Is it wierd to name your kid (middle or first name) a name thats from a country they don't even have in them? Like giving an American kid an English middle name.
2007-10-20 08:36:19 · 14 answers · asked by crimson 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Naa it's alright, Im called Chelsea (english) Kelly (english) frances (spanish) duarte (spanish)
2007-10-20 08:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by Cherise 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends. I'm not sure I'm reading this correctly, but if you mean to say it might be odd for, say, an Italian child to be given a Native American name or a Hispanic child to be given a Celtic name, then yes, that is often quite odd. Dakota Piazza (Dakota being a Native American WORD) or Seamus Rodriguez do seem quite off. LOL
I only think this truly applies to names obviously linked to their languages and heritages of origin, however. Some, such as Alexander (Greek), Charlotte (French) or Michael (Hebrew) are so commonly used, they tend to transcend their origins and rather be considered general "classics." I wouldn't assume little Alex was Greek, Charlotte French and Michael Jewish, after all, and I think it's safe to say most others wouldn't either. They're simply popular, traditional choices.
Likewise, per your own example of an American child with an English middle name, most in America DO associate with a particular heritage (not generally "American" LOL), so if they happen to be of English decent, that would make perfect sense. But even if they aren't, if you live in America and speak English, it seems safe to assume that an English name would still seem an appropriate choice.
And there are others, such as Maura (Celtic AND Italian and Spanish ties), that aren't tied to any one nationality to begin with, so I'd find Maura Pavoni and Maura O'Brien equally fitting. ;)
So basically, I do find it odd when a child is given an obviously-ethnic name when they have absolutely no ties to that particular ethnicity, but I don't think it applies to EVERY name out there.
2007-10-20 15:59:30 · answer #2 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not really, but this is coming from a girl named Cherilyn Michelle and I'm not French or Hebrew. I used to hate my name but I grew to love it as I got into high school and it seemed like everyone around my age was a Jennifer.
2007-10-24 04:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by not ALL who wander ARE lost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weird thing is going to the ends of the earth to select a name you think is unique.
I know a couple whose families both came from Italy. They thought all their family names sounded ethnic, so they named their daughter Emily Lauren. (Like that's not ethnic.)Instead of a name with meaning, she got one that sounds like a middle-class dress shop!
2007-10-20 15:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by noname 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course not. Choose a name that is close to your heart, and that will be perfect for your child.
2007-10-20 15:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by Jessie 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No,nowadays you'd probably be doing them a favor.
2007-10-20 17:03:22 · answer #6 · answered by Karate Kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aren't most English names the same as American names? Examples please.
2007-10-20 15:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by luvly 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no i want to name my child hinata im american and hinata is a japenese name
2007-10-20 15:42:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Personally I dont think so ...Can you be more specific in your choices?
2007-10-20 15:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Madison, Well dear to each their own !
2007-10-20 15:40:27 · answer #10 · answered by lonewolf 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋