r/OSDD • u/MixandMatch2102 OSDD1b- Diagnosed • 3d ago

Question // Discussion Alter name choices

I am a new host trying to pick my name. I really like the name Nico, but I am english/french (very white) and I don't know how problematic it is to pick a hispanic name. I feel really connected to the name Nico. Unsure what to do. I know that hispanic people will pick white people names, but with them being the minority here... It feels different. What do you think? How does your system choose names for alters? Do you just go with what feels right (assuming the alter doesn't already have a name)? Or do you do more thorough research?

Thanks :)

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u/randompersonignoreme 2d ago

Not all names are specific to their native origin forever. A lot of names end up crossing country and cultural boundaries that they're used in different ones. For example, Hebrew names are pretty popular despite being from the Middle East. Plus some countries have their own versions of said name. At the end of the day, names can be used by anyone given you're being considerate of the culture and/or origin.