Do names have an affect on how you see people?

Question

Not on a resume or in a professional setting, but in general.

Josh: Because you were still in the mindset of the last question you answered LOL

Answer 1

Not at all.

Answer 2

I do believe that certain names are associated with certain images in peoples minds. That is regardless if the images aren't correct. I.E. Buffy, Bambi, Barbie Just the names alone put an image of bouncy air headed blonde's that aren't that smart. Of course we know that people cant choose their names and their IQ has nothing to do with the name they were given. Melvin can be seen as a nerdy little white guy with coke bottle glasses or African American. My husbands first name is Melvin. People that never meet him and just see his name then meet him are always surprised that he is White. I laughed when we got mail from the African American clubs after we decided to go back to school. Also, names can be associated with negative memories. I had a boss that refused to hire anyone with the name Brandy because he hired a girl at one time that was a horrible worker and what most would call a b*tch. Is it right that people do this sort of thing? No. However, I do feel that it does happen.

Answer 3

yes and no. yes because before I meet a person that I have all ready been speaking to on the phone and lets say their name is Lola, you would assume they are from South America. Then when upon meeting you discover that their parents just really liked the name. Many people associate the sound of a name with the country of origin,
no because I see people through how they act and treat all equally. Sometimes the names are so unique, interesting, some are typical. some are meant for you to ask them the meaning behind their names. Some names sounds sexy, appealing and lets not forget the persons that sometimes wanted at one point in their life their name changed!!! okay only when I was younger.... lol

if anything different unusual names are fun....

Answer 4

Yes like 'Pam Anderson" and I will look or "Chuck Norris" and I know there is a true American Patriot. When someone mentions Brett I immediately think about the Super bowl this year. Moss I think about a NFL team with money.

As far as first names or last I always like to see the Polish and Hebrew names, but mainly to see how they spell them. Friends names are cool and spelled pretty wild. russian anmes are pretty wild. Other than that they are all about the same.

if you mean ethnic or race names, not really because I have so many contacts all over that I know all the names and the people and what they name their kids and stuff. Take care. Are you a Leoness?

Answer 5

I have thought about it for a while and I have discovered that a name is of a huge importance to me. I have this fascination with names anyway, I always want to know the stories behind picking names. I have heard the best of stories and "it's just nice/pretty" occasionally. The point is when you hear a name you immediately picture someone in your head, maybe that's personal, but at least you associate the name with something. Maybe you already now a person by that name or you have heard it in a movie, song or book. Once you link a name to something or someone you can't separate them.
I hope this has answered the question, maybe the name thing only applies to my person.

Answer 6

Hi,

Interesting question. I think names have a definite affect on how people are seen. For example, when I think of the name "Fred," a very different person comes to mind than when I think of the name "Frederick."

I would imagine the names of celebrities have a huge affect on how we view "regular" people who share those same names. I know that if I ever met a girl named Paris, I'd probably have an initially negative take on her. But, hey, that's just me.

Mike

Mike

Answer 7

We really shouldn't, but as people we have been programmed to act a certain way and behave a certain way, based on the simplest of things and a person name would be no different. One of my college roommates was named Pietro Graham. The first thing I thought was white guy, with a name like Pietro. Turns out he was a black guy from Chicago. I was trained by a Ashley White at my first post-college job. I'm thinking girl, Ashley turned out to be a white guy from California who didn't surf or do anything outdoors.
Unfortunately names always have a affect on how you opt to see people. It's a fact of life. You relate to people by there name and that has to change, because people are not using the same old name convention.

Answer 8

Mylady Lioness, Psychology failed so far to paint a picture worthy of names in Animal Kingdom.... To see for real inside someone´s Name, is more Shakespearean and looking into a Dream. Our knowledge about Names has been fragmented over Time, but as a whole still functions the way Geordy La Forge sees with his visor in Star Trek "The Next Generation" , when we read a name. Colors and Energy.
Your name Lioness, is your picture, like my photograph added in all honesty making the profile, paved The Way for Royalties kindred, and Alike

Answer 9

Yes. Names have an effect on how people see people. I am talking about this from the perspective of the mind and the body. My guruji told me the following while I was at his place during June, 2003
A Name is nothing but a "sound"-coming from the modulation of the flesh(vocal chords). And sound is law of Nature. A simple sound around you can send so many signals to you. Similarly, the sounding or pronunciation of a persons name will influence his evaluation of himself and the surrounding he will be in. What I mean to say is that 'name' is one among the so many big factors that influences perception. Often it is seen that people with good sounding names occupy great positions in life unlike many those who do not have good sounding names or names that are too short or like a beep or are two syllabi like Sigi, Titi, Giju etc.

Answer 10

Indeed. definitions of names are available and brought to our attention at an early age. Often, a child recognizes the importance when and how their name is used opposed to others and respond accordingly throughout life. A villain named Wilbur for example wouldn't affect me as the name Butch.or Barney to Frankenstein. A girl named Betty vs. Candy or Brenda to Mercedes.

Answer 11

well, I have an unusual name myself (Xanath) and I know how it has affected me...
more often than not I have to introduce myself, repeating my name at least 3 times before it can be said and understood, it makes me very uncomfortable to do this.
Most people ask me to spell it, which only furthers their confusion and my discomfort...
it makes me very shy at the prospect of meeting new people.

this guy once asked me if that was my real name or my "hippie" name... I told him my parents were "hippies" and they really named me that! so call it however ya see it!

when I meet a person with an unusual name, I try REALLY hard to get it right the first time!

I don't judge people or come to specific conclusions about them based on their name though.

oh... and it's pronounced: as though the X were an SH "Shanath"
;-)