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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ari. Definitely a Jewish boy (in our family's world at least). It can be Ari alone or as a nn for Aryeh. We know families that have done both.[/quote] Also, yes, I would think it odd for a Hebrew name to be given to a non-Jewish kid, but it happens all the time. Look at all the Ashers, Elis, and Ezras that are not Jewish. I guess just do what you like.[/quote] But Asher, Eli and Ezra are all names that feature in the Old Testament, so they are part of the Christian heritage as well. Ari is not in that category. I love Ari, but would hesitate to use it because it seems to me as culturally discordant as if I named my non-Czech kid Zdenek, or my non-Irish kid Tadhg, even though I love both names. I've thought about naming a kid Arthur and calling him Ari as a nickname, but didn't end up doing it. I also love Avi, but have the same reservations. [/quote]
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