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What is your opinion of Nigerian people that choose to take on European names (both at home and abroad) for different purposes? and what is the reasoning behind these names?

As a Nigerian that was born in London and raised in America, whilst still maintaining my full Yoruba name, this is something I've always been curious about. I love my name and have longed for a deeper connection and understanding of the IMPORTANCE OF NAMING IN NIGERIA & I have been confused by those that seem to do the opposite.

Bibi734:
What is your opinion of Nigerian people that choose to take on European names (both at home and abroad) for different purposes? and what is the reasoning behind these names?

As a Nigerian that was born in London and raised in America, whilst still maintaining my full Yoruba name, this is something I've always been curious about. I love my name and have longed for a deeper connection and understanding of the IMPORTANCE OF NAMING IN NIGERIA & I have been confused by those that seem to do the opposite.

I think in the end of the day its up to the parents but I really don't agree with it personally except if it's a surname. For me I was born and raised in America from Nigerian parents of the yoruba tribe and they gave me and my siblings all yoruba names no English names, and I loved that they did that and I appreciate my name cause no matter what people think its a connection to your culture and homeland in the end of the day. My future children are having yoruba names for sure.

I know some people who have english names or gave their children english names, They are not less nigerian then ones that give themselves cultural tribal names but I do think it slowly moves you away from your culture in a minor way.