I'm not going to name kid either of these so don't flip out and tell me I'll give her a complex. Also, don't diss the spelling. It's the original Gaelic spelling and I like it that way. I just want some opinions on them, please and thank you.
Caoimhe Méabh (pr. Kee-vah Mave)
Caolaidhe Niamh (pr. Kal-ee Neev)
2007-09-28 09:49:27 · 14 answers · asked by rchlchrstne 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Dechtire Róisín (pr. Dek-teer-ah Ro-sheen)
Sorry if my pronouciation is a little off.
2007-09-28 10:19:05 · update #1
I like Caoimhe Meabh ((Kee-va Mave)). That's a beautiful name.
As far as names in general, I really like the Gaelic spellings. I've found that those names are some of the prettiest sounding names. For a lot of people (myself included), without that background or heritage the pronunciation can be tricky...even so, the names are still absolutely beautiful.
I also like Bronagh (Broh-na), Meara (Meer-a), Ruari (Rory), and Deirdre (Dare-dre) or (Deer-dre).
2007-09-28 10:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by Reese 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Caoimhe Méabh the best, although they're all very pretty (but not something I'd do to a child). I love Gaelic names, but yeah, not unless I move to Ireland.
2007-09-28 22:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by Caitlin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the idea of an original name like this is great. Maybe you could find a name that is easier to say (Unless culturally the child will fit right in...)
But a fourth grader with these names in nowhere NJ would be teased mercilessly.
Name your kids kindly.
2007-09-28 17:02:42 · answer #3 · answered by Katie C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Caolaidhe Niamh the best. You would pronounce it like Kaleigh right? or maybe its Cali. Either way, I think it's really pretty. Also, it sounds more modern than Caoimhe Méabh.
2007-09-28 17:06:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I want to say, although I don't like these particular names, I love the traditional spellings, accents and all.
Also, I probably shouldn't, I don't want to sound rude or offend anyone, but I have to comment on two others' comments:
Gracie: I know it's no big deal, it might even be a typo, but there is no such word as "announciation"
Miss Mayo: You don't have to be so rude; she said, "sorry if my pronunciation is a little off".
2007-09-28 20:11:29 · answer #5 · answered by fawnberrie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Apart from Niamh, which is familiar enough for it not to be an issue, the only real problem with them is the spelling, original or not.
2007-09-28 16:54:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like the first one. But I think if you were going to name your child that you would have to change the spelling. No telling what people would call her!
2007-09-28 16:55:06 · answer #7 · answered by sway7972 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definatly prefer Caolaide Niamh to the first one.
2007-09-28 17:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like them.... I've always loved Irish/Celtic/Gaelic names, and the ORIGINAL spellings.
2007-09-28 19:13:09 · answer #9 · answered by bookworm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you asking if you're not going to name a child one of these names?
2007-09-28 22:06:53 · answer #10 · answered by ds37x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋