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You're essentially saying no one can have an opinion on any name. This attitude feels too broad- like I am also not allowed to enjoy or dislike any ethnic food because I didn't grow up eating it.

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I would not seriously consider using a name that's way outside of my culture, but I still entertain the idea of liking it.

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I understand that there are certain sounds or roots in names that, if not used in the culture you're from, puts them at a disadvantage as far as how familiarity plays into what one finds pleasing or not. That I get. But I also personally like a lot of names that sound odd to English speakers.