Danny Barker Smithsonian Interview Block 20 (Q13586)

Pet names. They give youngsters names according to the mother's feelings. She would call him "my little sweetie baby," "my little honey child," little cute names. That's a common thing in the South, especially in New Orleans. They gave you a nickname first] time they look at you. Old folks [? (inaudible)] and you bring the little infant around, innocent child and bring him around, and the old ...