A name given to a child by a parent who didn't know the traditional spelling (or chose to disregard it). For example, "Antwon" for "Antoine" or "Stefany" for "Stephanie." Most typically associated with the uneducated, but is also seen with new-agey types who decide thier kids should have a 'unique' name.
(can also be used as a verb, meaning to give a child such a name)
(can also be used as a verb, meaning to give a child such a name)
My dumbass cousin got knocked up at 15 and then ghetto-named her baby. She called it 'Syntheea,' because I guess she didn't know how to spell 'Cynthia.' What a ghetto name.
by PurpleNinjaGirl July 12, 2009
by Tavontae December 2, 2010
by skanklikeu October 4, 2010
An African-American sounding name like Shaniqua, Laquisha, Ebony, Latrelle, Malcolm, Jamal, Rashida, etc.
While many African-Americans with these names have succeeded, as long as racism exists, people with ghetto names on their resumes will have an uphill battle.
While many African-Americans with these names have succeeded, as long as racism exists, people with ghetto names on their resumes will have an uphill battle.
Condoleeza is NOT a ghetto name (no matter how nasty she may scowl). Had she been named Dr. Laquisha Rice, the Bush crime family would have never even heard of her.
by mandingoe November 24, 2005
by FriendlyNeighbourhood May 10, 2010
a female or male with a name that is hard to say SIKE a black person like me name in dar child wit balck niggas style
these are names of black people in dc no lie
denisinona kekolinqa shamrockila THESE ARE GHETTO NAMES
denisinona kekolinqa shamrockila THESE ARE GHETTO NAMES
by shapelle,or shanti January 27, 2007