger concern. Shoot if they really want to call you by your name do 'em like Janet did and give that Ms. *insert your last name here* (if your nasty!)