After perusing the Baby Names q's for a couple of days, I got to wondering how people in the working world might judge a woman who had some of the trendier names that seem to be very popular. My study was extremely non-scientific, and I mean no offense to people that have these names. But check out these reactions to the names "Kayleigh," "Kylie" and "Cyndee". Here's how "Kayleigh" and "Kylie" fared when they tried to get a management level job: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkGZ_yscHwNCMF2oG_pxpaXty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071011081824AAHBSpt
If you believe these answerers, "Savannah" may be slotted for a particular kind of "career." http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlvXfBjW7hP2IQ.569BTxNPty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071011091216AAzUsmH
Finally, poor "Cyndee" can't catch a break in the office:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqfTaoqVry0yZFFrElXKAJnty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071011183107AAbo1NT
2007-10-13 12:19:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
PS - yes, I have read the name chapter in Freakonomics, and it's fascinating.
2007-10-13 12:28:57 · update #1
Competency is definitely more important. After all, "cute" only lasts the first few years, but it won't further the career of an adult or make anyone take them more seriously.
I think that's the problem with parents considering only how "adorable" a name might sound on an infant or toddler, but failing to look beyond that. Giving her a strong, formal option isn't in any way trying to push her out of diapers and into the board room ... it's simply giving her a CHOICE in the matter when a cutesy nickname might hold her back.
Certainly, women with even the most infantile or risque names might hold any position they desire. But that's not entirely the point. What position would most ASSUME them to hold? LOL It's all about perception, and you don't want your child to one day be discriminated against on the basis of a name that simply doesn't convey the mature, responsible individual they may very well be.
Give the poor kids a fighting chance, for Pete's sake! ;)
2007-10-13 15:04:22 · answer #1 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think competent would be best. I chose traditional names for my children's first names. Then I chose a less traditional name for the middle name. That way they have the best of both. When they are adults, they have a choice of what they would like to be called. I want to give my child every chance at success, so a name liek Naveah, or Precious just wouldn't cut it for me.
2007-10-13 13:09:05 · answer #2 · answered by Daybreak 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your unscientific experimental journey is nothing new. Major studies have been undertaken within the UK that show that a persons name can make a difference in educational attainment. If this is so then it is predestined that they will suffer later in life when reaching the workplace.
2007-10-13 12:27:16 · answer #3 · answered by Busman Bob 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Names are typically a reflection of the parents, and by extension of the person's upbringing. If you have a stupid name, I'm naturally going to assume you were raised by stupid people and therefore probably aren't so bright yourself.
2007-10-13 19:39:05 · answer #4 · answered by Caitlin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
competent - is there a question?
Here's how "Kayleigh" and "Kylie" fared when they tried to get a management level job!
I've never heard those names in at management level!
2007-10-13 12:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Taylor for me too!! That is my maiden name! I love the name Taylor for a boy or a girl!!
2016-05-22 06:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by amada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I judge people by their names. If someone has a name that sounds trashy, I think they are probably dumb and trashy.
2007-10-13 12:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by cuddles 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cutesie names are not powerful, and other people envision people with those names to be ditzy, flighty, or stupid.
2007-10-13 12:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by JD 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Blossom, girl are you about to have a baby?
2007-10-13 15:39:49 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Defiantely both! It is important to have a nice mix!
2007-10-13 12:29:35 · answer #10 · answered by tara*A 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋