In a story I am writing, a main character is from Belfast. I need to inquire about certain aspects to make sure I didn't make an unrealistic choice of names
1- I s the family name O’Hara common, or at least could be found in Belfast? If not could you suggest more "Belfastian" family names?
2- Which of the following female names is impossible for an Irish girl?
-Fairy
-Megan
-Bridgette
-Victoria
Do you suggest better names? keeping in mind the character comes from a very religious family.
3- Do you suggest certain traditions or traits or character flavors or biases or tastes or dialect aspects .etc..which i could give to my character to make her sound more like a Belfastian girl?
Thank you.
2006-12-20 05:42:00 · 5 answers · asked by lagondapaolini 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Hey lagondapa...,
My Great Grandmother came from Ireland, (my paternal grandmothers mother) and is said to have come from the country side near Belfast. Their last name was Kane, and her first name was Marion. Her mothers maiden name was Mary Anne Brown.
2006-12-21 09:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Although I am not sure about Belfast-I can tell you a little about the name thing-
1) Megan is English-Meghan is Gaelic (I know because my family is Irish American-Really Irish still-Grandma came over in 1945 and we still all have Irish names and are taught the old stories and songs and about where we are from)
2) Fairy-no.
3) Bridgette-Saint Bridget- Look into her- she is the saint for women and children. The other spelling (bridgette) is actually the English from of Brighid. Thats a good Irish girl's name.
Victoria-no.
Hope that helps.
2006-12-22 08:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by meggy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm thinking that "fairy: is not a good name for a woamn in Ireland. Im of Irish decent, and Megan, Bridget(te) is common, and there are several other names such as Margaret can be used. How about Sioben? I belived it's spelled that way. I would also suggest that you go to Ireland and take in the country and the city of Belfast. Also, remeber that Belfast is in the North, and that even today there is the Catholic/Protestant thing going on. Take that into consideration when you write the story.
2006-12-21 12:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by gene m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Siobhan (pronounced Shavaune) Katherine Reilly
2016-05-23 01:13:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As am irish myself.I would suggest you to use my second name Friary.My full name is Paul Friary.
2006-12-21 12:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by PAUL F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋