Thursday, April 15, 2010

Can the meaning of a name influence the personality of its owner?

I've met quite a few people whose names "fit" them. There appeared to be a "chemistry" between the name and the person's character.

Can the meaning of a name influence the personality of its owner?
it's funny that you brought up that question because my sister made a similar comment a few days ago. i think that some people really do go hand in hand with their name. there are some who don't match the name they have at all. my ex had a really dorky name. when i first met him, and found out his name, i giggled cause he was so cute but his name was not!
Reply:My first revision didn't take for some reason. So I will try it again:





Many good answers! Thank you sharing!





I've known some people who were given names associated with royalty or integrity who were SO the opposite. There must have been a breakdown in nurture. Report Abuse

Reply:i agree with you!! Report Abuse

Reply:I've felt that way too. It seems like that a lot. Like the name Cassie.. spelled differently, but I know several people with that name and they are all odd and gay, lol.





And I've met other people.. with my name.. that look like me and acted like me when I was younger.
Reply:Sometime is seems that way, but then you'll meet someone who doesn't, like this really hot babe I met named Mildred.
Reply:The name obviously influences the behavior of its owner rather than vice versa. Names confer expectations that they will be lived up to, or conformed to.





Boys with masculine names are generally more macho acting than the boy named Sue or Beverly (with notable exceptions, of course).
Reply:I think it has a small effect on the subconscious.
Reply:No. There was this man who tried this experiment, to see whether a name would influence a child's future. He had two sons. One was named Winner and the other was named Loser. He doted on Winner and gave him everything. Loser was neglected as a child. Guess who grew up to be a criminal and who grew up to be a respected sheriff? Winner went to jail. Loser is known affectionately as Inspector Lou. This is a true story, and it happened in US.
Reply:i dont think so. my name is alyssa. but i tell people to call me ally because its more spunky and attitude filled than my actual name, and fits me better. but other people think that ally is cute, instead of edgy. but its also the way i spell it. people think that im friendly coz i spell it like 'ally' but in truth, im an in-your-face jerk. i think that because ive met so many people that think my name is pretty, that ive actually rebelled and said to myself that i was going to be the exact opposite of what they expect. so maybe it does have something to do with a personality.
Reply:I have to disagree with that theory. Anyone once they are over 18, can change their name.
Reply:Yes.

camelia

No comments:

Post a Comment