What is the hardest part about selecting a name?
- Finding a balance between uniqueness and sound (57%, 69 Votes)
- Deciding on the meaning (39%, 48 Votes)
- Picking just one name from all my favorites (19%, 23 Votes)
- Choosing a good middle name (16%, 19 Votes)
- Pleasing family, close friends and relatives (11%, 14 Votes)
Total Voters: 122
Start Date: June 14, 2015 @ 12:37 pm
End Date: No Expiry
I know a FEMALE named (check all that apply):
- Nefertiti (56%, 176 Votes)
- Makeda (37%, 116 Votes)
- Nzinga (29%, 92 Votes)
- Asantewaa (14%, 45 Votes)
Total Voters: 312
Start Date: June 14, 2013 @ 7:24 am
End Date: No Expiry
I know a MALE named (check all that apply):
- Toure (42%, 88 Votes)
- Jomo (37%, 78 Votes)
- Lumumba (29%, 60 Votes)
- Tchaka/Chaka (28%, 58 Votes)
- Sundiata (27%, 56 Votes)
Total Voters: 209
Start Date: June 14, 2013 @ 7:19 am
End Date: No Expiry
What is most important to you when choosing an African name (check all that apply)?
- Meaning (82%, 380 Votes)
- Sound (43%, 199 Votes)
- Origin of African name (30%, 141 Votes)
- Ease of pronunciation (28%, 130 Votes)
- Compatibility with other names (13%, 59 Votes)
- Length (11%, 50 Votes)
Total Voters: 464
Start Date: June 4, 2013 @ 1:16 pm
End Date: No Expiry
Why would you NOT use or choose an African name? (check all that apply)
- None of the above. I love African names. (68%, 231 Votes)
- Difficult to pronounce (16%, 56 Votes)
- Others will not take time to pronounce correctly (15%, 52 Votes)
- Racial bias against African names (13%, 44 Votes)
- Prefer "American" names (6%, 19 Votes)
Total Voters: 341
Start Date: June 4, 2013 @ 12:24 pm
End Date: No Expiry
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