First Names Only Black Guys Can Pull Off

By on Jul 9, 2009 in Daily Distractions, Lists | 16 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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  • chuck

    What about Kermit (Washington) and Melvin (Von Peebles)?

  • chuck

    What about Kermit (Washington) and Melvin (Von Peebles)?

  • shrake

    don’t forget Nipsy

  • shrake

    don’t forget Nipsy

  • Jeff Lyons

    Damn~! Nipsy should be Tipsy Top of the list!

  • Jeff Lyons

    Damn~! Nipsy should be Tipsy Top of the list!

  • Toby

    How about Bunkless?

  • Toby

    How about Bunkless?

  • http://www.kensingtonfinance.co.uk/ chris smith

    Actually, I think these might only be true in the US. In the UK, several of those names are quite normal

  • http://www.kensingtonfinance.co.uk chris smith

    Actually, I think these might only be true in the US. In the UK, several of those names are quite normal

  • Jeff Lyons

    Excellent point Chris, I edited the intro to reflect that. thx!

  • Jeff Lyons

    Excellent point Chris, I edited the intro to reflect that. thx!

  • Jodi

    How about the name Tyrone.

  • Jodi

    How about the name Tyrone.

  • Bdango99

    Plaxico?

  • Bobdango99

    D’brickashaw