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Originally posted by FeeFee
Aren't names supposed to have meanings to them? If someone wants to give their child an "ethnic" name, why don't they go and find a book of African or Islamic names and find out their meaning instead of trying to create one of their own.
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I agree that names should have meanings. So, don't set your little ones up for playground cracks like, "It means your mama is stupid." It amazes me how little value people place on a name because it is the only way they feel they can exert any power in a world in which they obviously feel powerless. Education is power. Make sure that our little ones are able to use that initial statement of their person to educate others on broader issues. So that what they have to say will be readily received by all races.
Put some thought into it. When Soror Maya Angelou decided to change her name from Marguerite Johnson, she put some thought into it. When Soror Iyanla Vanzant decided to change her name some thought went into it.
People tell me all the time that the names I would like for my kids sound like little, white, catholic school girl names. However, they are derived from the names of women family members whom I hold in the highest esteem. Some people aren't going to be happy whether you go with the plain or the ghetto name. Just remember, you don't have to sell out to get people to buy in to you.
Please, don't set your children up for failure.