Does "Leo" sound too ethnic for a Greek?
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Does "Leo" sound too ethnic for a Greek?
| Tue, 04-29-2008 - 4:52pm |
Thanks guys for hanging in there with me today. DH has been on this kick of wanting to call the baby Leo, but I'm afraid with a long crazy Greek last name he'll sound too "off the boat" on a resume one day.
I hate to sound like that, but when it comes to giving your kid the best chance life has to offer, you find yourself being very sensitive to stereotypes.
OKAY - onto the name! Our last name is pronounced "KARVE-uh-NEED-us". Options thus far include August, Ross, Henry, James and Leo with hopefully my maiden name (Myers) as the MN.
Don't ask me why I am so convinced this child is a boy! Hahaha - you guys are AWESOME namers!!! THANK YOU!!
:)
Jenna





Leo isn't to Greek,
I like August, Ross and James from your current list.
AJ, enjoying life with C.
Thanks, guys. I'm worried Leo sounds foreign, not neccesarily Greek. Leo K@rvunidis might sound like he can't speak English, and people may not stop to wonder which language he CAN speak, KWIM?? I sound so ROTTEN for saying this stuff (think it in your head, Jenna!)
I used to be a recruiter and I remember some nasty habits floating around the office in regards to names. I think I've answered my own question here, haven't I?? HAHAH!!
We live in a very urban setting, which makes me a little sensitive.
Thanks!
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My order of preference would be:
Ross
Leo
Henry
James
August
Honestly I don't think any of them are all that ethnic-sounding.
And you don't want to give him a first name that's TOO bland - whenever I see a name like John Gnativovski (or whatever) I always think that the first name was just a throw-away name given to downplay the complicatedness of the last name...know what I mean? I don't think any of the options above are like that, but I could see how that might be an easy trap to fall into. Basically I think you should pick a name that's strong and unique and one that you really love, and not let your last name dictate TOO much.
Just my two cents :)
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