I’m writing a fiction story about an Olympic women’s gymnastics team. There are six girls and I want their names to be a sort of cross section of America—different ethnicities and naming styles. Here’s what I have so far:
Chloe Peyton Pryce
Juliana Taylor
Reisa Janowski—I just saw this on a baby name poll and stole it; hope the parents don’t mind J
For the other three characters:
One will be African-American, but I don’t want a stereotypical “black” name.
One will be Arab-American, with the last name Abdullah.
One will be Jewish, with the last name Zimmerman.
If anyone has any suggestions, please help!
I’m writing a fiction story about an Olympic women’s gymnastics team. There are six girls and I want their names to be a sort of cross section of America—different ethnicities and naming styles. Here’s what I have so far:
Chloe Peyton Pryce
Juliana Taylor
Reisa Polina Janowski—I just saw this on a baby name poll and stole it; hope the parents don’t mind
For the other three characters:
One will be African-American, but I don’t want a stereotypical “black” name.
One will be Arab-American, with the last name Abdullah.
One will be Jewish, with the last name Zimmerman.
If anyone has any suggestions, please help!
Trying to name an entire gymnastics team. Help!
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LibraryDenizen
, Aug 06 2013 09:18 AM
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8 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 06 August 2013 - 09:18 AM
#2
Posted 06 August 2013 - 09:19 AM
Whoops, sorry about the double post...
#3
Posted 06 August 2013 - 12:09 PM
Chloe Peyton Pryce
Juliana Taylor
Reisa Polina Janowski
For the other three characters:
One will be African-American, but I don’t want a stereotypical “black” name.
Addison "Addie" Belle Womack
One will be Arab-American, with the last name Abdullah
Zara Jasmin Abdullah
One will be Jewish, with the last name Zimmerman.
Hannah Danielle Zimmerman
Juliana Taylor
Reisa Polina Janowski
For the other three characters:
One will be African-American, but I don’t want a stereotypical “black” name.
Addison "Addie" Belle Womack
One will be Arab-American, with the last name Abdullah
Zara Jasmin Abdullah
One will be Jewish, with the last name Zimmerman.
Hannah Danielle Zimmerman
#4
Posted 06 August 2013 - 12:39 PM
I think it's risky using Zimmerman with everything going on in the US right now.
#5
Posted 06 August 2013 - 12:50 PM
Chloe Peyton Pryce
Juliana Taylor
Reisa Polina Janowski
Abigail Grace "Abby-Grace" Foster / Emma-Claire Simpson / Emily Elizabeth "Emily-Beth" Warren / Sara Katherine "Sara-Kate" Palmer
Mina Mariam Abdullah / Aida Mariam Abdullah
Lila Rachel Zimmerman / Ariella Judith Zimmerman / Aviva Daniella Zimmerman / Dalia Ziva Zimmerman
Feel free to mix and match!
#6
Posted 06 August 2013 - 01:02 PM
Thanks everyone! Good point about using Zimmerman, I didn't even think of that. Any other suggestions for a Jewish-flavored last name?
#7
Posted 06 August 2013 - 03:11 PM
Some Jewish Surnames:
Elias
Daskal
Perlow
Orlik
Rosenstern
Rothenberg
Reiter
Gabel
Gad
Zietman
Zucker
Waldenberg
Wiederman
Elias
Daskal
Perlow
Orlik
Rosenstern
Rothenberg
Reiter
Gabel
Gad
Zietman
Zucker
Waldenberg
Wiederman
#8
Posted 06 August 2013 - 05:28 PM
African-American: Zaria Shawntelle Smith
Arab-American: Amira Khadija Abdullah
Jewish: Abigail "Abby" Rachelle Klein
Arab-American: Amira Khadija Abdullah
Jewish: Abigail "Abby" Rachelle Klein
#9
Posted 07 August 2013 - 07:51 AM
What does everyone think of: Addison ?? Warren, Jasmine Amira Abdullah, Abigail Judith Cohen. BTW, why doesn't the Enter button work when I post?
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