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Re: The use of obviously Italian names on those who obviously aren't Italian...
I don't think there would be much of a problem using any type of ethnic-sounding or looking name on a child not of that ethnicity. Born and bred Irishman Gerry Conlon's (subject of the movie 'In the Name of the Father') father was named Giuseppe, who was also born and bred in Ireland. He was quite proud of his name because he was the only Giuseppe he'd known of in Ireland. I like ethnic names that are virutally unheard of in the States. I wouldn't think twice about using them if I loved them so. I like some of the names you've listed well enough that I'd use them myself:Lucia
Livia
Pia
BiancaLuca
Alessandro
DanteI also like Massimiliano and Andrea (male). :)
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