Quote Originally Posted by XanBcoo View Post
Man I have some names in my classes this year.

My 6th period has about 6 black girls with really similar names and it's like learning Chinese. I've never been so confused while calling on a student. Shakeria, Shatavia, Sawanthia, Shawana, Shanaria, Deshavian...

And then there's the kid who's first name is Curly. His middle name is Joe. Curly Joe.

Curly Joe.
Call them by their surnames. It not only increases your professionalism, but it also allows better distinction between those names.

Alternatively, you can also give them nicknames based on what material possessions they own, how they act like, what subject they're good at, etc.. It's as simple as that.