万花筒 2010-01-07&01-09 我的名字叫大麻！（在线收听）

The names Jacob, Michael and Emma have been ranked at the top of the social security administration's list of most popular baby names for years. But over the past decade less conventional names like Jagnen, Chloe have gained in popularity. But here with the few names that were definitely not on any list. There is a woman who knows a little something about the matter, MSNBC's Contessa.

Ah the moment arrives the decision that last a life time. What to name a baby?

My name is Michael. My name is Terri. My name is Christina. My name is Marijuana Pepsi Sawyer.

Now there is a name that stands out in a crowd. “It makes it difficult sometimes.” Marijuana says her mother predicted her name would take her places , and with effort it has. She is a college academic advisor and students find themselves outside her office, waiting for Marijuana.

I want to know what was it about me when you look down into my face that went "You look just like a Marijuana Pepsi."
Perhaps, high hopes, or maybe it was just the times.

My name is Tihiti Starship. My parents were hippies. This man's parents named him after the morning sunshine, Yellow Light Breem. We found Cupcake Sanders, Crystal Sunshine Turpin Lemons and a lovely little girl named Tygerlily.
I like quite unusual names.

Some parents play with last names. Actor Rob Morrow named his daughter Tu, Tu Morrow. There is a Mighty Fine, Mary Christmas and the Wood family who named their daughter Drift and their son Timber Wood. Some parents are sports lovers. This is Espn. Other parents are inspired by symbols of success. Yesterday it was Ruby or Opal. Today it's Lexus or Armani.

When I was a little girl ,my parents told me my name Contessa meant little princess. And now I got older, realized it's a title, you know, like countess. And if they were going for royalty, why not aim higher? 

Everyone knows it's good to be king, just ask King Fender or King Solomon. Still others seem to grow into their names. Jeffrey Advokat is a lawyer.

Hi, I'm Tito Beveridge, founder of Tito’s Handmade Vodka . Could Chanel Iman be anything but a famous supermodel, But what about Tyranny Hellion and Devious, real names.

My name is Apocalipsis.

Experts say you can overcome a difficult name but there may be consequences.

If you have an uncommon name that connotes low status, you might be treated differently by your teachers. You might end up being picked on more in school.

That happened to Marijuana when her mother forbade teachers from nicknaming her M.J or Mary Jaen. And yet.

I’ve grown into my name because I am a strong woman. I’ve had to be

For Today Contessa Brewer NBC news Whitewater, Wisconsin.