Follow up

[always-bawling.livejournal.com]

Thanks for everyone who replied to my post about the Indian names. I totally agree with all those who thought it might be best to not rip off someone's culture, basically. I think I would only name my child an Indian name if she was actually Indian. I'll certainly adopt, so that's a chance.

Comments

[sageharper.livejournal.com]

That's a great idea. Then they would have a link to their origins.
Am quite partial to Indian names, not sure I'd use any though.

[lolacat.livejournal.com]

That's totally awesome. I think it's great that you even THOUGHT about the implications of using names from a different culture - that shows sensitivity! Adopting is so wonderful - my aunt and uncle have two sons from Guatemala and a Korean daughter. They are great kids!

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[devilsadvocate.livejournal.com]

I don't agree with that. First of all, it's just a name. If a "white" child had an "indian" name it would just make him or her more unique. It's not ripping off someone's culture. I know TONS of asian/middle eastern people named generic "white" names.

Btw, my name is Kiralae