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Janice Johnson · 08-01-2003, 12:09 PM

I heard that if your name is Ryan,you are a white boy. I personally know 2 black Ryans, an Asian Ryan, a Hispanic Ryan, a multi-racial Ryan and two white Ryans. Where do they come up with this inane stuff?

Small Wonderian · 08-01-2003, 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by Janice Johnson
I heard that if your name is Ryan,you are a white boy. I personally know 2 black Ryans, an Asian Ryan, a Hispanic Ryan, a multi-racial Ryan and two white Ryans. Where do they come up with this inane stuff?

Basically because of stupidity, but more so because of traditional thinking.

Chocoholic · 08-01-2003, 12:16 PM

I think all stereotypes are stupid. Another incredibally stupid stereotype is that all people with physical disabilities are also mentally ******** or something.

Janice · 08-01-2003, 01:04 PM

As for names, people of all ethnic backgrounds have the same names, but it's true that different nationalities favor certain names.
My husband's family is Italian, and there are more Tonys, Sals.... and even a Mario.
I'm Irish, and there are names like Margaret, Kathleen, Billy, Sean, etc.
It's simply a fact, and I don't think it's a bad thing either.

Penny Lane · 08-01-2003, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
As for names, people of all ethnic backgrounds have the same names, but it's true that different nationalities favor certain names.
My husband's family is Italian, and there are more Tonys, Sals.... and even a Mario.
I'm Irish, and there are names like Margaret, Kathleen, Billy, Sean, etc.
It's simply a fact, and I don't think it's a bad thing either.

That is certainly the case. In the past people named their children for their ancestors. My family is German so there are a lot of German names along the way. (including mine) Now days anything goes. But I do prefer first names matching the ethnic last name. I happen to know a black boy named Fritz. He was adopted by a white German family.What one names his children is his own business. Who are we to criticize?

Jenya · 08-01-2003, 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
As for names, people of all ethnic backgrounds have the same names, but it's true that different nationalities favor certain names.
My husband's family is Italian, and there are more Tonys, Sals.... and even a Mario.
I'm Irish, and there are names like Margaret, Kathleen, Billy, Sean, etc.
It's simply a fact, and I don't think it's a bad thing either.

Evgenia (or Jenya) is a very popular name in Russia and Eastern Europe. So is Alena (or Elena), Tatiana, Olga, Oxsana, etc. You don't hear much of these names at all in North America. Unless you are an Immigrant.

Penny Lane · 08-01-2003, 01:43 PM

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Originally posted by Jenya
Evgenia (or Jenya) is a very popular name in Russia and Eastern Europe. So is Alena (or Elena), Tatiana, Olga, Oxsana, etc. You don't hear much of these names at all in North America. Unless you are an Immigrant.

I was wondering what your name was. It's very pretty and unusual. I am really interested in names and their roots.

Jenya · 08-01-2003, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
I was wondering what your name was. It's very pretty and unusual. I am really interested in names and their roots.

Well Thank You. I think Evginia is the feminine name of Gene (I'm not sure though). If you are interested in different names just type European names in a search engine (I guess)

webuster · 08-01-2003, 03:11 PM

It also depends on the country you live in usually about which names are most popular- our School has like 300 people and 34 are called Christopher. In old scottish tribes a persons first name would have been (it's complicated so I may muddle this up) their grandmothers maiden name. I think that's how 'Fletcher Christian' from the mutiny on the bounty got his name.

Penny Lane · 08-01-2003, 03:31 PM

Every generation has its trendy names. The most common girls names in my generation were Linda, Pamela, Debbie and Diane. I swear, every other girl in my high school class was named Linda! It's a pretty name but was way way over used! The same goes for the name Jennifer which was very popular in the 70's. I always wondered if Jennifer was popularized by the movie" Love Story "in which the main character's name was Jennifer. the movie came out in 1970 and was very popular! That's about the time that the name Jennifer really took off! So all in all names are a product of ones generation.

°Bubbly Blonde° · 08-01-2003, 03:35 PM

Yea stereotypes are stupid, if u hear the name Taniquah a lot of people automatically think black girl, but I know a asian girl who's name is Taniquah...so it's impossible to tell someone's race by their name, and it's stupid to do that too.

pumkinpie · 08-01-2003, 03:39 PM

Exactly!!!!!! I mean when people hear a name they will automatically think up a race. It is really dumb and stupid. I know a person who is named Tyrell. You would think he is black. Nope he is white. I dont think it matters what race you are to name you and it shouldnt.

Penny Lane · 08-01-2003, 03:40 PM

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Originally posted by BubbleLuvGrl026
Yea stereotypes are stupid, if u hear the name Taniquah a lot of people automatically think black girl, but I know a asian girl who's name is Taniquah...so it's impossible to tell someone's race by their name, and it's stupid to do that too.

Absolutely!

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 08-01-2003, 05:09 PM

Yah, I hate stereotypes. But I do admit when I do hear a name like Shaniqua, etc. I do automatically think of African-American, or maybe if I hear Tito I think of Spanish, etc. Its because those nationalities use those names the most, nothing bad. But if I heara the name Paul or David, I dont automatically think of caucasian. Some names to me are 'universal.'

Anyways, my name is English, and I am English (and Italian, etc.).

JT · 08-01-2003, 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by webuster
It also depends on the country you live in usually about which names are most popular- our School has like 300 people and 34 are called Christopher. In old scottish tribes a persons first name would have been (it's complicated so I may muddle this up) their grandmothers maiden name. I think that's how 'Fletcher Christian' from the mutiny on the bounty got his name.

Could it be that a child is often named after the mother's maiden name? It has happened at least three times on soap operas: On "Ryan's Hope," Mary Ryan and Jack Fenelli had a daughter. The daughters name? Ryan Fenelli. On "All My Children," Mary Greenlee and Roger Smythe had a daughter. The daughters name? Greenlee Smythe. (well actually her biological father is Jack Montgomery but....). On "Guiding Light," Reva Shayne and Joshua Lewis had a son. Son's name? Shayne Lewis.

08-01-2003, 12:09 PM	#1
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08-01-2003, 03:35 PM	#11
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pumkinpie RAVEN 4 EVA! Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 23, 2003 Location: Watchin my girl Raven become 5 times more succesful than Hilary Duff. Posts: 730	Exactly!!!!!! I mean when people hear a name they will automatically think up a race. It is really dumb and stupid. I know a person who is named Tyrell. You would think he is black. Nope he is white. I dont think it matters what race you are to name you and it shouldnt.
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08-01-2003, 12:16 PM	#3
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I think all stereotypes are stupid. Another incredibally stupid stereotype is that all people with physical disabilities are also mentally ******** or something.

08-01-2003, 01:04 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	As for names, people of all ethnic backgrounds have the same names, but it's true that different nationalities favor certain names. My husband's family is Italian, and there are more Tonys, Sals.... and even a Mario. I'm Irish, and there are names like Margaret, Kathleen, Billy, Sean, etc. It's simply a fact, and I don't think it's a bad thing either.

08-01-2003, 03:11 PM	#9
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	It also depends on the country you live in usually about which names are most popular- our School has like 300 people and 34 are called Christopher. In old scottish tribes a persons first name would have been (it's complicated so I may muddle this up) their grandmothers maiden name. I think that's how 'Fletcher Christian' from the mutiny on the bounty got his name.

08-01-2003, 03:31 PM	#10
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,313	Every generation has its trendy names. The most common girls names in my generation were Linda, Pamela, Debbie and Diane. I swear, every other girl in my high school class was named Linda! It's a pretty name but was way way over used! The same goes for the name Jennifer which was very popular in the 70's. I always wondered if Jennifer was popularized by the movie" Love Story "in which the main character's name was Jennifer. the movie came out in 1970 and was very popular! That's about the time that the name Jennifer really took off! So all in all names are a product of ones generation.