Comments for Ghetto Baby Names Trend – What Do You Think? at http://www.babyhold.com , comment 0 to 20 out of 20 comments http://www.babyhold.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:12:22 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_30295 I am a little afraid to name my baby when i do have one, because i see how people treat people on the name and kid around a lot - Jessica Nava Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:03:54 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_27278 I know a kid named Geuseppi(Jo-sep-ee) Leno(Lee-no)and people always pronounce it Jessapi, Lino, Leno(Like the comedian), Geeusppie, or one time the lady at the front desk said "Len- Lin- Le- le- well you know who you are." - Gummi Bear Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:43:13 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_20819 I'm a twenty-four year old mom and me and my little boy both have odd first names but our names are also twists on actual real names that you can find in a book of names or on the web. My name is Natira (Nah-Tear-Rah) and his name is Ja'cai (Jah-Ky). Tira is a real name, it's origin is Scottish and it means; beautiful land or earth. Cai is also a real name, it's origin is Chinese(although used in the true origin it's typically a female's name)and it means; to have wealth or to be wealthy. I got curious one day and looked both names up on the oh so wonderful internet and now I know with pride what me and my son's names mean. I love the idea that you can take a name that's been around for centuries and make it unique but still keep it's original meaning. So the point is it doesn't matter if your name contains underscores, hyphenes, apostrophes, or dashes or how it is pronounced or spelled most likely whole or part of it does come from a real name with a meaning , and if you're somebody with a odd sounding name who wants to know if your name has real meaning try breaking it down and looking it up you may just find something. Also to all the narrow-minded , opinionated, individuals who commented on "ghetto baby names" they should consider the fact that to some people ghetto is a way of life and not an attitude. You can't help where you come from no matter how far you run. Just like people from other countries that come to live in the USA have very odd, different names that alot of Americans can't pronounce. Just keep that in mind next time you pass judgement based on a name. - Natira from Baltimore Maryland Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:00:03 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_19690 There is a difference between an uncommon name and a made-up-with-a-toss-of-the-scrabble-letters name. If your name has more than one apostrophe (yes, I have seen several of these) or more than five consonants in a row it's gonna be difficult to pronounce. Your child WILL be made fun of at school. However in most of these instances I find that these children are rarely called by their actual name, it's usually a nickname they answer to. My all time favorite story is about the numerous parents who hand me the birth certificate paperwork (I'm a nurse) and ask me to print their child's name because they "don't know how to spell it."!?!?! - puzzled Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:23:34 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_19608 I have a cousin named Genuine Chairo... I thought it was a little ghetto but her mother seemed to like it. She wanted to be different... What do you all think about the name? - NEW JERSEY Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:45:35 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_17512 PEACE I can only tell you this, All 3 of My Little People Have Very Uncommon names and I haven't heard any other person with the same name yet, We have to correct people who address them and myself incorrectly. However We don't hold it against them. Give your child a name with meaning and assist them in living up to the name you give them. THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX. Peace - Allah Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:52:40 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_17493 I have three sons, my oldest sons names is Da'Zaion Carmelo- Kyan(duh-zay-yon), I also have a Christopher Allen,and last but not least Ky'llen (KY-LYNN) Dominique- Micheal. They all have the same father and I don't think any of their names are Ghetto. If you happen to think of a unique name for your child then i say go for it. So people don't like being traditional which is perfectly fine. - Donna & Christopher Ayers Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:54:34 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_16134 We know of children named Abcde (pronounced AB-suh-dee) These are children from a very ghetto area. - Kristin & Julia Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:11:11 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_15879 Name your child what you want, what you feel, however, do not be offended when their teacher can not pronounce their name. I am a teacher and I often have to call my students Mr. or Mrs. and use their last name. The students try to help me as much as possible, however, teaching 141 students daily, if the name is not common or easy to say, they are Mr. or Mrs. - Tam Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:39:04 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_15731 I don't think any name is ghetto. A name identifies that person. My name is Latesha Tanikka. I'm very proud of my name. I am glad my mother gave me a unique name. I feel if you don't like someones name, or can't pronounce just don't say it or call them by their last name. I even named my son Catyvion it's pronounced (CA-TY-VI-ON). When I take him to the wic/dr's office, if they can't pronounce it they call him by his last name. - Latesha Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:55:44 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_15677 Would like to know the meaning of this name or how did it came to be, Is it Ghetto? - Shawntae Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:20:01 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_14917 While I was pregnant w/ my son Damien my mother insisted that I not name him that, because, of the movie "The Omen" I think that if you want to name your little girls Madisyn and Kaitlyn then go for it they're you children and you are going to be the one calling their names for the rest of your life. Don't name your children something else just because some of your family members aren't "COOL" w/ it. Follow your heart and name them what you believe you should. - Me Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:53:38 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_14502 I am 43 and I love my name and thank my father for going against the grain of society. You see, I was born in Central America. My father had a sense of humor, he didn't choose typical Hispanic names. My brothers names are Douglas, Hugo and Mark. What's in a name? It's your actions that will determine the type of person you are. - Hans D. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:00:05 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_13999 im 15 my name is Aleisha like alicia but dif. spelling i guess the spellin is a little ghetto but i like it cause it makes me who i am - Aleisha Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:28:09 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_13461 My husband and I are Puerto Rican and we named our son Sebastian. It is a nice,strong,masculine and handsome name. The name also has a spanish pronunciation which is great for our family. - Alexa Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:07:51 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_12955 Growing up, I loved being the only one in my school who had my name. Over the years (I am now 30), I have met a few others with my name and found that they always liked being a little different, too. However, as a teacher, I have also seen kids struggle with or be embarrassed by their own names, especially when others can't say them or sound them out. Many different names sound strong and beautiful, but only when you can read them out loud without stumbling. My comment overall would be, name your child something that sounds beautiful to you, but try to test it first. Write it down, give it to a stranger (say a nurse, a teacher, a co-worker). Can they say it out loud? This will make a difference to your child! - Can others say it? Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:51:57 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_12375 best advice like the one above, tease the name. make fun of it. it's what the kids at school are going to do. if you feel at the end of it your child will come home everyday crying from the teasing maybe you should consider a different name. - brenton Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:42:38 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_11950 I am a teacher in the inner city. I guess some would call it a ghetto. I have had years of beautiful, ethnic names. My friends and I always run through our roster and comment on the names. Many are unique and beautiful, however, many are absurd. We have had a Tequila and Daquiri, Zhiavago, Porsche Mercedes, Daqouta, & Samajae to name a few I feel this is hurtful to the kids. I hear others tease them. Keep in mind kids can be very mean. I also have a problem with parents who have no clue how to SPELL their child's name. They spell it differently every time they write it. The names are not spelled phonetically so I guess they forget how they spell it..??? Very scary! - JMJ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:22:19 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_11710 We have 4 kids--all adults now.....We chose their names by the meaning, not just whether we liked it or not. All four of our children have at least one name that can be changed/shortened,like Elisabeth-- can be Lisa, Beth, etc.,) in case the child doesn't like their name--they can change it easily. The best advice I ever heard on naming your baby (and it works!)is, when you find a name you like, go to your back door and yell that name out loud.(Like you're yelling for your child to come in from playing.) Is it embarrassing to yell it? Do you still like how it sounds when yelled? If so, go with it! Also, don't worry whether other people like your baby's name!! If YOU like it, don't worry about what others think--it's YOUR baby! - VJ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:37:00 +0100 http://www.babyhold.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=14#pc_11216 My wife and I are having a girl. We decided on naming her Arielle. However, my wife wants to spell it Ariyelle. Is this Ghetto? Will the spelling cause issues with her growing up? - Sean M Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:36:56 +0100