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15 Things Only People With Unique Nigerian Names Will Understand by dimexy247(m): 6:21pm On Jun 15, 2016 |
If your parents decided to go for a more unique traditional name for you, instead of a common English name like John/ Mary or a well known Yoruba name like Tolu/Tobi, then you’ll understand the struggle. 1. When the most common response you get after saying your name is “ehn?” ![]() Na wa O 2. When someone starts squeezing their face while trying to pronounce it. ![]() It’s not that serious, please. 3. When someone asks you if you have an English name instead. ![]() Better learn this one. 4. When you were the first of your friends to get a nickname, because no one had energy. ![]() Did I tell you I want a nickname? 5. When everyone keeps asking you what it means. ![]() Leave me, abeg. 6. When someone gets it on the first try. ![]() OMG! Marry me. 7. When someone asks you if it’s really your name. ![]() Is this one well? 8. When you just knew it would never be on any coke bottle. ![]() Oh? You have Akpors but you don’t have my name? 9. When you have to raise your hand before they get to announcing your name to save them the stress. ![]() Before you bite your tongue. 10. When even your phone’s autocorrect thinks it’s wrong. ![]() Really? REALLY?? 11. When you have to constantly correct it on official documents. ![]() Is this my life? 12. When even your friends spell it wrong. ![]() The betrayal. 13. When you just start answering to all the different pronunciations people have for it. ![]() Just say it however you like. 14. When someone asks you why your parents gave it to you. ![]() Why are you asking me? 15. When even you start to wonder why your parents gave it to you. ![]() Did English name finish? I drop my Stylus Pen here. 8 Likes |
Re: 15 Things Only People With Unique Nigerian Names Will Understand by Nobody: 6:23pm On Jun 15, 2016 |
I get questioned almost every time about the meaning of my Igbo name, so to be on a safer side, I say my English name. |
Re: 15 Things Only People With Unique Nigerian Names Will Understand by dimexy247(m): 6:26pm On Jun 15, 2016 |
Vickyydera: At least you have an English name, :-D lucky you |
Re: 15 Things Only People With Unique Nigerian Names Will Understand by Boltam(f): 7:10pm On Jun 15, 2016 |
i can relate to that no 5...had to change my name by force |
Re: 15 Things Only People With Unique Nigerian Names Will Understand by Nobody: 7:35pm On Jun 15, 2016 |
I have a name like that; My Surname. When I need someone to fill a form and they ask me to repeat it, I just opt to spell it to save us all the stress. |
Re: 15 Things Only People With Unique Nigerian Names Will Understand by TeGaTeGa1(m): 2:23am On Jun 16, 2016 |
Lwkmd |
Re: 15 Things Only People With Unique Nigerian Names Will Understand by Amicable24: 10:40pm On Jun 16, 2016 |
Whatever, me wey no come get English name nkor?? I can relate to all d op posted, I knw what it feels like not to have an English name; well, I thank God my name no too local at least ppl dey pronounce am well ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: 15 Things Only People With Unique Nigerian Names Will Understand by seankay(m): 11:47pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
OP you nailed it! I still don't know what to do with Late Grandpa that decided to change his surname to a name that is cumbersome to pronounce. I have to pronounce atleast 4 times and explain my surname before people understands what it means ![]() 1 Like |
Re: 15 Things Only People With Unique Nigerian Names Will Understand by speak2femz: 6:15am On Jun 18, 2016 |
I can totally relate with em! some even ask why I don't have an English name.. ..... |
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