What is the hardest part about selecting a name?
- Finding a balance between uniqueness and sound (41%, 113 Votes)
- Deciding on the meaning (26%, 71 Votes)
- Picking just one name from all my favorites (14%, 40 Votes)
- Choosing a good middle name (11%, 29 Votes)
- Pleasing family, close friends and relatives (8%, 23 Votes)
Total Voters: 183
Start Date: June 14, 2015 @ 12:37 pm
End Date: No Expiry
I know a FEMALE named (check all that apply):
- Nefertiti (41%, 234 Votes)
- Makeda (27%, 158 Votes)
- Nzinga (22%, 126 Votes)
- Asantewaa (10%, 59 Votes)
Total Voters: 419
Start Date: June 14, 2013 @ 7:24 am
End Date: No Expiry
I know a MALE named (check all that apply):
- Toure (23%, 113 Votes)
- Jomo (23%, 110 Votes)
- Tchaka/Chaka (19%, 92 Votes)
- Lumumba (18%, 89 Votes)
- Sundiata (16%, 79 Votes)
Total Voters: 290
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 (39%, 516 Votes)
- Sound (20%, 273 Votes)
- Origin of African name (16%, 209 Votes)
- Ease of pronunciation (13%, 178 Votes)
- Compatibility with other names (6%, 85 Votes)
- Length (6%, 76 Votes)
Total Voters: 629
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. (56%, 309 Votes)
- Difficult to pronounce (14%, 77 Votes)
- Others will not take time to pronounce correctly (13%, 74 Votes)
- Racial bias against African names (12%, 64 Votes)
- Prefer "American" names (5%, 28 Votes)
Total Voters: 453
Start Date: June 4, 2013 @ 12:24 pm
End Date: No Expiry