Would it be offensive to use this name if you are not Swedish? Thanks berries.
Not at all in my opinion, it’s very established in English-speaking countries too. [name_f]Annika[/name_f] is a lovely name!
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No, I doubt anyone would be offended, it’s relatively well-used in [name_f]English[/name_f]. And it’s a great name by the way!
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No, if you love the name, use it! It’s a great name! I honestly don’t understand why someone would get insulted if someone used a name from their culture. I’d be like, “Oh, you appreciate my culture (or at least this name we use)! Cool!” Unless maybe if the name has enormous, obvious significance and someone uses it just because they like the sound.
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Not at all!
I know an [name_f]Annika[/name_f] who isn’t Swedish and her name fits her so so well 
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Absolutely not it’s such an international name. [name_f]Anika[/name_f] with one n is also a Sanskrit and arabic name. Most of the Annikas I’ve met have not been Swedish. 
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Not at all! Especially if you’re in [name_u]America[/name_u], we have a melting pot of ethnicities, so a variety of names. [name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Annika[/name_f], it’s a very pretty name.
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I don’t think it would be offensive. I feel like it’s fairly well established as an international name
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[name_f]Annika[/name_f] feels very international to me, as I’ve known several of all different backgrounds (and different spellings)!
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I definitely don’t think it’s offensive! I have known several non-swedish Annikas and Anikas!
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