Can we use this name even if we are not related to its origins?

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UpperDesk · 08/06/2020 18:31

Zev

Really crushing on this name. Love the meaning of "wolf". It's easy to spell, pronounce and short enough to stay as a full name and not turn into any nn. However we have no connection to Israel or Judaism which just about happens to be its origins (please correct me if I'm wrong).

Would it be wrong to use it? We wouldn't want to cause any harm or look pretentious at all by using a name we have no real connection to?

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Dyra · 08/06/2020 20:28

It's an interesting name. If you love it, go for it.

Plenty of popular names come from other cultures and languages. Elijah also has Hebrew origins, and no-one bats an eye at it.

romdowa · 08/06/2020 20:12

My own name is Hebrew and I definitely have no links to that heritage. My mil name is Greek but shes english 😅😅 if you like the name then go with it. Nobody will be stopping you and asking to review your family tree 😊

Prosperus · 08/06/2020 18:48

Well I like it and I think if you like it go ahead and use it op.

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UpperDesk · 08/06/2020 18:45

How are pregnancy hormones even slightly related to this? It's a genuine name. I didn't just make it up?

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Sirzy · 08/06/2020 18:32

Sounds too much like a nickname for me.

BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 08/06/2020 18:32

I think the pregnancy hormones are screwing with you.

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