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If you read writings by adults who were adopted from Korea in the 60's and 70's, you will find it is a very big issue for them. Many say they disliked intensely having names that didn't fit their faces (try Eileen, or Francesca, for example). And worse yet, they didn't like being given names that 'seemed' to fit but really didn't. The classic example was the name Kim - often given to girls adopted from Korea because the parents didn't realize that Kim is a Korean last name, not a first name. I have to pay attention to the feelings of those who have walked the same path.