Can I use these names?

I have been thinking about the whole names and culture thing in that case that means my two favourite boys names are unusable [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] and [name_m]Tiago[/name_m], [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] being Irish and [name_m]Tiago[/name_m] being Portugese and me being Scottish/English. In Australia [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] was top 100 and is tied to Olympic swimmer [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] [name_u]Sullivan[/name_u] while [name_m]Tiago[/name_m] is the name of a soccer player but I have seen one before. Can I use [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] and [name_m]Tiago[/name_m] or am I being crazy again.

I think you’re just overthinking again. All names are fair game despite cultural influences.

[name_m]Eamon[/name_m] and [name_m]Tiago[/name_m] are lovely choices. :slight_smile:

Names have always been borrowed by other cultures for all time, sometimes to fit in sometimes to stand out, and often just because parents have fallen in love with a name or culture.
Some you wouldnt think about because they’ve been cross cultural for so long, some are pretty obvious.
I think it’s up to the parents and how comfortable they are with the choice.
If you love a name, if its meaningful (even if that meaning is its beautiful you love it, and you and your SO agree), Then go for it.

I know two Eamons and neither of them is Irish (both American mutts with little if any Irish heritage). [name_m]Tiago[/name_m] might be a bit more of a name that makes people say “Huh.” but that doesn’t seem like enough reason not to use it. These names actually sound quite wonderful together, I think.

I wouldnt worry about the cultural thing. the world is becoming such a cross-cultural place now that I dont think it matters too much. I think if the name feels right to you, you should use it. names like [name_u]Darcy[/name_u], [name_m]Seamus[/name_m], [name_m]Sean[/name_m], [name_m]Liam[/name_m], [name_f]Siobhan[/name_f] are all examples of names with strong irish roots and look how often these are used! Why would [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] be any different? The same thing goes for [name_m]Tiago[/name_m]. =)

I’m extremely sensitive to issues of cultural appropriation, and I think [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] and [name_m]Tiago[/name_m] are totally usable and fabulous choices.

I think [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] is fine. I know a guy named [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] who lives in [name_m]Perth[/name_m] actually! [name_m]Tiago[/name_m] is a little less known, but it’s a cool name. No reason why you can’t use them!

[name_m]Eamon[/name_m] is a nice name. I like this name!

Definitely overthinking, don’t worry, I do it all the time. In this day in age, in such a multicultural society, I don’t think there are many barriers as to what heritage the names you name your children come from and whether or not you have a link to that heritage.
[name_m]Eamon[/name_m] is lovely and I personally know two of them. [name_m]Eamonn[/name_m] is 17 years old and [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] is about 6.

You’re being crazy! hahaha! I adore [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] and it’s totally usable!

[name_m]Eamon[/name_m] and [name_m]Tiago[/name_m] are both very nice names, and also perfectly usable. : )

[name_m]Both[/name_m] are usable. I don’t see why a name should be tied down to a particular culture! We are trying to get past racism in this world or are we not?

[name_m]Don[/name_m]'t worry about it, I once met a little adopted Korean girl named [name_f]Fiona[/name_f]! I wouldn’t bat an eye at a [name_m]Tiago[/name_m] or [name_m]Eamon[/name_m] from Australia.

They are totally useable in my opinion. I think they sound really cool. They remind me of [name_m]Ian[/name_m] and [name_m]Diego[/name_m].

i’m with everyone else- the cultural boundaries are virtually non-existent anymore. I too say that if you’re in love with those names, go for it!