Are there names for "black" people??

Question

I am preg. We're thinking of Taliah or Taneesha as names for our baby girl. Do you guyes think there's are only for "black" people??

Answer 1

No, name your child what ever you want. Names are not exclusive to any particular group of people.

Answer 2

I think of Taneesha as "black," but Taliah? No, not necessarily. I don't think I'd assume anything with Taliah.

But, like a lot of people said: your baby; your choice.

My first name was anything but common when I was a kid, and here and there I got a very rude "Oh -- YOU'RE (Name)? I didn't think you were white!" from friends' parents. No kidding. I suspect it sounded more Indian than black, though, and 1970s Canada was not exactly swarming with exotically named people; it was probably just "foreign" to them. (In reality: hippie.)

I cannot say that this mistake bothered me; it was usually a fairly good warning about these people's parents, even at a young age. Given how Scottish-whitey my last name is, and vaguely French-Canadian the middle name, that "Wow -- you're white!" nonsense was, well, nonsense. I expect that the people who came out with that were more extremely sheltered than bigoted; they certainly didn't have any problems with their kids hanging out with the weirdly-named kid, and inviting her to birthday parties, etc.

Re. "would it sound okay after 'President of the United States'..." When I was born, mine was a weird name; it is not that odd any more. I think the same thing will happen with stuff like Taliah. Which I like. But I -- sorry -- do not like Taneesha. It sounds like what might happen if a child misprounced something... Again, no offence meant.

Answer 3

As a "black" person, please do us all a favor and name your child with a sensible name. Don't try and make one up or see if you can make the name with the most syllables ending in an "-ah".
Your child will have to fill out a job application one day. Not saying to not be creative but put a lot more thought into than how it sounds. Taneesha???? How many girls can have that name?

Answer 4

First of all, I strongly believe there is no such thing as "Black" people names.. there are names... You should name your child whatever you want to name him... if the case of black white hispanic indian asian were the deal then I would be named Maria or Rosa... yet, there are white people with those names and are not judged... if you like these names then give your baby these names... just to let you know Taliah is a hispanic singer... before naming your baby always research about what the meaning of the name is.
If it sounds beautiful to you then name her that.
My child's name is Elijah and he is mixed... Am I suppose to name him something that categorizes his race? When people learn to think OUT OF THE BOX... this world will be a better place... I know certain questions may sound ignorant and people don't mean them to sound like that but... you know... it is kinda messed up that you think a particular name sounds "black"... what is "black" to you?... is Billy Bob "white" ... and if so, why aren't all "white" people named Billy Bob?

Answer 5

Look for a name that will suite your baby not other people or your race. Also some "black" names aren't always the best names for a child growing up in this world. My sister's name is Bonequishia? What was her mom thinkin?(different moms). When she was young people wiould pick on her b/c of her name. I like Taliah....Taneesha is cool just take out 1 "e". When i was young i would make names that was hard so people couldnt spell them but once i had my 1st child i got tha name "jaylin Koorteez(lol...Kortez). His middle name is hard but i wouldnt make his 1st name hard. Make her 1st name Taliah and her middle name Taneesha....hope this was helpful....

Answer 6

I hear the name Justin used for black people as well as white. It is my son and husbands name, but it doesn't make it a white name or a black name. I think if you really like the names, go for it. I don't think people will assume your child is black because of the name. Good luck!

Answer 7

The name Talia can actually go either way. The name Taneesha however is a predominant name that black people use. Even though names should not have a color attached to them they do. And I believe that in choosing a name you should always think long term verses whats sounds good now.

Answer 8

A name is a name. My grandmothers name is Emma and that is One of the top names on the census board. A lot of Caucasian people are naming there kids Emma now of days. I also have a cousin name Madison and Julia. They are darker then the rest of my family because they are mixed with African American. Good Luck in your choice.

Answer 9

yes.....some names that only ""black"" people use are like::
Chanel
Iesha
Janelle
Vetallia
Talistee
Destinee
Eboni
Real (ray-eel)

just to name a few

Answer 10

In many states, people see them as Black names. Personally I dont like them. Its your baby so your decide, but if this bothers you dont do it. My niece is named Jaylin which was actually found in a African American baby name book. It was in the boy's section too. I think her name is perfect and fits her beautifully. Go for it, if you want.

Answer 11

I noticed the name Taliah. If you are afraid of it being stereotyped as a black persons name, then maybe you can make Taliah, into Thalia. I think Thalia is pretty. I know a girl at church with that name. It is Greek and means Festive.