[Lady-Bug26188]

As a black American woman, I'm very proud to have a 'standard' name that could belong to either a white or black woman. However, I've heard of studies conducted that state that many black Americans name their children unique and/or original names in order to have a sense of 'ownership.' This was especially popular in the 1970s when the 'Black is Beautiful' movement was big in America. Also, I notice that you're from Finland. Some of the names that might seem normal to us may seem unusual to you. Alternatively, some of the unusual names may actually be borrowed from African languages. For instance, black names like Nia and Imani translate into 'purpose' and 'faith,' respectively. (Sorry, I forget the precise language these names come from.) Oh, and black have been given such unique names (names like Marquis and Lamont come to mind). However, it's not as common amongst males as females. I personally think that this trend is dying down today . . . . Alot of these names are really just silly and they're an immediate identifyer. For instance, if your resume says Burkeesha Jackson, the employer will KNOW that you're black right away. Why give them a chance to form an opinion about anything other than your credentials before meeting you?

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