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[Opinions] Sorry for the controvertial post (m)

by SJayne

11/1/2013, 4:51 PM

When I post about this name I really had no idea it's history. I just heard it in passing and liked the sound of it. Not saying I would even use this name but the thread has definitely been enlightening

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- sambchop +1

11/1/2013, 11:59 PM

It's alright! It's good to talk about these things, imo. These discussions make us think critically and better appreciate cultural diversity. I recognize, however, that it probably felt like you'd stepped on a hornet's nest that someone had already kicked repeatedly.

- Tassiegirl

11/2/2013, 5:22 AM

Well said!

- Hola123 +3

11/1/2013, 6:15 PM

I think I understand now why so many people said they hated it when I made that poll three years ago. I had no idea it was a controversial name either. This site says it has English usage as a first name and it's at number 300 something on the popularity chart in the US.

*cries* but I like it...

This message was edited 11/2/2013, 9:53 AM

- kudriashkajo (jodirae)

11/2/2013, 12:08 PM

I had no idea either

I was completely taken aback by this issue. Apparently I'm naive and ignorant! I still think Cohen sounds really nice and it seems that people apparently get "offended" about things a lot quicker than I do. (Since I wouldn't get up in arms if someone used a title from my religion. I'd think it was odd. Not a big deal though) Anyhow, I'd still consider the name, I think, but good to be aware of what *some* reactions might be depending on where you are.

This message was edited 11/2/2013, 12:23 PM

- Phoebe (Kate) +1

11/2/2013, 3:26 AM

This site doesn't say Cohen is an English name. It says it has English usage (i.e. it is used by English speakers).

- Hola123

11/2/2013, 9:51 AM

That's what I meant, sorry for the wording. I know it's a Jewish name.

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