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Q: One of my favorite boy names is Makoto (a Japanese name), but my son isn't (/won't be) Japanese.

Do you think it's odd to give a child a name that is obviously not of his heritage?

This question was asked Dec. 6, 2011 5:26am
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Answered by kawaimichiko - Dec. 9, 2011 1:25pm

My grandfather was japanese so I have a japanese first name but my middle name is German. Nothing about me is German at all. Being that Japanese can't seem to pronounce L, it is also weird that my name is Michiko Gisala. I love my name though and would not change it for anything. I had a good time in Japan and when I was in Germany people would call me by my middle name. I say name your son whatever name you want, society doesn't have any say in your decision. Makoto is a very handsome name.

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Answered by JuneBrideCarter - Dec. 8, 2011 8:29pm

Strange, but wonderful. :) if you're worried about it, maybe use a middle name that suits whatever background your from, or use makoto for the middle and have a different first.
but again. LOVE the name makoto.
I'm a total white girl, but I love black names and korean names. :)

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Answered by MontyMoe - Dec. 7, 2011 2:25am

I say do what you want. I loved the name Diego for a boy, but I am not of spanish heritage. Its just up to you!

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Answered by allioak - Dec. 6, 2011 10:40pm

I don't think it matters at all these days. look at the names celebrities use!

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Answered by a member - Dec. 6, 2011 2:27pm

ummmm, well, for me and my husband we have chosen an older gaelic name...but we are white and the name "matches" that. I dont think your name has to match your skin colour or ethnic background but it is a bit odd to meet a white kid with a very Japanese name....not bad, just odd.

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Answered by Neekie - Dec. 6, 2011 6:51am

I agree with asfarflaf.

You name your kid what ever you like.
Im caucasian Australian and so are my children, my eldest sons name is Toshi- a japanese name.

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Answered by asfarflaf - Dec. 6, 2011 6:11am

i think that whatever you want to name your child is your decision. there are lots of people who name their kids with names from other cultures. my name is gaelic, and my family is from scotland. my sister's name is spanish (terra), and my other sister and brother have english names. i don't think it really matters, as long as it's what you want.

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