What does this mean?

Question

I had my daughter two years ago, when I was 16. I was watching this program on TV that talked about some people not being able to get good jobs because of their name. Now, I was going through a rebellious stage (obviously) and named my little girl Creed Independance. Hippieish, believe me I know. Anyways, do you think this will affect her future?

Answer 1

You named her Independence AND you misspelled it? What a shame. If it were up to me I'd try to think up a name to use as a nickname. Like Penny (from IndePENdence).

Answer 2

I believe the study that the program was talking about was saying that people with "black" sounding names were not getting hired as much as people with "white" sounding names. I read about it in the paper and saw it on the news. It's against the law to not hire someone for any other reason than the other person was more qualified. It shouldn't happen, but it does. And it's not easy to prove. Most companies, expecially large successful ones, hire based on qualifications. And hopefully in 20 or so years from now, when she starts looking for a job it will not be an issue at all.

For now I wouldn't worry about it. If she finds that it's a problem in the future she can change it or use a nickname.

Answer 3

Cool name! That's really memorable. If Creed develops a good character, I can't see why a unique name would put her at a disadvantage.

If anything, Creed will be easier to remember from the rest of the class/group.

As an example, I bet Paris Hilton stood out from her class lists and not just because she's a Hilton.

Companies can't discriminate because of a person's name, etc. That would be so biased. And good for a lawsuit.

Without proof and credible sources, I wouldn't believe something on TV as fact.

Answer 4

I hope not. It isn't so bad. I sorta like it. Would she really want to work at a place that hires based on a name instead of her skills and background experience or education? My husband is a human resources manager and he could never/would never hire or not hire someone because of their name. It all depends on the person's references, background check, etc. Don't worry about it, just make sure she gets a good education and has every opportunity you can give her.

Answer 5

Definitely an unusual name! But I wouldn't change it now. It seems that people are increasingly choosing unusual names for their kids, so she should blend right in. By the time she's ready for a job, there will be a lot of other strangely-named people in the workforce.

Don't worry about it. If she hates it when she gets older, she can always change it herself, but I'd let that be her decision.

Answer 6

I don't think that it will affect her at all. It may shape who she becomes as a person, idenifying with the "hippie" side of her name. But I actually think it'll help her. She won't be another name in the crowd that blends in. It's an easily remembered name that's unique.

Answer 7

truthfully no.... because when u think about it look at all the people out there giving their children different names. it has become more of a fashion to name ur kids something different then give them the normal run of the mill names. personally i like the name
good luck

Answer 8

Sounds like a lovely name to me.
IMO, any company that wouldn't want to hire me because of my name is a company that I wouldn't want to work for anyway.
There shouldn't be a problem.

Answer 9

i like the name i would hire her. just raise her right and she will turn out fine

Answer 10

definately