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34 Bertie Neethling Non-derivative types (external) Many bynames are not formed through any derivational pattern via the first name, but come into being based on particular features associated with the name carrier, such as physical characteristics, personality traits, events in the life of the name carrier, associations with sport, music (types and artists), etc. This is clearly the area where bynames have the potential not to be embraced by the name carrier as would normally be the case with the derivative types. If a prominent physical feature which is not generally considered to be a flattering and admired one is used as the origin for a byname (perhaps ‘nickname’ is more apt), then it stands to reason that the name carrier either has to accept the byname with good humour or may desperately try to discourage its usage. The latter is often easier said than done. Such ‘negative’ bynames have a tendency to persist, whether name carriers like them or not. Despite the existence of such negative bynames in the data, it is, of course, very possible that respondents may have elected not to mention these bynames. There was no control over this possibility. Felecan (2009) suggested earlier that name carriers may be oblivious about these not so flattering bynames, i.e. they are only used to refer to an individual when s/he is not present. That is possible, but seeing that respondents themselves reported on their bynames, suggests that they know them and the people who use them. 1. Physical characteristic This is probably a universal category. Body size (small, thin, fat) is popular, as well as complexion features. Some may have been acquired in childhood times or during early schooling, and may no longer be applicable, but persist in usage. Examples: Sivuyile > Lhoza (thin like a cigarette) Nwabisa Bernice > Sjupa/Stokoloza (thin/bones ex Afrikaans (stok=‘stick’) Thembela > Tuta/Mshwela (not tall) Phatheka Cornelia > Noncondwana (thin) Thando > Roro (round little girl) Unathi > Hagwana (< ihagu ‘pig’ – cute like little white pig) Muammar > Fat Mo Peter Henry > Jules (< kilojoules), Bok uitgevreet (‘satiated buck’) Melody >Miss Piggy (fat when small) Marshay > Vettie (Afrikaans ‘fat’) Nwabisa Kanyiso > Cremora [a coffee creamer] (complexion) Yolanda > Cocoa (complexion) Vuyiswa > Notumato (< tomato ‘soft skin’) Nathan > Black Man Shanine > Whitey (irony: dark complexion) Orenthal Wilbur > Nigga O/Da Nigga (dark complexion)
Bynames as an expression of identity 35 Ladia Sussan > Blom (Afrikaans ‘flower’) – only girl Melody Valarry > Blommie (< Afrikaans ‘flower’– looks like flower) Babalwa > Cuteface Marco > Spikey (spiked hair) Calvin > Skaap (Afrikaans ‘sheep’– long hair at school) Gouwah > Goldielocks Craig Lucian > Yster (Afrikaans for ‘iron’ – physical ability) Ernest Aubrey > Seconds (quick-sport) Ongezwa Parade > Mangqungqu/Mamahlo (Xhosa ‘amehlo’ – big eyes) Aadil > Bukkie (< Afrikaans ‘bakore’= protruding ears) 2. Personality feature This is an equally popular category. Examples: Patience Nontombi > Nolulamo (quiet, nice) Yandisa > Chairperson (likes to take initiative, leadership qualities) Avuyile > Chief (dignified composure) Cindy Joanne > Xena (tomboy) Shireen > Fifi (talkative when young) Jamie-Lee > Mamma-se-bekkie (= Mommy’s little mouth), Sexy Tertia Fiona > Malkop (Afrikaans ‘crazy head’), Smiley Jojo Chloe > Smiley Elton Reagen > General (likes to take lead) Nathan > Baaipraat (contaminated Afrikaans ‘talks a lot’) Johan > Prof, Doc (clever) Jomanic Francois > Energy Bunny Magin Franklin > Oulik (Afrikaans ‘cute, nice’) Allister Jerome > Old Bastard (does not accept rude behaviour) Henry > Speech (talkative) Khadeejah > Blonde (acts ‘blonde’ when tired) Brent Timothy > Pastor/Evangelist (strong beliefs and standards) Beronice > Skarrel (Afrikaans ‘move quickly’, i.e. energetic) Ausie Bashil > Senior (strong, aggressive) Nariman > China (Asian heritage) 3. Soccer connotation Soccer appears to be the favourite sport among respondents, hence names from soccer stars (local and overseas) feature, as well as flattering terms pertaining to style of play. Examples: Sokuthini > Alex Msekeli > Bricks/Stena Thembela > Robinho Sandile Sunduza > Styles
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