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| English Or Native Name, Which Should Be A Child's First Name! by kennyslim1(m): 11:52am On Jan 08, 2014 |
Hi NL'ners I'm having this arguments with my friends and gf about the first names of our kids...she was of the opinion that an English name is better than a Native ones due to the fact its more easy to pronounce and I was like a Native name because shows the tribe of the child and promote it too. So, am asking you guys, what's your take on this mater and your points will be well appreciated too. |
| Re: English Or Native Name, Which Should Be A Child's First Name! by vanhelsing2099(m): 11:54am On Jan 08, 2014 |
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| Re: English Or Native Name, Which Should Be A Child's First Name! by whitemosquito(f): 1:06pm On Jan 08, 2014 |
Native o! Native first, then maybe english. These 'english name' thing started when the White man came with colonialism and church baptism. I have nothing against the White man but its good to understand the origin of a matter before subscribing to it. The White man insisted that all Africans who become baptized into the church be christened with English names. This was part of the process of Indoctrinisation under the guise of "our native names were to difficult to pronounce". Its interesting how we raise our hackles and condemn the White man/colonization but we subtly accept all the little bits of lies he told us. I have a native name only and Im Absolutely PROUD of it. Unfortunately for me tho, I dont know how to speak my language, but ask me about my name and you can get a thesis dissertation from me. I dont use an english name, and I often insist on calling friends by their native names. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: English Or Native Name, Which Should Be A Child's First Name! by pickabeau1: 2:28pm On Jan 08, 2014 |
no be u n wify get pikin na two of una go choose name na,,, una don even talk of engagement matter, diaper matter or u don even give the girl belle.. make the pikin show first... |
| Re: English Or Native Name, Which Should Be A Child's First Name! by Roda94(f): 4:22pm On Jan 08, 2014 |
Pick a name that has meaning. It is not even compulsory that the child must have an English name. It is only colonialism that brought that about. Why should you care if people cannot pronounce the name? That is not a valid reason to pick an English name. It's a rather paltry excuse. Having said that picking a traditional name does not now mean that you are more 'in touch' with your culture. Culture goes deeper than names alone. Just choose a name that you know what it means, you like it and you also like the sound of it.  1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: English Or Native Name, Which Should Be A Child's First Name! by Nobody: 4:32pm On Jan 08, 2014 |
With my very long last and middle name, i still had to bring out my card in the bank a few minutes ago when i couldn't keep saying 'O as in orange'. I love native names but for the sake of worldwide tinz, it's a nice Englih name plus a short native name. The long names can come after! Do you know how tiring it is to wanna spell your name on phone to a company agent and you start saying 'M' as in mango   Anywayz, to each their own! |
| Re: English Or Native Name, Which Should Be A Child's First Name! by Emmyk(m): 6:43pm On Jan 08, 2014 |
Place the two side by side.  LOL. Native of course! |
| Re: English Or Native Name, Which Should Be A Child's First Name! by Ballotti: 6:58am On Jan 09, 2014 |
English name ke? Tufiakwa! English is already the first and only language. . . why add insult to injury?  |
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