First Names Only Black Guys Can Pull Off

By Jeff on Jul 9, 2009 in Daily Distractions, Lists | Comments

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The following old-fashioned first names should only be used by African-American males (in the U.S.). The use of these names by other races may be considered nerdy and could result in taunting.

  • Marvin
  • Maurice
  • Milton
  • Cedric
  • Sheldon
  • Eugene
  • Marion
  • Wilbur
  • Vernon
  • Quincy
  • Rueben
  • Neville
  • Sherman
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  • Jodi
    How about the name Tyrone.
  • Jeff Lyons
    Excellent point Chris, I edited the intro to reflect that. thx!
  • Actually, I think these might only be true in the US. In the UK, several of those names are quite normal
  • Toby
    How about Bunkless?
  • Jeff Lyons
    Damn~! Nipsy should be Tipsy Top of the list!
  • shrake
    don't forget Nipsy
  • chuck
    What about Kermit (Washington) and Melvin (Von Peebles)?
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