2007-11-13 08:53:26 · 25 answers · asked by tocrunkforu2004 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Halaiya, Jalaya, Cayla
2007-11-13 08:57:11 · answer #1 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Unless you're looking to use an actual African name, I don't think ethnicity should limit your choices here. :)
In other words, I've known plenty of African American women with strong, classic names that have suited them beautifully! Some common, some more unusual -- Angelina, Rowena, Mila, Catherine, Vivian, Norah, Cecily, Fallon, Mary, Zaira, Ivy, Lila, Ruby, Viola, etc.
Biblical names (Naomi, Talitha, Vashti, Dara) and Celtic names are also fairly popular within the African American community (Donovan, Denzel, Sean, Desmond, Ciara, Alannah, Siobhan, etc.), so perhaps something along those lines would appeal. In which case, this site might be useful. :)
http://www.babynamesofireland.com/
I wouldn't, however, limit myself to the stereotypical "black" names (at least according to many others LOL). Those that are obviously created and completely lacking meaning, or simply random prefixes and suffixes added to an already-existing name. Those sort of names are exactly that -- stereotypical. And there's no reason to give your child a name she'll have to work against, rather than one that will work with her. ;)
Hope that helps!
2007-11-13 09:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Addison (Addy)
Akeelah
Ashanti
Amber
Bionca
Brailey
Camryn
Chailyn
Cheltzie
Deandra
Destiny
Diedra
Dominique
Ebony
Eve
Felicia
Freedom
Grace
Kianna
Kimora
Krystal
Latisha
Nala
Rihanna
Safara
Shakira
Shayna
Tamara
Tia
Vivica
Xaria
Those are just a few of many options. Some are American names and some are African. Some come from babynames.com and some come from my head. Congatulations and good luck choosing the right name (if it's your baby. if not, well, have fun looking)
2007-11-13 09:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aura Renee
Morgan Elise
Aerin Elizabeth
Hannah Mariah
2007-11-13 09:11:54 · answer #4 · answered by Bonnebelle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Amina- African Meaning: Peaceful, secure
Origin: Arabic Meaning: Truthful, trustworthy
Pronunciation:
(ah MEEN ah)
Ameera-
Origin: Arabic Meaning: Prince, ruler; prosperous
Pronounced: (ah MEER ah)
I like Amina the most but both names are very pretty and have a true meaning.
2007-11-13 12:09:16 · answer #5 · answered by Cristal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tatiana is Russian and means Ancient Slavic King
Carissa is Greek and it means Grace
Kayla is English and it means Pure
Kenisha is African American and it means Beautiful
Latisha is Latin and it means Happiness
Zuri is Swahili for beautiful
Talia is Hebrew and means Dew
Natasha is Greek and means Rebirth
Felicia is Latin and means Happy
2007-11-13 09:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by Joyous Mommy ♥'s her ßoys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Black" names? there is truly no such element, and in spite of if there replaced into, there is not any would desire to grant it one only through fact it truly is African American. ladies: Evelyn Charlotte Elise Lillian Molly Erica Boys: James Austin Alexander Nicholas Gregory Daniel
2016-10-02 07:12:26 · answer #7 · answered by delilah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the names:
Aislyn, Jacinta and Mara but not specifically for an African American baby- any girl.
2007-11-13 09:03:48 · answer #8 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Antionette...i always thought that name was pretty. The first time i heard it i was in 5th grade and there was this really pretty black girl across the way and all i could think of was WOW she has a pretty name..
2007-11-13 09:07:37 · answer #9 · answered by mommyandbaby 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Kendra
2007-11-13 08:58:52 · answer #10 · answered by Yuzuki 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋