Over the years, dozens of studies have been conducted on how a person's name affects them throughout life. It has been concluded that children with popular names (Jacob, Sophia, Michael) get into less trouble with the law, boys with unisex names are more likely to be suspended from school, and even that girls with more feminine names, like Alice or Marie are less likely to pursue a career in math or science. Recently, it was determined that children with easy-to-pronounce names are more likely to be generally successful in life. Take Bill Gates for example. By common pronunciations and simple spelling, his name is incredibly easy to say. Studies show that when evaluating applications for a job interview, employers choose applicants with easy or simple names. Names with racial connotations or clearly expressed nationality are associated with negative feelings of complication and malfunction. Maybe now those quirky parents longing for originality with think twice about naming their baby Kyishaiwnnae or Aliaune.
This is very interesting. It makes sense I guess but I didn't realize it affected people so much.
ReplyDeleteNever thought about that, wow. Simple is better.
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