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HelpRe: what are names you consider 'trashy'?
in reply to a message by sid
For this you have to look at your own (or your audiences) places of prejudice. What sorts of names feel "poor" and socially gauche? It changes over time.
Commonly held Stereotypes about "white trash" generally present informal names from the 60s as trashy - stuff like Tammy, Bobby Lee, Judy, Mandy, Ricky Joe, Candy, etc. But I'm not sure how "relatable" that is anymore (if it ever was).
Names with class aspiration can often feel trashy to people. Luxury brand names, noun-names relating to status and power. Things like Lexus, Cristal, Hennessy, Reign, Diamond, Chanel, Dior, etc. Attempts to be "unique" are seen as trashy, like Jream.
Commonly held Stereotypes about "white trash" generally present informal names from the 60s as trashy - stuff like Tammy, Bobby Lee, Judy, Mandy, Ricky Joe, Candy, etc. But I'm not sure how "relatable" that is anymore (if it ever was).
Names with class aspiration can often feel trashy to people. Luxury brand names, noun-names relating to status and power. Things like Lexus, Cristal, Hennessy, Reign, Diamond, Chanel, Dior, etc. Attempts to be "unique" are seen as trashy, like Jream.
This message was edited 4/3/2024, 8:14 AM
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