Why do young, uneducated girls give their children "unique" names? I have a "unique" name myself and don't appreciate it at all. Weird names with weird spellings only hurt your children and it makes it difficult for them in life. When is the last time that you saw someone named Karianna LaQuinta working as a loan officer in a bank?
2007-02-03 20:09:20 · 17 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Boy, it's going to be tough to pick the best answer. There are some good thoughts on both sides. Yes, LaQuinta is a hotel.... good eye.
2007-02-04 11:39:47 · update #1
That's a very insightful question. I think that they name them those "unique' names because the are still very immature and to them the child is more of a thing, a possession, a pet than the human being it really is. However, I won't lay all the blame on young, uneducated mothers. Grab a People magazine and read some of the names multi- millionaire celebrities choose. Granted, their child will likely be able to ride through life on the coattails of their parents fame so being named Tangerine Moon is okay. But as you so astutely noted, the name becomes the person later, and the child must live the consequences. Take care! Sincerely, Applejack Crowneck Frootloop Twoscoop Busterbrown Turnaround Flapjack Outback Jumpback Hambone Jones.......junior
2007-02-04 03:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have NO IDEA!! I have always wondered this myself. I cannot understand why people make up names like that. When I hear these names I wonder if their mom knew that on every job application they will think -this person is black. I have had some bosses who would look at an application and based on the name, thinking it was a black name, NOT hire someone. NOT even interview them. So when you name your child I think you should think about how it will look to someone who does not know them. Maybe you like the name LaQwesha or Shanequa but ask yourself if maybe you might be setting your kid up for some issues they might not have to face if they had a name that was less unusual. If that is not a problem for you, then do what you want. I gave my kids three names and the first one is "normal" and the middle names are what we actually call them. If when they get older they would like to use the more mainstream names they have that option. I want my kids to have every advantage and I don't want anyone to judge my kids based on their names in a negative way. We all make snap judgements, whether we want to or not, regardless of right or wrong. We can't help it and tho we may not ACT on said judgments, we are subconsciously or consciously making them all the same.
2007-02-04 11:14:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of many cases when an interviewer going through resumes puts the name s/he isn't sure of the pronunciation on the bottom of the pile. If you're going for unique, at least spell it phonetically. The other thing you can do is take a name that was more common in generations past. Then your baby will have a name that isn't as common, yet not something that noone has heard of.
2007-02-04 10:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You answered your own question -- because they're "unique."
"Jane, John? Ew! So common!"
Never mind the ridiculous number of babies that have so-called "unique" names like 'Mackenzie'...
I've asked similar questions before, and one of the more useful answers (you know -- not "f u, its my babby an i can name it wat i like") mentioned people who do not -- how can I put this? -- get outside of their own circles much. If your neighbours all think Karianna LaQuinta is a beautiful name, and a mortgage is entirely out of your reach, why on earth would you think about your child having a job beyond clerk at the local dollar store?
Yeah, I'm being mean. But so are these parents who saddle their kids with silly names. I'd love to be named 'Firstname,' not 'Firstname, spelled f-i-r-s-t-n-a-m-e.' Anything remotely professional -- even university essays -- gets initials rather than the full name.
'Uneducated' is often right, too. Read this section for a while and you'll marvel at the lack of phonics education...
2007-02-04 10:21:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋
I agree somewhat i think uneducated is a bit harsh. There are some little girls out there that are using there child as a way to get the name they never had or wish they had. There was this girl (woman) on here that wanted to know what we thought if she named her kid Gh'Quira Jayoni Alexis, how wrong is that. I do think that people need to honestly pronounce a name every way the average person could. that child's name sounds like Jaqueera key word QUEER. why not paint a big red target on its back and hand out arrows!
2007-02-04 10:12:02 · answer #5 · answered by Peaches 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that uncommon names are fine, but I agree with you that it is weird and ridiculous to make up new words and spell names in such a way that they can not even be pronounced using the rules of our English language. Some names are just novelty and do make it difficult to take people seriously...it is possible, but first impressions are a big deal and many employers see your name before you ever have the opportunity to meet with them. My name is very common and I really disliked being one of three people with my name at school and work. I named my daughter Cadence, I wanted something beautiful and something that wasn't quite as common as Angela or Michelle. Hopefully she will appreciate her name as she grows up.
2007-02-04 05:13:12 · answer #6 · answered by S W 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't necessarily think that a unique name equals to an uneducated mother! Uniquness is something to be proud of! For all you know unique names may be a family tradition! I have unique names picked out for both of my daughters, and I am FAR from being uneducated! I am currently in College! My oldest daughter's name was not too common when I named her, but now it's blossomed, and my youngest daughter has a unique name of MarissaLynn Chyanne... I know Chyanne is common, but MarissaLynn is very uncommon! I know a few Marissa's, but no other MarissaLynn's! Who cares if your name doesn't fit your job.... IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO! Your name is to fit your personality!
2007-02-04 10:54:45 · answer #7 · answered by ♥xvioletx1882♥ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A name does not determine who you are or who you will become. Only your choices in life do. If you choose to let it hold you back, then that is your mistake, not the mistake of your parents name selection. Personally, I like the name Karianna, it's pretty and flows nicely. And were I to own a bank, I would hire her, as long as you she had the right qualifications!!!
2007-02-04 10:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by ksueditz 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have a point. I am currently pregnant and my husband and I have thought of all the possibilities on name calling. But I think Karianna is beautiful....La Quinta isn't that a hotel...
2007-02-04 09:03:34 · answer #9 · answered by hot lips 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not know. I went to school with a few girls that gave their children "unique" names: Courvesiour, Alizae, Abcde (Ab-ceedy).
I say give your child a name so they can at least make it to the
first part of the job interview.
2007-02-05 07:36:43 · answer #10 · answered by simply_ch0c0late 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋