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They used to…there’s the obvious dambusters dog. Loads of people would call their dog “blackie”, there was a guy on our estate who called his black labs “Shaka” and “Zulu”.
Culturally and legally it’s frowned upon these days.I’m sure to name your dog with an Irish surname isn’t usually meant with malice, but it’s not a good look. Using the surname gives a master and servant formality.
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I agree with the first premise.
The second one - that it’s not a good look - I think you need to consider how you might be projecting.
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But this isn't the 6os. When was the last time you heard an Irish epithet? Are Irish people a marginalised group barred from business and politics? I just don't see it. Maybe that's privilege. Or maybe Irish names are normalised in British society.
I know someone who's dog is called Loki. Now you bring it up I bet they wouldn't call their dog Mohammed!
Ben689908
hugo7
Well you’re suggesting that people who give their pets Irish names, if they could get away with it would give them racial slurs as names.
That’s… bonkers.