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List Of Old English Names That Were Popular In Nigeria Before (28111 Views)
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| fineboynl(m): 6:51am On May 22 |
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In every generation there is always a change or a shift from previous beliefs or ways of doing things and names are also part of such change and influence. In the 19th century Nigeria saw the raise with the Britain influence English names among the southern Nigeria. Nigerians began naming their children English names especially from the educated or exposed parents at the time. And right now most of those popular English names are slowly disappearing with Gen Z. But some christian names might still remain because of strict Christian families. Names like Old names Elizabeth Edith Eric Edward Felicia Patricia Patric Mary Moses Joshua Williams George Are already fading away and while some are slowly in that part. But What we have today for Gen Z are the new generation churches motivated names like. Success Excel Wealth Grace King Progress Goodluck Miracle Blessing Peace 30 Likes 3 Shares |
| Cubanaigwe: 7:04am On May 22 |
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Lol. Funny but
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| proff010: 7:31am On May 22 |
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Iyanuoluwa Okikijesu Godspower 20 Likes |
| Exceed15: 7:40am On May 22 |
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U can bear fail as a name and still be successful. U can bear success and still remain poor.. Ths life is by the mercy of God
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| Jollos(m): 8:15am On May 22 |
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U did not add George
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| inoki247: 9:46am On May 22 |
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Lol... Jayden na for Pablo people children  Once you live in Nigeria and ur pikin starts to bare a Spanish name like Dem Mexican I assume immediately u mus be a Pablo using one of ur personal person name... 14 Likes |
| mowah: 9:46am On May 22 |
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Well it depends, When the British came in the 19th century, core British names like Florence, Margaret Hurbert, Harcourt, Wesley, Townsend, Cover, White, Duke, Cole, Boyle, Agatha etc were the trendy norms of the educated British wannabe elites. Then as Christianity spread and anti colonialism started to kick off, Nigerian started abducting Christian English names more like Paul, Victor, David, Joy, Alloysius, Grace, Favor, Blessing Now it’s heading towards American influence as we are now seeing names like Jayden, Jordan, Jasmine, Michelle etc sighs 53 Likes 1 Share |
| Galaxydon1(m): 9:46am On May 22 |
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Veronica
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| ElevationD: 9:47am On May 22 |
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And yet you find those bearing such new names in terrible situations of life. In those days, children were named according to the events either in the family, religion or the community. Some changed when they grew up and found that such names did not move their lives forward. Thus those, for example, whose names started with Ifa or Ogun, changed to Ola or Olu, Ade, etc. It cut across all tribes and religion nationwide. However, life gives everyone his own opportunity. Everything has its own time. Life demands integrity. Life teaches us that what you sow, you reap. Life has principles. Just follow the principles and success comes your way. Everyone cannot be Dangote or Bill Gates. But everyone can live their lives in peace, joy and fulfillment. 11 Likes 4 Shares |
| bigdammyj: 9:48am On May 22 |
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Noted.
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| Hushpuppy20(m): 9:49am On May 22 |
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Caroline Adeline Adele 6 Likes |
| correctyourself(m): 9:49am On May 22 |
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Vincent Alfred 3 Likes |
| Karleb(m): 9:49am On May 22 |
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Florence. Margaret.
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| helinues: 9:49am On May 22 |
 Sikiratu has changed her name to Cindy while her poor mama have been busy praying for Sikiratu 83 Likes 3 Shares |
| PlayerMeji: 9:49am On May 22 |
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Bunyan Bane Fall Horseman |
| CoronaVirusPro: 9:49am On May 22 |
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Michael
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| PrimeWatermark: 9:49am On May 22 |
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Mabel
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| BRAINTORMS(m): 9:49am On May 22 |
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Where is John?
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| Sibrah: 9:50am On May 22 |
fineboynl:favour blessing purity |
| Nemesis0147(m): 9:50am On May 22 |
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You didn’t add Samuel Sylvester Benjamin Emmanuel 4 Likes |
| MummyWealth14: 9:50am On May 22 |
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For Benin city, the name Endurance used to be popular o
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| wallrichy: 9:50am On May 22 |
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How about Bestman? That's a friend's name from Bayelsa and still a surprise that parents could name their son such a name....
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| Bobxin(m): 9:50am On May 22 |
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Monica Julie Juliet Julius Janet Regina Roselyne I know an 18yr old bearing JUDITH 4 Likes |
| Ayodekfarms(m): 9:52am On May 22 |
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My three children names dey the new names.
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| MightySparrow: 9:52am On May 22 |
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Sentimental Christian names. Righteousness Salvation Zion Faithfulness Marvelous Excellence Repent Glory Gracious Triumphant Hope Olúwaṣeunbabara Jesuorobo Igbinijesu Esupofo 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Kingpele(m): 9:52am On May 22 |
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Nawaoh I never really thought of it but is true...however I will stop here before bot ban me ...freedom of expression is fading in this forum...they can even ban u for 30minuties ,1hour or 2 hours seun do something about it
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| TheChameleon: 9:53am On May 22 |
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Okoromandu too. That's a very common name in Asian jails. Put " Felix" in old English names 1 Like |
| Dozman88: 9:53am On May 22 |
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Rhoda,Cordelia,getrude
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| kodded(m): 9:53am On May 22 |
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Lies People still give their children those old names 
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| Unkindness: 9:53am On May 22 |
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