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Old 02-21-2008, 01:49 PM
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Race issue with changing names

My husband and I have started the process to adopt two kids from Ethiopia.

So, we have told our families and they are all so excited, I was nervous about the race issue, but no one seemed to be concerned about that.

Well, I was discussing baby names with my MIL, as my SIL is also pregnant and I mention that I liked a couple of names for our future kids. I said I liked "Caden" for a boy and "Audrey" for a girl.....so, she kind of laughs and says that they are beautiful names, but she did not think they would fit.....

So with some questioning, she tells me that she thinks those are very "white" names.????

I guess I never thought about it....the kids will be under the age of two, so I did not worry about changing names. I have never thought of the names being "white"

Did anyone struggle with this with your children or family? Did you avoid certain names because of it?
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