Using ethnic names for caucasian children?

[Muppity]

I have two friends who are both very blonde but from different families. They were both conceived in Japan and both have very Japanese names. First time I heard them I probably thought 'hmm bit weird, I wonder what the story behind that is' but haven't given it a second thought since.

[<3 Mumofthreetobe <3]

I love the name Koa! Do it I say. I think it fits in well with what you have already.

[redgum]

My 18yo niece is named Koa (she is Caucasian). It's a beautiful name - use it.

[Rowellen]

I wouldn't pick it as being an ethnic name. I would think it's probably something made up. I think it would fit with your other names just fine.

Too answer the original question. It would depend on the name. I would think names that are easily transferred to English would be fine but would probably hesitate to use a more difficult name to spell or pronounce.