Re: Question about names and cultures
in reply to a message by Orsino
But how does that apply to people who live in a country that doesn't have a specific foreign culture (thank you for that phrase Ilex) like the US? Do you think that someone like me who is half Slovak and half Dutch/German/French should only use names from those cultures, as opposted to names like Elizabeth or Ann (aka very English names)? I'm not saying that I disagree with you-it's an interesting point and the world of names encountered would certainly be more interesting if that was the case. I'm just wondering how far you're applying that.
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My name's Erik and I'm not Scandinavian - I'm 3/4 Italian and 1/4 German.
I get what you're saying. So it has a lot to do with where you're from as well as your ethnic background. And some names look weirder on people who aren't a certain nationality than others.
I love your name, btw. I've been meaning to tell you that for a while. :-)
I love your name, btw. I've been meaning to tell you that for a while. :-)