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Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by Donmichaelz(m): 9:10am On Mar 20, 2013 |
As we all know, most parents in African countries especially Nigeria give children names with deep spiritual meanings e.g Oluwaseun, Chukwuemeka, Olusegun, Godswill, ThankGod etc cos they believe these names will impact positively or negatively on the child's life. In Nigeria, people have taken it to the extent of even dropping or changing their names cos they have negative connotations and meanings In the Western World, Parents give their kids names like Blue Ivy, Chair, Purple, Trouser, etc in short any thing that catches their fancy can be given as a name to their kids yet these people still end up being succesfull in life.... This raises the question. . .do names have an effect on a child's life? Do you think really think name's meaning matter? Lets hear your views. . . . |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by Nobody: 11:01am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Hell No! Not a Student of such School of Thought |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by GALANTRICH(m): 11:02am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Yes, I should think so |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by ratchy: 11:02am On Mar 20, 2013 |
belief of our forefathers & mothers, bt dunno abt the modern fathers & mothers oooo |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by daywatcher: 11:03am On Mar 20, 2013 |
so a beggar on the street has a name that predisposed him/her to begging? 3 Likes |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by tinuolababy(f): 11:03am On Mar 20, 2013 |
YES THEY DO |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by GraceBestowed(f): 11:03am On Mar 20, 2013 |
I believe it does! Simply because you are what you believe! If your name triggers positive reinforcement, you have one less life wahala to worry about. Imagine being called 'blanket', growing up, that mustn't have been easy, because children can be cruel, and must have taunted that child; that is negative reinforcement, and would have, most definitely, left bad memories! Growing memories form one's personality! All this is practical (a psychological explanation), I can also explain the spiritual route, but eh, we'll leave it there! This, as I always say, is my two cents worth! As my name states, I am bestowed with grace! (^_^) 3 Likes |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by babadey(m): 11:04am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Yes I do... I seen and heard of some people who changed their names and became successful(but who knows whether they would have still been if they didn't change it) only God. |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by Pergrace: 11:04am On Mar 20, 2013 |
In Nigeria to some extent but in the western world not at all... The reason because we tend to be too spiritual and refused to see the positives in every aspect of life.. 3 Likes |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by iamswizz(m): 11:04am On Mar 20, 2013 |
IF YOU LIKE NAME YOUR CHILD 'GEJ' YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN 1 Like |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by engrj(m): 11:05am On Mar 20, 2013 |
to me it has nothing to do with someone been successful in life or not WHO GO MAKE AM GO STILL MAKE AM IN LIFE but don't name ur child stupid name. 1 Like |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by mecusbosco(m): 11:05am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Yes it does have effect. That's why people change their names when they grow up. To an extent, even fathers, grand and great grand fathers names as well. Its not cast on stone though. Our destinies are in our hands!!! |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by Orikinla(m): 11:05am On Mar 20, 2013 |
YES. The Holy Bible says, as a man thinks so he is. You will answer the name you are called and once you answer, that is what you are. 8 Likes |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by Tjohn1(m): 11:06am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Yes it does, that was why some names were changed in the bible, like Jacob changing to Isreal 2 Likes |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by LesbianBoy(m): 11:06am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Goodluck jonathan = Badluck.......so u see @Topic Names have no positive effect on ones life! |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by ubongutioh(m): 11:07am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Yes, it has effect. Even in the Bible angels changed or give people special names. |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by nairaman66(m): 11:07am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Sometimes it does.. Most times it has failed. I am using GOODLUCK as a case in point! |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by sholay2011(m): 11:07am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Does gender also affect one's achievement in life? The ansa for the above question is the same with that of the thread. |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by konn: 11:08am On Mar 20, 2013 |
just name ur child madness and see if he will not go mad 2 Likes |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by kennydee05(m): 11:09am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Yes it does for example there are some names which both Christians and Muslim believes that should not be given by parents to their child. Note naming of a child is not just an ordinary think you will think of. Rather I will advice you to put many names u have thought for your child of into prayer. Pray concerning the names. |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by IleIfe2(m): 11:10am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Top of the morning to you, Governor!!!!!! |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by Chinwem(f): 11:11am On Mar 20, 2013 |
They most definitely do |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by Lateef9961(m): 11:11am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Ofcus name has èffect nw.4 example Gej |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by Nobody: 11:11am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Well, jabez's name had an effect on him until he cried to God to deliver him from the curse of his name. So i believe, your name has an effect on you. 4 Likes |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by babadey(m): 11:14am On Mar 20, 2013 |
Some do change their names cos of some reasons like - ancestral curse,sickness,the name implying something bad or jast to start afresh (like upgrading ur BB bold2 os to a bold4 os but still with the bold2) hope you get the drift there. Like my name(surname) now means something not to goood but will change it when chanced. |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by babadey(m): 11:15am On Mar 20, 2013 |
booqee: Well, jabez's name had an effect on him until he cried to God to deliver him from the curse of his name. So i believe, your name has an effect on you. Correct. |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by Nobody: 11:16am On Mar 20, 2013 |
i wont comment on dis topic |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by theripper: 11:17am On Mar 20, 2013 |
One thing is certain, none of my children will bear names like Nebuchadnezzar , Lucifer, Jezebel ,Sapphira or Ishmael. Effect or no effect 2 Likes |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by Nobody: 11:17am On Mar 20, 2013 |
It sure does! As curses affect ones life, so names! |
Re: Do Names Actually Have Effect On One's Life? by DJDOLA(m): 11:19am On Mar 20, 2013 |
NOTIN LIKE THAT.....THERE IS ONE MAN CALLED OWOWA...MEANING THERE IS MONEY....D MAN HAS NOTHING HE LATER DIE WIT POVERTY 1 Like |
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