Indian name for English girl?

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Eddiethehorse · 04/10/2013 17:04

We are English but we love an Indian name...Aarti...I know a couple and I've liked them a lot! Weird to give an Indian name to an English baby girl? Thoughts on Aarti as a name irrespective of origin?

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fluffygal · 04/10/2013 19:16

Just remembered the name Afia was on my list for DD2 I am not indian!

PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 04/10/2013 19:15

It's not weird to use or like an Indian name but not that one for the reason above.

fluffygal · 04/10/2013 19:15

I know someone who is half indian, half English. Her name is Shelina which I think is really pretty. I would expect an Aarti to be indian but if you like it, go for it. Not everyone is going to like the same name.

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Eddiethehorse · 04/10/2013 19:12

Lol I had exactly the same thought!

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Purplehonesty · 04/10/2013 19:07

Nice but think the kids would rib her a bit for being 'arty' or call her 'farty' perhaps?
The first thing that came to my mind was farty but then I am quite childish I suppose!

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Eddiethehorse · 04/10/2013 19:01

Yes!

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NadiaWadia · 04/10/2013 18:55

Hmm ... do you pronounce it the same as Artie (boys' name short for Arthur?)

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