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This is the name of Okieriete Onaodowan, he's an actor known for his role in Hamilton. I'm kind of into the name, it's fun to say and looks and sounds pretty (imo). I don't know if it's considered unisex or what the history or meaning is, but I also like it for a girl!
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https://www.behindthename.com/name/okieriete/submitted
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Thoughts?
https://www.behindthename.com/name/okieriete/submitted
My Top Favorites: Remy and Eseld
List ↑ Rated: Henry and Zelda (main) / Idris & Elowen (GP) / James & Charlotte (top25)
List ↓ Rated: Ferran and Eivor (main) / Grayson & Valkyrie (GP) / Corvo & Deva (top25)
This message was edited 2/20/2025, 8:21 AM
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Um... I live in Africa and travel quite a bit. I have heard and read a lot of Nigerian names with O and IE next to each other, but this one makes me feel a bit dyslexic. If this child is going to grow up in Nigeria... Yoruba (?) names tend to not be super gendered, so depending on the meaning, it's unlikely to cause a stir if used for a girl. If this kid is going to grow up in the US... maybe use it for a middle name? Otherwise, consider sending her to school with a business card equivalent so she can just show teachers etc how it's spelt, it will save her a lot of time.
ETA: Okay, I checked. It's a unisex Edo/Bini name. You won't have any issues around gender. The meaning can be broken down as follows:
"Okie" or "Oki" – In Edo names, this can be linked to a positive affirmation or an expression of something significant.
"Riete" – This could be connected to blessings, destiny, or gratitude.
So it's like "I'm grateful I was blessed with a child" for example, though the meaning would be context dependent as many African names are.
If she is born in the US today, I would caution you to consider how many people in her immediate environment will remember an actor from Hamilton when she starts school.
ETA: Okay, I checked. It's a unisex Edo/Bini name. You won't have any issues around gender. The meaning can be broken down as follows:
"Okie" or "Oki" – In Edo names, this can be linked to a positive affirmation or an expression of something significant.
"Riete" – This could be connected to blessings, destiny, or gratitude.
So it's like "I'm grateful I was blessed with a child" for example, though the meaning would be context dependent as many African names are.
If she is born in the US today, I would caution you to consider how many people in her immediate environment will remember an actor from Hamilton when she starts school.
This message was edited 2/22/2025, 12:40 AM
The pronunciation I listened to sounded vaguely like how I'd say "o korea tay" except with the r being halfway like a d (different from both an English d and an English r?). I like the sound, but I think my accent mangles it a bit. I wouldn't rely on this being fact, but I saw that a commenter on another name site said its origin is Urhobo and means "there's a time for everything" (if that's true, I like that as a name meaning).
I don't have any context of it for a girl, so I can't say I like that. It's interesting enough to me as a masculine name.
I don't have any context of it for a girl, so I can't say I like that. It's interesting enough to me as a masculine name.
This message was edited 2/21/2025, 2:46 PM
I think it's gorgeous! So lyrical.
Don't like it at all, too out there and hard to spell and pronounce
I couldn't resist, so this is what I found on wikipedia: it also says that his parents are Nigerian.
Okieriete "Oak" Onaodowan[1] (/ɒˌkɛdiˈɛteɪ oʊˈnaʊdəwɑːn/ o-KED-ee-ET-ay oh-NOW-də-wahn[2][3]) is an American actor and singer known for his work in musical theatre and television.
Okieriete "Oak" Onaodowan[1] (/ɒˌkɛdiˈɛteɪ oʊˈnaʊdəwɑːn/ o-KED-ee-ET-ay oh-NOW-də-wahn[2][3]) is an American actor and singer known for his work in musical theatre and television.
I have no idea how to pronounce it correctly (okee-eri-et-eh?) and when I first saw it I thought it was a girl name. It's a bit too complicated for my liking but I agree that it's quite pretty.
Does he have a nickname?
Does he have a nickname?
According to wikipedia, his nn seems to be Oak! Pity they don't give the meaning.
Tongue twister
It's just too foreign to me for me to say I like it or not, or even know how to say it. When I saw the subject line I thought it was a weird, goofy rendering of "okay, right" and that the post within was going to be about some silly or obviously funny name or combo.