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Any Irish MNers? Everyone? Advice on this name.

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greenants · 23/11/2012 22:37

I'm wondering how Erin is seen in Ireland. I believe it's meaning is Ireland and has been around since the 1950s or so. Is it a popular name? I'm trying to work out what kind of name it is - trendy, classic etc - and if its going to stand the test of time.

Could it described as timeless as that's what I'm looking for?

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BunnyLebowski · 23/11/2012 22:39

It's not a proper Irish name.

It's a name 3rd generation Americans call their kids. Phoney and naff.

I'm Irish.

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ChippyMinton · 23/11/2012 22:42

Lovely name. The only one I know has Irish parents Confused

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goralka · 23/11/2012 22:44

the only one I know has an Irish dad....

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CremeEggThief · 23/11/2012 22:44

It's originally a poetic name for Ireland (Eireann), imported back to Ireland from Irish immigrants in America, I believe. I am 34 and know four Irish Erins, from 13 to early 30s.

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Tommy · 23/11/2012 22:45

Lovely name. Some friends called their daughter Erin - he is Irish, she is 2nd generation Irish

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CremeEggThief · 23/11/2012 22:46

Oh and in Ireland, it's pronounced 'Ere/inn'.

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quietlysuggests · 23/11/2012 22:48

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CointreauVersial · 23/11/2012 22:51

We have an Erin. DH is Irish, I'm not.

It isn't a common name in Ireland, and isn't traditional at all. But it is a name that works well in the UK, but still has a nod to her father's heritage.

I don't think DH's family had any objection to it.

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goralka · 23/11/2012 23:03

you sound familiar Ms V

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forgetmenots · 23/11/2012 23:03

It's similar to the Scottish Gaelic for Ireland, Eirinn (pronounced air-een)
Fwiw!

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ConfusedandBemused · 23/11/2012 23:04

I'm from Ireland, I know of one. It's not very popular at all, I would never have liked it. It would not be considered a traditional name here.

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YoullScreamAboutItOneDay · 23/11/2012 23:07

I think it is often seen as a compromise name for people who want an Irish link, but not a really Irish name with a 'difficult' spelling. I think relatives of mine would possibly consider it a bit naff. Like naming your child Chelsea or London.

But I (English) like it. Have two non-Irish friends with an Erin.

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YoullScreamAboutItOneDay · 23/11/2012 23:07

No, definitely not traditional or classic from an Irish perspective.

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CointreauVersial · 23/11/2012 23:09

Familiar, goralka? How so??

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AThingInYourLife · 23/11/2012 23:10

I really hate this name.

It reminds me of cheap cuppa soup - Erin Hotcup.

Erin and Éireann aren't pronounced the same way.

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goralka · 23/11/2012 23:11

were you ever Ms V in RL?

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canyou · 23/11/2012 23:13

Am Irish, it makes me think of Erin Soup

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CointreauVersial · 23/11/2012 23:18

My first name is V......

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goralka · 23/11/2012 23:19

ah no well then I got it wrong! Sorry!

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tibradden · 23/11/2012 23:20

Don't have too many close friends but 3 have daughters named Erin
prounced Air - in. All gave birth the same year

Each looking for an original name, all quite horrified that someone else had used their original name.

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CointreauVersial · 23/11/2012 23:30

(phew, thought my cover was blown there) Wink

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goralka · 23/11/2012 23:35

Grin sorry to alarm you!!

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junowiththegladrags · 23/11/2012 23:38

Again with the soup I'm afraid.

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lollypopsicle · 24/11/2012 08:15

I know 3 Erins, all under 3. All are British babies but named by first or second generation Irish parents who would regard themselves as having strong Irish roots (or at least one of them would). I like it, but it is becoming rather common in my (admittedly anglo-Irish catholic) circles.

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milkandribena · 24/11/2012 12:37

The only ones I know are all Welsh.
It's not an Irish name though - They all said that it is a welsh name (means Ireland in welsh) so not a made up american name.

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