Ebony
Tonight at Black Ghetto Baby Names, we will talk about a beautiful name that resonates with our dark-skinned people: Ebony.
Ebony is a name often given to girls, particularly those of African-American descent. It became most popular in the 1980s and early 1990s, and was one of the 500 most popular names during that time.
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Xavier
Today at Black Ghetto Baby Names we will be discussing a name of great proud and an institution of the Diaspora: Xavier.
The male name Xavier is French, Arabian, and Spanish, in origin (the Basque region). It is derived from the name Javier, and is still pronounced the same in some parts of the world. The […]
Malik
On this fine evening at Black Ghetto Baby Names I would like to share a name that hearkens back to a previous name we discussed; In Arabic, Malik means king, and, in addition to the African American community, the name is used throughout the world. Today I will focus on its usage in the Middle […]
Jamaal, Jamal, Jamaul
On this fine evening at Black Ghetto Baby Names I would like to share a quintessential name for the black male: Jamal.
The name Jamal is of Middle Eastern origin. It is widely known to mean “handsome,” which it makes it a popular choice for parents who want to designate their child by a special name. […]
Reginald, Reggie
Today at Black Ghetto Baby Names we will be discussing the name “Reginald”, or Reggie, and its historical use in the African American community and before.
The name Reginald is English in origin and is derived from the word king. Although it is not a commonly used name several well-known African Americans have borne this name.
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