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I quite like names with religious associations, like Bodhi. (Btw lovely name). Naames with religious associates like Bodhi, Mark, Luke etc don't necessarily reflect the individuals religion or family's religion. Normally it's a reflection of where their parent's grew up so I really have no issue and can see no issue with those types of 'religious' names.

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I don't like the name Christian because I immediately think of religion when I hear it. That's where I have issues with 'religious' names. I'd have the same issue if someone called their child Muslim, Jewish or Sikh.

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I don't necessarily think that a name forces beliefs or meanings on a child. I like a lot of Gaelic names (which where I'm from normally means that you are Catholic, which I'm not - I just like the names). I think its nice to give a child a name that means something to you (like Bodhi obviously does) like honouring someone or a word of significance.

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And being completely honest whether a child's name has great meaning or not to you there will always be a chance that they will dislike their name but also a good chance that they will like it so I wouldn't worry too much

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