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Discussion Title: Name caucasian baby Isaiah ....
Created by: ozpark
Created on: Mon, 11/19/2007 - 11:22pm.
Hi, Can anyone recommend a website that ranks baby names by ethnicity? I am fond of the name Isaiah, my wife is semi-open to the name. Her friends have her convinced that Isaiah is predominantly a name chosen by African Americans. Before you start passing judgment and posting replies about discrimination. We have close friends who are African Americans. Just like you realize a name you give your child is important. So do I. I want a name that will not result in him hearing the same questions or comments through out his life. Isaiah, your the first white person I met with that name. I have been searching the web in hopes of locating a source that shows that shows the name Isaiah used by Caucasians. But to be honest all I have found, after a week of searching is that its predominately an African American name. Helpful replies are appreciated. Thanks!
Author: Host Marti
Replied: 11/20/2007 12:04am.
Hi ozpark,   My grandfather's name was Isaiah and now one of my cousins has named her son Isaiah,  It is a very old name---a biblical name.  It looks like it keeps coming back up in popularity.  And not just in one community but across the board.   Marti   http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
Author: rolypoly
Replied: 11/21/2007 12:24am.
Please look up this link to find most popular names in New York for hispanics, african americans etc http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2006/pr096-06.shtml
Author: Rosebud75
Replied: 11/30/2007 12:05am.
Isaiah is a good stong Bible name don't worry about what color has the name it is a great name use it!
Author: ChrisLeone
Replied: 12/6/2007 3:58pm.
I'm a huge fan of "Little House on the Praire".  Any fan out there knows that Mr. Edwards first name was "Isaiah" - It's always been a favorite of mine.  The name has become somewhat popular.  Don't worry about ethnicitiy, etc.  If you like it, go with it. 
Author: EagleWings
Replied: 3/11/2008 5:54pm.
When i used to work with kids ( now i work for Philadelphia Cream Cheese) i saw the name Isaiah a lot!, and your right about it being a African American name.not that its a problem with me, but id say out of 15 kids 12 were African American, but go with what you love and feels right.
Author: Synergy
Replied: 3/14/2008 3:55pm.
People people people!  What does a name have to do with ethnicity.  A name is a name.  Just because you met a few black people with the name Isaiah doesn't mean all black people use that name.  You all are thinking in a small bubble.  If you want to name your kid something, go ahead.  If people starting judging the child on their name then they are thinking in a small bubble like the rest of you and need to take a sociology class or something. 
Author: junieg
Replied: 3/15/2008 1:00pm.
Well said Synergy, I couldn't agree more. A name is a name. When we enter the realm of which name can be used for which ethnic group, we are bordering on racism. I have also read discussions about which names sound good in USA or are European etc. What is the difference. If you like a name then go for it. I am probably sticking my neck out even further but we even have people on here asking advice about what to call their child with a list of possible names. It is up to parents ultimately to name their child, not leaving it to a lottery of  possibilities to ask complete strangers what they like. I just wonder if these parents actually go with the name that is most popular in the discussions. I would love to hear!