Very pretty! People in the U.S are ignorant, but it shouldn't stop you from using it there. The name Aryan has managed to make it to the top 1000s. So... if you wish to honor your heritage, do it with pride. Do understand that it might cause teasing though. At least explain to your child what the name means to you. They might learn to appreciate it as well.
Americans wouldn't use this name because the song is the only exposure they've had to this name, but in Spain it's always been common so the association with the song means nothing.
Do the dance; you know you want to!I think it will be a while before this name is washed clean of that song. They always play it at discos when it's getting late/early and they want everyone to leave. And it doesn't sound great to me, either. Sorry.
― Anonymous User 8/6/2011
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I would probably like it if it didn't make me think of that irritating song! And it does sound a bit like "macaroni" (no offence).
It doesn't sound particularly mature, classy, or dignified anyway, but that annoying hit from 1996 has truly ruined this name for a long time to come. What else could it remind people of?
This name gets on my nerves because of the song but I actually know a really funny girl named Macarena.
― Anonymous User 4/5/2007
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"Hey Macarena!" That's pretty much all you would hear with this name. I feel bad for anybody who has it. It shall forever be associated with that song, which is unfortunately catchy even after ten years or so.
― Anonymous User 3/18/2007
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I didn't even know that this was a name. I just thought it was an odd song title! o.0 I dislike this name.
Because of that darn song, I would never choose this name. Even if it weren't for the song, I wouldn't choose it, because kids might still tease this girl by calling her Macaroni.