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Would you use a regional name without being able to 'claim' it for your own?

27 replies

GinPalace · 25/02/2012 11:53

We have got the name Angus on our short list for ds but neither of us are scottish (except several generations back).

I'm wondering what the mn jury is on using a name with strong associations which you cannot 'rightfully' claim....

'Fine, it's a name and if you like it why not?' Or 'a very english Angus is just all wrong'...???

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PestoPenguin · 25/02/2012 11:59

Yes, if you like it just use it Smile

SoupDragon · 25/02/2012 11:55

DS1 has a Scottish name
DS2 has an Irish one
DDs is Welsh.

Only the Welsh one has any kind of authenticity :)

I don't care.