OPENING QUESTION The process by which each generation passes along what it has learned to the next A. Assimilation B. Cultural Heritage C. Enculturation D. Ethnocentrism

What’s in a name?

Why do parents choose a particular name? According to the 2007 Babycenter’s “Big Baby Name Survey” 30 % - To Honor a Family Member 26 % - Like How it Sounds 24% - Because it Has a Unique or Unusual Quality 20 % - The Family Tree/Carry on the Tradition

H OW DO PARENTS CHOOSE A NAME ? * 64% said their spouse came up with the name, followed by: * Relatives * Websites * Books * And an up and coming trend… Hiring a professional baby-name consultant! (54% or responders said they would hire a consultant) Beyonce and Jay-Z have baby girl, name her Blue Ivy ml

W HAT M EANING S HOULD A N AME H AVE ? 59% percent believe that a child’s name contributes to his or her success in life. Top priority in the meaning of a name: BoysGirls 1. Strength1. Femininity 2. Individuality 3. Kindness

Ethnic Background How important was your ethnic background in choosing a name? 77 % Not Important 17 % Somewhat important ( I tried to find a name that reflected my ethnicity.) 6 % Essential (My child had to have a name that reflected my ethnic background.)

F IRST N AMES... We choose a name which is taken from some event or circumstance at birth. Easter June Summer Autumn

F IRST N AMES.... Sometimes names are chosen based on some hope or aspiration on the part of the parents Hope Elizabeth (oath of God) Abimbola (born to be rich) Yoruba, Nigeria Inara (ray of light, heaven sent) Arabic

F IRST N AMES... Sometimes children are named after an object Flowers: Holly Jewels or gems: Amber Jade Rose Hoa (flower)

F IRST N AMES... At times people are given first names because of the association or relation to the surname Lily White Happy Sadd Holly Wood (Lincoln, Nebraska) Henry Ford Carr (Central City, Kentucky)

F IRST N AMES... Weird names… Jett (John Travolta & Kelly Preston) Zowie (David Bowie) Pilot Inspektor (Jason Lee & Beth Riesgraf) Rumer, Tallulah, Scout (Bruce Willis & Demi Moore)

F IRST N AMES... Names can originate as a result of chance. Close your eyes and point to a word in the Bible Use the name of the first person you meet Draw sticks or paper

F IRST N AMES... We name children in order to honor another person. Parent Grandparent Friend Relative

F IRST N AMES... We may choose names for children because we admire a famous person. Religious character Poet Movie Star

F IRST N AMES... We sometimes choose a first name because it is “pretty” or seems harmonious with the last name or middle name. Peggy Sue Melody Ann Sandman (Lincoln, Nebraska) Mark Clark VanArk (Toledo, Ohio) Newton Hooton (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

First Names... People sometimes avoid names because of stereotypes. AdolphHitler JudasThe disciple who betrayed Jesus. BrunoBully FatimaFat

Arizona First Names... We choose some names based on a geographical location Savanna Montana

W HAT F IRST N AMES ARE P OPULAR ? Top Baby Names of 2011…

MIDDLE NAMES… How did you parents choose your middle name? How will you choose your child’s middle name?

Middle Names

SURNAMES (LAST NAME)…

SURNAMES (LAST NAME)... Some surnames arise from local or geographical influence. Where does he/she live? Where is he/she from? Westfield

S URNAMES... Some family names arise from a person’s most prominent peculiarity. James Brown William Young

S URNAMES... Last names can originate from an occupational background - based on what he/she does or an office held. Miller Smith Bishop Sawyer

S URNAMES... Some surnames are patronymical, referring to his/her father’s name. Johnson Anderson Tomsdaughter

S URNAMES... Some surnames are created as an invention, possibly with invented spellings. Sandmann

“milk” names - birth (may be disgusting to keep away evil spirits) “book” or “school names” - when they enter school “marriage” name - at time of his wedding Another name when entering a career “everyday” name to use with close friends Surname (last name) - generational name “Ornamental” name - with great personal meaning Some cross-cultural thoughts about names... China - Male Names May have many names:

Some cross-cultural thoughts about names... “milk” names - birth “marriage” name - at time of his wedding “everyday” name to use with close friends Surname (last name) - generational name - keeps hers and adds his as a courtesy “Ornamental” name - with great personal meaning Female names are more elegant and graceful China - Female Names

Some cross-cultural thoughts about names... Each tribe is unique cultural group Common to many is giving names during important times Birth Puberty Adulthood Event marking achievement Change of rank Sometimes given name for events they are good at: riding fast, being a good warrior. Native Americans

You should have asked your parents how you got your name. Come to the library media center and we’ll find out what the name experts say about your name.

MY NAME… Maiden name: Blazek First name: Nicki

CELEBRITY BABY NAMES Uma Thurman gives daughter 7 names Blue Ivy

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