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The point I always make is that as a white European that I can't decide what is and what isn't appropriation. The only way I, personally, would feel comfortable using names that originated in a culture outside of Europe would be if my partner was of that culture. Even having asked a Bangladeshi friend if she would find it offensive if I used the name Indira, to which she said she wouldn't, I still don't think I would ever feel comfortable using it unless my partner was Indian, despite it being a firm favourite. It's better to me to be safe than sorry.

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Ottilie


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