eviecheesey's list "Names from Books written by POC authors" of 20 great name ideas: Fadi - Rudjek!

Names from Books written by POC authors

I have been diversifying my reading and come across a lot of beautiful names! All of the names in this lis come from books written by POC authors, primarily Black. 

Fadi

Gboyega

A simple and straightforward choice from northwest Africa.

Idir

Ji Huan

This African name, which derives from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria, is used for both girls and boys -- but in the US, its most notable bearer is (male) artist Kehinde Wiley.  Wiley, who paints brown- and black-skinned people in the style of European Old Masters, was born in Los Angeles of an African-American mother and a Yoruba father and was also a twin, thus his name.  An attractive and creative choice for either gender.

Kehinde

Kayode

Kola

Kosii

Kunleo

Majka

Merka

Mouran

Muhtar Yautai

Narmer

Niyo

Simple, friendly, distinctive name heard in several cultures.  The a ending may feel more feminine in the US than Ole, though both variations are acceptable in Scandinavia.