What’s in a Name?
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You all know how much I love reading random articles and YouTube videos. Well here we go again!
I recently stumbled upon a video by BuzzFeed entitled, What Boys Think of Girl Names. In the video, a group a guys sit down, hear some female names, and discuss what their opinions are on certain female names.
And if you didn’t think it could get more interesting. I discovered that they turned the tables! Below is What Girls Think of Boy Names.
I found both of the videos entertaining and interesting. It’s amazing what people assume simply from hearing a name! Nobody was shown a picture of a girl named Jess or a guy named William; they just saw the name and made their assumptions.
This brings up the question: can the name parents give their children influence the way their child will turn out or be perceived? Why is it okay for people to name their children Jesus but not Adolph? Why do people respect the name Leah more than the name LaTisha? Why are employees more likely to hire Jason than Jerome?
Names are indeed a powerful thing that people really need to think about when passing them along.
What do you think? How important is a name?
18 thoughts on “What’s in a Name?”
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I think parents need to think long and hard about what they name they give their kids because it will follow them their whole life.
So amazing how much just a name means to someone!
I'll definitely watch these videos! As I study English, we tend to look into names briefly and discuss what impression they give before we actually look at characters. But I've never really thought about it in the real world before, but like the questions you've asked are really interesting!
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That's so funny! I was thinking of my reactions and I am similar on some things!
It is sad but true that is why I thought before I named my kids. I did not want people to make assumption or deny them a job because they assume they know what they represent. I tell everyone how will this name look on a resume lol
Yeah it's definity something to ponder when you choose your child's name. And one or the sad things is a name can remind someone of something else.
Naming is such a personal thing and I do sometimes wonder if parents think through their name ideas before choosing them. I agree, it is rare you meet a successful person with an obscure name, like Apple or Peel.
As a former Labor and Delivery Nurse…I have seen names that I honestly wondered about the parent's sanity!!! So sad for the kids….
Names are hard to figure out. Take a while to figure it out.
Hahah this is so funny!
I believe one shouldn't be defined by their name. It does not define who they are, however some employees will and have discriminated and bypassed a great resume due to the name. It is very unfortunately. Parents must take naming their children seriously, as it can be a problem for them in the future.
I will definitely watch these videos 🙂 I need background noise when I blog 🙂
Names carry a lot of weight, choose wisely!
This is so brilliant and funny. I really didn't know that those names has meaning
Names are really important and I think that's why most parent take their time to choose the right name for their child.
I think names are important, but I also think that any preconceived notions can be over riden by actually getting to know the person. I like to browse YouTube videos too. God bless! 🙂
LOL Funny stuff. I just think that there's more to a person than just their name.
We do family names as a way to honor past generations and our roots. I'm not into trendy/dated names at all!