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Originally Posted by jorgelito
Has anyone ever read "Freakonomics", specifically the chapter on names? The researcher found Lemonjello, Orangello, and Shithead (rhymes with Rasheed) to name a few.
What about ethnic names? Sure naming your kid Satan or Skip to My Lou or Hometown Buffet maybe odd and downright abusive, but what about ethnic kids with unpronounceable names? Should they be "forced" to adopt Englishy names?
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Interestingly, one of the case studies in the book talks about the fact that people's names often result in opposite behaviour. I forget the names he used, but I'm sure someone else can find their copy and remind us.
Basically, if you call your child "Hope" or "Winner", they'll have a shitty life, but if you call them "Struggle" or "Despair" they'll work harder to get out from under the shadow. Or something.