It's good to remember the symbolism and not take it too literally. Here's a bit about Kali:

The love between the Divine Mother and her human children is a unique relationship. Kali, the Dark Mother is one such deity with whom devotees have a very loving and intimate bond, in spite of her fearful appearance. In this relationship, the worshipper becomes a child and Kali assumes the form of the ever-caring mother. There's more HERE.

As it happens, I have a novel in which the title character, a young girl, is named Kalliandra. Her nickname is "Kally." So far, I haven't had any negative comments.

Sorry for the thread drift.