Are Low Class White ppl, GHetto ppl, and Hispanics giving their kids a disadvantage by naming them those names?

Names like Beth, Mandee.Apple River


Jose, hector, Fernando


Shaniqua, LaRhonda, and such?

Are Low Class White ppl, GHetto ppl, and Hispanics giving their kids a disadvantage by naming them those names?
I think it gives people more of an 'opportunity' to stereotype them before they even meet them.


It's sad that that is what the world is about, but it's true.
Reply:I don't think a child's name depends on the parents' situation. Obviously, it's more likely to meet a Spanish Fernando than a black or white, but it means they're honoring their origin, and in Spain, it's a pretty common name /if I know well/, so I wouldn't say it's disadvantaging.


I don't think a child's future depends on his/her name, and sorry, but your question is a but racist. What's more, as you can see /celebrity baby names/, the rich also try to come up with uncommon names
Reply:On one hand, these names do carry some stereotypes. And some people might see these stereotypes.





But for the most part, I'd say it's the fact that this children are growing up low class or "ghetto" or a minority that is more keeping them down. In the end, if you are educated and do a good job you will probably succeed. But, chances are, if you are low class you probably will not be able to afford education. Which will probably be the greatest hindrance.





*side note* I don't see Beth as a hindrance. I think she's a pretty widespread name. Now Cindy-Beth might seem a bit low class. Also Apple and River are the opposite of low class to me. They are middle class hipsters. Just personal opinion.
Reply:There was something about this topic on the Tyra Banks show not too long ago.





I don't think its necessarily a disadvantage, but it does lead people to assume things that may or may not be true based on stereotypes.





And as to the comment of white people not naming their children, Shaniqua or Jose..... I guess it just goes back to the fact that its the parents that make the ultimate decision. I know two little boys, one named Caleb, the other is Tyson. One is white the other is black. One might assume Tyson is black and Caleb is white, but its the exact opposite.
Reply:I don't know about Hispanic people, but I agree about low-class names. There's no doubt that in job applications a Catherine would be selected over a Baylynnleighe, or an Elizabeth over an Alyzybyth. You don't need to give your child a popular or common name, but by misspelling or making up names you are putting your child at a disadvantage.
Reply:being mandy myself i have had no problems in my life because of that. and i dont think people should be vindicted through a name or race. why do we do that low class middle class high class its ridiculas. we are all equal in life regardless of money,race,or name.if i wanted to call my child lilly-poppy-seed i will and if she wanted to change that when she is older she could. look a river phoenix for example his name got him to hollywood.
Reply:I think Shaniqua, Chaquita, and LaToya are a bit much , but the other names seem somewhat normal to me... not that i would ever name my child that.





I guess i don't see how Beth and Mandy are Low Class, old school maybe, but low class. I'm confused?
Reply:they may not be doing them any favors, but if Brack Hussein Obama can be elected president anything is possible





Beth? my sister's name is Beth and she's not any of those stereotypical descriptions!
Reply:Names like these do give SOME people the opportunity to stereotype however it shouldn't be that way. A name has nothing to do with a persons character
Reply:I have never heard of any white people naming there kids shaniqua jose or larhonda lol why would they?
Reply:statistically yes