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Yes I understand the definition of Black and Japanese. All I am refering to is that fact that you have certain preconceived ideas of what someone will look like when you hear a name. For me Naomi I associate with it being for a black child. If a childs name "Naomi" was called in a playground what would you invision the child to be. If the name "Akiko" was called out I would invision a Japanese child running. Perhaps the wording of my message did not give your that impression I am sorry.

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All I was trying to say was when the name Naomi is heard what is your association with it? Is the first thing that comes to mind is that she is black. When you see the child would you be surprised she is white. You obviously have had different experiences with the name and don't have the same association.

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Thanks for your opinion. I think it's usable as well and I love the name because to me it stands on its own.

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