Gang names or those that racially stereotype???

[sleepylion]

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

[Cashncarry]

I think you're going to struggle to get gang-related knowledge on Mumsnet tbh but I'd be happy to be proved wrong

sorry to be unhelpful but they're all lovely names if it makes you feel better

[NKF]

What do you mean by gang zone?
Whatever you call your child will have connotations. The UK is particularly alert to how names suggest a certain class. Not sure about gangs though.

[fortyplus]

They all sound like black names to me - not that that should worry you whether you're black or not! Possibly Silas & Ezra also Jewish names. I certainly wouldn't pass judgement on them because of that - people who know your child will associate the name with him/her as a person.

I used to hate the name Adam because it was the name of a vile bloke I knew. Then a good friend called her son Adam so now I associate the name with him.

I think all your names are unusual but not outlandish.