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There are some questions that are important when finding the right name: | There are some questions that are important when finding the right name: | ||
* Is the name compatible with my cultural or ethnic background? Avoid [[cultural appropriation]]. | * Is the name compatible with my cultural or ethnic background? Avoid [[Ethnicity and culture#Cultural_appropriation|cultural appropriation]]. | ||
* Do I want a name that was typical around the time I was born? Do I want a vintage feel to the new name? Or would I rather it be uncommon? | * Do I want a name that was typical around the time I was born? Do I want a vintage feel to the new name? Or would I rather it be uncommon? | ||
* Is the name I'm considering potentially a nickname for other names or is it a name that will easily get me nicknamed? Am I okay with this? | * Is the name I'm considering potentially a nickname for other names or is it a name that will easily get me nicknamed? Am I okay with this? | ||