Sorry, supposed to be under original message!
in reply to a message by Anneza, nsi
I think it depends on the name. I would find it strange to see a non-Muslim child called Mohammed, for example, or Moses on a child whose parents are not Jewish or Christian. Some "political" names sound strange, too, like Mandela or Ho Chi on a Caucasian child.
Otherwise, I think it's just fine, but it may be better not to choose a name the child would have to spell for people all his/her life.
"No, no, not Otto Carl Cooper! Ahtahkakoop! A-H-T...oh, just forget it..." ;)
Does the sea exist
Because of our longing?
My PNL
http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/3258/61573
Otherwise, I think it's just fine, but it may be better not to choose a name the child would have to spell for people all his/her life.
"No, no, not Otto Carl Cooper! Ahtahkakoop! A-H-T...oh, just forget it..." ;)
Does the sea exist
Because of our longing?
My PNL
http://www.behindthename.com/pnl/3258/61573
This message was edited 12/7/2014, 7:24 AM
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My husband has a relative named Hobeika (from the Middle East), but in the Canadian province to which he emigrated, he's often thought to be named O'Baker.(no doubt a rarely seen Irish name :-) )