Like there are certain names that would sound really strange on a caucasion person but on an african person it sounds fine...and the other way around. * same way with an african name with a hispanic person or a hispanic name with a caucasion*
2006-10-27 09:35:32 · 8 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
ex. How many white Jose's do you see?
2006-10-27 09:46:58 · update #1
All the answers so far are fairly accurate. I think it has to do with a persons perception too. Like the person who wants to name her child Shakirra. I think it's a beautiful name but you shouldn't name a child purely based on their heritage. Take that into consideration yes, but don't make it the sole reason you name her Moira Hildegarde or something. Name her according to what you and your husband feel when you see her beautiful face. Things are changing and I think we should adjust and adapt with them or we will be left behind. The person that said the employers discrimiante based on names alone is absolutely correct. I have seen it happen. And people are also discriminated against in schools for the same reason. Certain names seem to be a sign of trouble to come, so many students are treated that way -as trouble- from day one. The ones with the 'trouble' sounding names are mistreated while the ones with the ' prominent' sounding names are treated much, much differently. I believe that each and every race has something to offer the other, however small it may. There is something to contribute. We have taken or borrowed from every race since time began so why act as if it's a big deal now?
2006-10-27 10:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's weird, isn't it? I think it has a lot to do with the fact that for many years, certain names were only given to people of certain races. And now, the names are crossing racial boundaries. In a generation or two, it won't seem that way.
2006-10-27 09:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by Shayna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all has to do with perception.
Take for instance, Fakruddin Ali Ahmed. What would you call his first name for short? Sounds funny, doesn't it? Incidentally, I know a person with such a name. I am not making that up.
A muslim woman's name I know: fakharia.
I can go on. What all this means, is that it is a nice name for that culture and and that particular religion. Problem occurs only when they get mixed up.
2006-10-27 09:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truthfully love the two Adrian and Julian (they're the two on my record), so no longer consumer-friendly decision. i think of I quite desire Julian, exceedingly via fact that Adrian/Adrienne is specifically circumstances used for females, yet you quite won't be able to flow incorrect with the two. the two names may appear acceptable for a mixed-race toddler. (Neither call sounds too black, too Mexican, or too white.) one factor to evaluate: if the youngster has Spanish-audio equipment in his relatives, will they pronounce Julian the comparable way which you do, or will they pronounce the J as an H? If it might difficulty you to have the call reported in yet differently with the help of diverse relatives, it is beneficial to flow with Adrian. solid luck and congratulations!
2016-10-03 00:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that's accurate...however, what happens is with people with certain names find themselves screwed when they enter the job market because many employees - either intentionally or otherwise - will discriminate on the name alone. Not pulling this outta my *** either, studies have been done.
2006-10-27 09:43:54 · answer #5 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give examples.....
I know a white Keshia and a black Keshia, I know a white Mary and a black Mary. I know a black, hispanic and white James.
This is true. I also know that many names given at birth are not to label a child, it is a preference.
My child is a Jazmyne, can you guess her race?
2006-10-27 09:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by Jazzys_mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 5 months pregnant with another baby girl, and am trying to convince my husband that Shakira is a perfectly acceptable name for a little white Scottish-German descended baby. He just doesn't seem to agree....just another awful example of how stereotypical our society is. Sad ain't it???
2006-10-27 09:46:05 · answer #7 · answered by Jessiham 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk why.but it does make alot of since ppl do disciminate if there is a ShaQuetta appliying 4 a job and i dont think its fair
2006-10-27 09:46:56 · answer #8 · answered by Redd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋