Ghetto Name 

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)

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.

Ghetto Name by PurpleNinjaGirl July 11, 2009

ghetto name 

a stereotypical name used by mainly lower class black people.

That is such a ghetto name, you are going to seriously ruin their future.

ghetto name by Tavontae December 3, 2010

ghetto name 

Tanessa

Tanessa, no wonder you will never amount to anything, with a ghetto name like that.

ghetto name by skanklikeu October 4, 2010

ghetto name 

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.

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.

ghetto name by mandingoe November 23, 2005

Ghetto name 

The name which you would most likely have if you were raised in a ghetto.

Ghetto name example: Shabootay Quee-Quee (Pron. Sha-boo-TAY Qwee-Qwee)

Ghetto name by FriendlyNeighbourhood May 10, 2010

ghetto name 

Courtney.

Courtney ghetto name

ghetto name by EsBee October 28, 2010

ghetto name 

Popularized in Skee-lo's 1995 hit single "I Wish", a ghetto name is something Skee "wishes" he could give to his kids. Skee's ultimate goal is to get wit leoshi. Good luck. She's fly.

we could play ghetto games, name our kids ghetto names like lil mookie, big al, lorraine

ghetto name by Lefty McRighthand May 13, 2006