Kenya

While it is a pretty name, I wouldn't use it because I don't have any particular connection with the African country.

Looks like Kanye (West) spelled wrong. Otherwise a pretty name, although I wouldn't personally use it because I don't have a connection with the country itself.

Kenya Moore from Real Housewives of Atlanta has ruined this name!

Sounds like a good name for a swingin' dancer. Something about this name makes me think of tambourines and doing the cha-cha on a fast-paced dance floor. I like it.

I like some country names (ex: india) but Kenya just sounds weird to me.

Country names are tacky when used as first names, especially when the parents have little connection to the actual country and barely know anything about it.

This one seems trashy, like the name of a prostitute or something. Kseniya is nice though.

Why do people hate this name so much? It sounds unique, beautiful, strong, loving, and caring for a female. For a male, it sounds masculine, caring, protecting, strong, and unique. I would love to name my son Kenya!

I had a dream of this name before I got my kitten. I hadn't seen a picture of her before, but when I did see her it just kind of fit. She has spots on her stomach like a wild cat, and she's very earthy (meaning she loves to lay/roll in the dirt and sun).

My name is Kennya, which is basically the same as Kenya which is more commonly known. Love that my name is so different. There are very few that have met anyone called Kenya, I get a lot of compliments from people. I had never heard of any males with the name, however I think it's awesome. I am a Latina. Family originated in Mexico, but I'm from Phoenix, Arizona.

Kenya believe it?

My name is Kenya and everyone I meet believes it is a beautiful name! I am glad to be named Kenya. FYI I am white. I am not named after the country Kenya, but my mom thought it was a pretty name so I was named... Kenya! I love this name.

My best friend's name is Kenya, thank you very much. I think it is a pretty name and I am really mad on how you guys are reacting to this name. I am considering to name my daughter Kenya, when I am older. You guys need to stop the hate!

I think this name sounds fugly and trashy. I knew a Kenya when I was in primary school who was a rude, immature troublemaker (she was white, not black).

It seems strange to name a kid after a country, town, state, etc. But if the place is very important to you I see no reason why you can't name your kid after it. Kenya does sound pretty. :)

Normally I don't like place names or names that are sort of "made up" and not traditionally used that way. But I happen to think this is really pretty.

I am surprised that there are such strong feeling against this name. I like it a lot and I would consider naming a future daughter Kenya (and I'm white, btw). It's not trashy! It sounds romantic, creative and unique. You don't have to have a personal connection to the country to use it. Maybe it represents travel, worldliness, or adventure. Do you have to be born in April to be named April?

Very tacky and trashy, and Kenya is a pretty poor country despite being quite lovely. It also sounds too masculine with the "ken" in it.

I think it's pretty, but I don't think it's very appropriate to name your kid after a country.

I have a friend with the name Kenia, pronounced Kenya. I like it and find it very unique.

Sorry, but it annoys me when parents name their kids this. At least white people won't likely use this one, but it doesn't sound very credible on any black girl either. What are the chances she has any connection to the country? What are the chances her parents know anything about the country? My guess is that they just like the sound. Too bad people who know something about the country will have associations to the country itself, and they're not necessarily positive. This one's tacky and will give the person with it credibility issues.

Love this name. I think it's very cute for a little girl but still approriate for a grown up. I named my little girl Kenya Marjorie.