Pilsner Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Ok I've been pondering this for a while. Not seriously but enough tho to make a post on a slow night. It seems to me that since the 80's or perhaps early 90's a noticeable number of African Americans have been given names with additional prefixes. For example LaRon McClain, JaMarcus Russell, DaNorris Searcy, MarShawn Lynch... and so on... That's all cool in my book but my question is... have peeps been given names like this all during the 20th century? Or is this a new thing? And if new then why and what's the cause? I haven't noticed this before the 80's. I'm a history buff so this has caught my attention. Perhaps this has been the norm for decades and I never noticed? Anyone have ideas on how this came to be? I'm just a man of curiousity. Very odd curiousity but curiousity nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 MaDonna was big in the 80's - - maybe she started it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) MaDonna was big in the 80's - - maybe she started it. No-LeVar Burton did. Edited February 20, 2012 by Jim in Anchorage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 They should be called Toby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 They should be called Toby. Commander LaForge to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I blame the Pontiac LeMans Ok I've been pondering this for a while. Not seriously but enough tho to make a post on a slow night. It seems to me that since the 80's or perhaps early 90's a noticeable number of African Americans have been given names with additional prefixes. For example LaRon McClain, JaMarcus Russell, DaNorris Searcy, MarShawn Lynch... and so on... That's all cool in my book but my question is... have peeps been given names like this all during the 20th century? Or is this a new thing? And if new then why and what's the cause? I haven't noticed this before the 80's. I'm a history buff so this has caught my attention. Perhaps this has been the norm for decades and I never noticed? Anyone have ideas on how this came to be? I'm just a man of curiousity. Very odd curiousity but curiousity nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I blame the Pontiac LeMans I tipped you off with LaForge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 D'Brickashaw Ferguson is Latin for "the Brickashaw" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 I blame the Pontiac LeMans They were just ripping off the Renault LeCar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) Ok I've been pondering this for a while. Not seriously but enough tho to make a post on a slow night. It seems to me that since the 80's or perhaps early 90's a noticeable number of African Americans have been given names with additional prefixes. For example LaRon McClain, JaMarcus Russell, DaNorris Searcy, MarShawn Lynch... and so on... That's all cool in my book but my question is... have peeps been given names like this all during the 20th century? Or is this a new thing? And if new then why and what's the cause? I haven't noticed this before the 80's. I'm a history buff so this has caught my attention. Perhaps this has been the norm for decades and I never noticed? Anyone have ideas on how this came to be? I'm just a man of curiousity. Very odd curiousity but curiousity nonetheless. I believe the trend you're referring to was part of a larger movement to define black identity in the U.S. People began adopting traditional African names which were then adapted into modern versions and spellings which over time gaveway to choosing names based on the uniqueness and/or cool factor. Edited February 20, 2012 by Jauronimo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 I believe the trend you're referring to was part of a larger movement to define black identity in the U.S. People began adopting traditional African names which were then adapted into modern versions and spellings which over time gaveway to choosing names based on the uniqueness and/or cool factor. Thanks Jauronimo. Your reply seems to make the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks Jauronimo. Your reply seems to make the most sense. More than D'Brickashaw? I'll never try to help you out again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 More than D'Brickashaw? I'll never try to help you out again! lol. Your D'Brickashaw was in the running for a close 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 lol. Your D'Brickashaw was in the running for a close 2nd. OK - I'm ready the next silly buzzed question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Are you still buzzed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Not buzzed now but it will happen again. Just a matter of time until another silly buzzed question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Not buzzed now but it will happen again. Just a matter of time until another silly buzzed question. Wife just poured me a wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilsner Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Wife just poured me a wine. Nice! Well perhaps you will beat me to it with another silly buzzed question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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