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Gang names or those that racially stereotype???

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sleepylion · 27/01/2008 11:47

Looking for help please!

My baby is due in a week and a half. I have got as far as a names shortlist. But some of the names get me wondering if they fit into some sort of specific racial zone, or even perhaps a gang zone.

This is a worry of mine, because I don't want my child to be pigeon hold in any way by having a particular name, or to risk being associated with bad circles. (rising gang crime is scary)

I live in Holland right now, but may move back to London some day. So I am a bit out of touch and want to make sure I make no mistakes.

Can I please have your feedback on the following names with regards to race/gangs of anything else I should be made aware of at all.

otis
dion
azul
silas
ezra

Thanks so much!

Loopy

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LynetteScavo · 27/02/2008 00:08

Otis is cool, IMHO.

MommaFeelgood · 27/02/2008 00:21

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twinsetandpearls · 27/02/2008 03:55

I teach an Otis and he is a lovely polite bright young man.

Flllightattendant · 27/02/2008 06:27

I like Azul. Otis is Ok. My next child will be called DaBombDiggity despite vague connotations.

CoteDAzur · 27/02/2008 10:51

Azul also means "blue" in Portuguese.

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