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HelpAnd if you're of mixed heritage?
in reply to a message by khaotickharma
My kids will be almost completely German and Swedish, raised in an area surrounded by that culture and raised with a father who speaks German.
Just because he has an Irish last name means that I should chose a name that is more "American' for aesthetic reasons?
That's ridiculous to me, especially in this country.
Just because he has an Irish last name means that I should chose a name that is more "American' for aesthetic reasons?
That's ridiculous to me, especially in this country.
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Yah, I think in America you can use whatever name you like because the culture is so greatly mixed. Thats not to say that other countries can't, but since America specifically was brought up I am
just particularly mentioning America.
I am Irish, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Canadian, Scotch, Polish, Russian, Danish, etc. I am quite a mutt. Yet, my last name is German. Does that mean that I should go with an "American" or a "German" name simply for aesthetic reasons. Nay.
Also, what exactly is an "American" name. In my opinion, there is no such thing unless you are referring to native American names.
just particularly mentioning America.
I am Irish, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Canadian, Scotch, Polish, Russian, Danish, etc. I am quite a mutt. Yet, my last name is German. Does that mean that I should go with an "American" or a "German" name simply for aesthetic reasons. Nay.
Also, what exactly is an "American" name. In my opinion, there is no such thing unless you are referring to native American names.
This message was edited 8/16/2008, 8:09 PM
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I agree. IMO "American" names don't exist unless referring to Native Americans.
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