Knowing that people with non-english names have a disadvantage in the work force

[off to a new life]

Knowing that people with non-english names have a disadvantage in the work force, would you choose not to give your child a non-english name?

It's awful to even have to think about it. Of course it shouldn't matter at all what a person's name is. My husband is hispanic and we would like to give our child a spanish name. As a parent isn't it my job to give my child the best possible opportunities though?

What are your thoughts?

[Jocelyn.]

I think giving your son a name that represents his heritage is more important than worrying so much about it hindering him.

I also think it would make you a better mom raising your child to be a hard-working individual with the capabilities to get where he wants in life, while still being proud of who he is and where he comes from. I think it will make him a better person in the long run tbh. Also unique!

Just for the record, my son has a very unusual name

[her_beautiful_mistake]

You could always give him a Spanish name as a second name, and then call him by his second name but on job applications etc his first name would be used?

Like my sisters is called by her second name.

Eg.

Grace Ann Smith

We call her Ann, but all official stuff uses Grace.

[Vint Fall]

Originally Posted by Kismet

Knowing that people with non-english names have a disadvantage in the work force, would you choose not to give your child a non-english name?

i'll have to go with this quote if its fine enough.

in serbia though,we give serbia names only. i bet it doesnt even matter cause its totally different. as for work,they dont look at your name,just how you look and your work quality. they would be delighted to have someone from far far away or with a majestic name. so its not a problem.
i'm on the other hand,given the russian name natasha,because i have an unusual last name kosciuk(pronounced very differently). i am not judged much by it though. i think its stupid to look what kind of a name it is. or where it came from,english or not... its parents to realize and to decide.

[MisplacedDreamer]

Well, I think it also depends on where you live and how hard the name is to pronounce. With Twilight, Isabel is probably very common (although her name is Isabella in the novel.) Sara is technically Spanish. Maria is Spanish too. Mercedes is another Spanish name (it was the name of the girl in Count of Monte Cristo, which technically is a French novel but I think her family were descendants from a fishing boat accident, and a car.)

Guy names aren't as popular.

Honestly, I would consider it. I have thought of Marie, but that's more French than Spanish and it's still recognized. I wouldn't go for an Asian name unless the father was Asian and I wouldn't go for a Russian or Polish name unless the other parent could speak the language.

[darkinnocenteyes]

I would go haead and give him a spanish name because it's a part of who he is. By giving him a spanish name that will communicate to him that his heritage is valuable and something to be proud of.

[ChelseaSmile]

I agree with the posts above.
I understand how you want to help your child the best you can, but I would just give him the spanish name.
Although he shouldn't have to, he might possibly have to work a little harder, but I mean it just builds character?
I'm sure your son will do great when he gets older.

[udontno]

What Spanish names are you thinking about? My biggest worry would be if other people could pronounce it or not. I'd hate if new people were constantly saying my name incorrectly.