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A question for Welsh Mam's or anyone who wants to pitch in

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Cwtchbach · 18/10/2011 22:43

We've just found out that we are having a little girl. We both still love the little girls name that we had in mind for DS - Nia. But we named DS Osian. Do you think its ok to have a Nia and Osian? How many Welsh people actually know the story of Nia Ben Aur? TBH I only came across it by accident when googling DS's name. I love Nia so much, will be hard to let it go :(

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BelleEnd · 19/10/2011 12:47

I know the story, but I still think it's fine to use both names. :) I think Mari is a beautiful name, though.

edwardcullensotherwerewolf · 19/10/2011 12:43

Mari and Mali are really pretty names, and go really well with Osian. IKWYM about Fflur (also, people might see it written down and say Fleur?)

Ffion is one of my favourites for girls Pottering ! But a lot of people I know have got Ffions ranging from 0-5 years old, and DH isn't overly keen.

Some others,

Carys
Gwenllian (shortened to Gwen, although the full version may be a bit much for your DH)
Alys
Sioned

I can't actually think of any more, will listen out at home time - DS's nursery is full of welsh names!

blushingm · 19/10/2011 09:28

nia is lovely and sounds fine with Osian - I didn't know the story but the Nias I've met have all been lovely

PotteringAlong · 19/10/2011 09:25

Ffion?
Lowri?

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Cwtchbach · 19/10/2011 09:22

Thanks :) I don't know the whole story TBH, something along the lines of them going to the land of Tir Na Nog together (which is Irish) as lovers. The only person that I know knows the story studied it for her A-Level Welsh (first language) so I don't really think that its too well known. But I live in the south so was just wondering whether areas that were more Welsh speaking would know it. I'm a Welsh speaker and I only came across it on google and I've not found an English version.

Any other Welsh girl suggestions are welcome. Husband is English so needs to be able to get his tongue around it,Osian was Ieuan for a few hours until I realised it was too much for him. We also like Mali, Fflur (although not sure if this would go out of fashion quite quickly) and Mari.

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timetosmile · 18/10/2011 23:23

This Welsh Mam hasn't heard of it (off to google...) but fwiw I only know nice Nias!

edwardcullensotherwerewolf · 18/10/2011 23:20

I have to admit I hadn't heard of the story, but I just googled it and from the basic jist I read, I wouldn't use it as a reason not to use Nia. It's a really pretty name Smile
OTOH, Osian and Nia is a bit if a mouthful (unless you speak welsh mostly - Osian a Nia flows much better).

What is the full story of Nia and Osian anyway?

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