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Yes, I'm aware of Linnaeus and his racist views. He's also the first person I think of when I hear the name Linnea. Of course, I'm a massive nerd and most people won't have those associations. Linnaeus is also better known for his taxonomy (still used today) than his racial politics, so race won't be the first thing people think of if they've heard of Linnaeus. All in all, I think Linnea would be a fine name to use, especially since most people won't be aware of the issue you mentioned at all.