Anyone from Germany or Austria?

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Registered: 01-18-2006
Anyone from Germany or Austria?
Thu, 04-20-2006 - 5:55pm

I could really use some feedback from others with Germanic or Austrian roots or who have at least lived there at one time or another. I really like the name Lorelei - both for its sound and uniqueness and for its heritage. I'm half Austrian (although sadly, I've never had the opportunity to visit the country). I'd like to honor my heritage, and I really like this name. However, before I use it, I want to make sure that it doesn't have some negative connotation.

Is this a popular name in these countries and what type of reaction does it get? I realize there is the whole siren association, but I'm not too concerned with the fables behind it. I just don't want to choose a name that might actually be considered negative in its country of origin. For example, someone posted recently that a person named their child a Swedish name, which they thought meant one thing but actually meant something entirely different.

Your feedback would be appreciated! Thank you!!!